Alkmaar Restricts Protests Ahead of Match Against Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Alkmaar authorities have restricted pro-Palestinian protests away from the stadium ahead of Thursday's Europa League match between AZ Alkmaar and Hapoel Be'er Sheva over security concerns.
Dutch authorities in Alkmaar are bracing for potential clashes ahead of Thursday's Europa League match between AZ Alkmaar and Hapoel Be'er Sheva. Alkmaar Mayor Anja Schouten announced on Tuesday that pro-Palestinian demonstrations near the stadium have been restricted to prevent violence.
Israeli fans have been banned from attending the fixture, though some supporters are still expected to travel to the Netherlands. Municipal authorities received multiple requests for protests, raising concerns over potential confrontations between demonstrators, fans, and police forces.
Demonstrators will be relocated to a designated zone opposite the stadium to ensure better crowd separation and security. While no additional security measures have been officially announced yet, the municipality emphasized that further steps could be taken if the threat level changes.