"In a state of law, I expect the police to maintain the safety of the fans"

League Administration Chairman Erez Kalfon harshly condemned the violent incidents at the end of the soccer match in Netanya, in which Bnei Sakhnin players were attacked and their vehicles were smashed. Kalfon called on the police to take a firm hand against the criminals. The police arrested four suspects, including two minors who were banned from matches.

League Administration Chairman Erez Kalfon reacted with fury to the violent incidents at the end of the soccer match in Netanya, in which Bnei Sakhnin players were attacked and their vehicles were smashed. Kalfon said: "Yesterday we again experienced violent incidents by lawless criminals, this time against soccer players. We are a state of law and I expect the Israel Police to maintain the safety of the fans, players, and officials." He noted that he contacted the police to reinforce security around the stadiums. The police arrested four suspects: two minors were banned from matches, and two adults were brought to court for a hearing on extending their detention. The vehicle of player Iyad Abu Abid was attacked while his pregnant wife was with him. The vehicle of Ilai Hajaj was also smashed.