US EditionPro-Palestinian protesters march to stadium ahead of World Cup qualifier between Norway and Israel
Pro-Palestinian protests drew around 1,000 people amid heavy security as Norway's football association pledged proceeds to aid Gaza relief efforts.
- Pro-Palestinian protesters marched towards Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo to oppose Israel's participation in the World Cup qualifier due to the situation in Gaza, according to witnesses.
- Security was heightened around the stadium, with police closing entrances and conducting bag searches before the match, as reported by local authorities.
- The Norwegian Committee for Palestine called for solidarity with Gaza, stating, 'The message today is to say we give the red card to Israel, to apartheid, and to genocide,' according to Ms. Line Khateeb.
- Norway topped Group I with 15 points ahead of this match, needing victory over Israel to edge closer to World Cup qualification, as stated by the Norwegian Football Association.
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The appearance of the Israeli national team in Norway had provided for discussions for weeks. The game is one-sided in sport, there are provocations on the ranks, outside the stadium the police have to intervene.
Tight security, mass anti-genocide protests mark Norway-Israel World Cup qualifier
One of the tensest and politically charged football matches in recent memory took place on Saturday as Norway hosted Israel in a FIFA World Cup qualifier under unprecedented security measures.
In Oslo there were moments of tension before the challenge valid for the qualification to the next World Championship and also during the match
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The New ArabPro-Palestinian march in Oslo ahead of Israel v Norway match
OSLO: Hundreds of people attended a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Oslo on Saturday ahead of Israel’s World Cup qualifier against Norway, chanting “Free Palestine” to protest against Israel’s “genocide,” AFP journalists reported. Many demonstrators wore Palestinian keffiyeh shawls draped over their shoulders and waved Palestinian flags as they gathered in the city center
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