Fans' rights trampled: massive congestion, bans, and police violence

The Israel Football Fans Association published a report on the fourth round of the Premier League, documenting seven serious incidents in four matches. The report points to massive congestion at entrances and exits, bans on bringing in cheering equipment and decorations, and excessive police violence, including in the Tel Aviv derby. Fans demand fair treatment and uniform rules.

The Israel Football Fans Association published a comprehensive report on the fourth round of the Premier League, documenting seven serious incidents in four key matches. The report identifies three main areas of failure: massive congestion at stadium entrances and exits, bans and restrictions on bringing in cheering equipment and decorations, and the use of excessive force by law enforcement, especially in the Tel Aviv derby. Notable incidents include unusual traffic congestion at the end of the Hapoel Petah Tikva vs. Hapoel Be'er Sheva match, long queues at the entrance to the Ironi Kiryat Shmona vs. Maccabi Haifa match, a complete ban on cheering equipment at the Maccabi Haifa match, restrictions on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans' decorations in the derby, and a ban on hosts' decorations in the Hapoel Haifa vs. Bnei Sakhnin match. Additionally, reports of disproportionate use of force against fans in the Tel Aviv derby were documented. Fans demand fair treatment and uniform, transparent rules across all stadiums.