Hapoel Jerusalem in a sharp attack: "Shameful treatment by the police"

Hapoel Jerusalem harshly criticized the Israel Police following the treatment of its fans during the away game against Maccabi Tel Aviv, claiming aggressive security checks and the installation of a net around the visitors' stand without coordination. The club announced it would act with the relevant authorities.

Hapoel Jerusalem published a sharp protest statement this morning (Sunday) against the Israel Police, following the treatment received by the team's fans during last night's away game against Maccabi Tel Aviv at Menora Mivtachim Arena. The club claimed that security checks at the entrance to the hall were aggressive and unusually extensive, including a personal body search of every fan. It was also alleged that a net was installed around the visitors' stand without prior coordination with the club management. The statement read: 'We were shocked and deeply disappointed by the shameful treatment the team's fans received from the police.' The club clarified that it would act with the relevant authorities to prevent similar incidents from recurring.