In an unfortunate incident reported in Palestine, the national football cup final was abandoned after Israeli forces stormed on the pitch. In the summit clash between Markaz Balata and Jabal Al-Mukaber, the Israeli forces used smoke bombs. A lot of players, fans, and children got injured. The incident happened in occupied East Jerusalem last Thursday at the Faisal Al-Husseini International Stadium.
The injured received treatment on the pitch, while three individuals were taken to the hospital. Notably, Turkey’s General Consul to Palestine Ahmet Riza Demirer and Jibril al-Rajoub, the president of the PFA, attended the game. The assault took place during the halftime break in the match. The PFA condemned the incident.
It occurred in an area that the international community considers to be occupied territory, and PFA called for the punishment of the responsible parties.
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#Palestinian #Football League Cup final was disrupted when Israeli forces stormed stadium during halftime; firing teargas at players in playground
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— Fadi Al-Qadi (@fqadi) March 31, 2023
This event adds to the tension between Israelis and Palestinians over control of the area. It highlights the impact of Israeli occupation on daily life. Additionally, the incident raises concerns about the safety of athletes and sports events in the region. Notably, an incident like this happened for the first time in the history of Palestine.
