15.10.2025 22:57
It was reported that 13 people were injured and 15 were detained during a protest against the match played between the national teams of Italy and Israel. Additionally, it was noted that 3 individuals who attempted to enter the field from the stands were stopped by officials on the field, and actions were taken against those who displayed the Palestinian flag.
During the protest against the match played yesterday between the national teams of Italy and Israel as part of the 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers, it was reported that 13 people were injured and 15 were detained.
13 INJURED, 15 DETAINED
During the match played in the city of Udine, where Italy defeated Israel 3-0, incidents occurred at the end of the protest in the city center. According to a report by the Italian ANSA agency, a total of 13 people were injured, including 2 journalists and 11 security personnel, and 15 people were detained. Additionally, it was noted that during the match at the Blueenergy Stadium, 3 individuals attempting to enter the field from the stands were stopped by the officials on the field, and actions were taken against those who displayed the Palestinian flag.
10 THOUSAND PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THE PROTESTS
Approximately 10,000 people participated in the demonstration held during the match between Italy and Israel in Udine. The protesters carried a banner reading "Show a red card to Israel," accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, and stated that Israel should be banned from international sports competitions. In the final part of the march, as a group attempted to approach the stadium, security forces responded by using tear gas and water cannons against the demonstrators.