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Israeli media report clashes before AEK–Beitar Jerusalem match (video)

In-Cyprus · 2026-07-24

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• What happened: Clashes broke out outside the Arena in Larnaca before the AEK–Beitar Jerusalem match, resulting in injuries and seven arrests, including six Cypriots and one Israeli. • Why it matters: The violence highlights ongoing tensions between football fans in Cyprus and Israel, raising concerns about safety during international sporting events. • What to watch next: Authorities will likely investigate the incidents further, and updates on the condition of the injured fans and any potential legal actions against those arrested are expected.

Sports footballfootball violenceIsraelLarnacaTop News Israeli media report clashes before AEK–Beitar Jerusalem match (video) Aek Israel Beitar Relevant News Why Cyprus is facing an electricity shortage crisis again 24 July 2026 Israeli media report clashes before AEK–Beitar Jerusalem match (video) 24 July 2026 Drousiotis and “Sandy” to face charges over corruption allegations 24 July 2026 Newsroom 24 July 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Israeli media are reporting that clashes broke out outside the Arena before the AEK–Beitar Jerusalem match, citing testimony from Beitar fans that has not been officially confirmed by Cypriot authorities. According to the fans cited, a group of supporters attacked Israeli fans using stones, which they say resulted in two people being injured. One fan said “some Beitar fans moved on their own and fell into an ambush by AEK fans, who started throwing stones at them,” before around 60 to 70 people attacked them. Another fan said “there were people bleeding,” adding that most organised fans were already in the stands and that those injured were young. These accounts come from testimony carried by Israeli media and have not been officially confirmed by Cypriot authorities. A video circulating on social media, and reproduced by Israeli publications, appears to show a Beitar fan alone in the street being attacked by a group of people. According to the claims, two Israelis were injured during the clashes, while police made seven arrests in total, six of Cypriot nationals and one Israeli. @hamal.co.il אירועי אלימות בלרנקה לפני משחקה של בית"ר ירושלים הערב (חמישי, 19:30, ספורט1) נגד א.א.ק הקפריסאית במסגרת סיבוב המוקדמות השני של הקונפרנס ליג. לפי עדויות, כמה מאוהדי בית"ר הותקפו באלימות קשה על ידי אוהדים מקומיים. אחד האוהדים סיפר: "הלכו כמה אוהדי בית"ר, לבד, והם נכנסו ישר למארב של אוהדי לרנקה. התחילו לזרוק עליהם סלעים מההר, באו 60-70 אוהדי לרנקה ופוצצו אותם במכות". אוהד אחר הוסיף: "הילדים משכו את כולם. יש אנשים שמדממים בפנים. רוב אוהדי לה פמיליה כבר היו בפנים עם העידוד. אלה שנפגעו היו ילדים". בקפריסין דווח כי המשטרה התערבה ב"כמה תקריות אלימות", בעקבותיהם נעצר ישראלי אחד ושישה קפריסאים. כמו כן היו שני פצועים שלא נזקקו לטיפול נמרץ רפואי. אמבולנס הגיע למקום והחובשים טיפלו במי שדימם. קרדיט: אופיר סער (תיעוד לפי סעיף 27 א׳ לחוק זכויות יוצרים) ♬ צליל מקורי – חמ״ל Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Why Cyprus is facing an electricity shortage crisis again Drousiotis and “Sandy” to face charges over corruption allegations Supreme Court rejects Russian’s bid to block US extradition Spain declares national emergency over wildfires near Madrid and in Avila France orders total evacuation of Cap Ferret peninsula as wildfires rage Perimeter wall collapses in Agios Dometios during excavation Cyprus to compensate farmers for culling 33,000 piglets Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.

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