US EditionSnipers on stadium roof but no major incidents as Italy beats Israel in World Cup qualifier
The match faced heavy security due to Gaza conflict tensions with 10,000 protesters attending demonstrations and significant police deployment including snipers and drones.
- On Tuesday, the World Cup qualifier in Udine, Italy national football team beat Israel national football team 3-0 without major incidents at Stadio Friuli.
- Last month, the game was in doubt when UEFA considered suspending Israel and Udine Mayor Alberto Felice De Toni called for postponement despite a breakthrough Gaza ceasefire.
- More than 1,000 police officers and army personnel were deployed with helicopters and drones, snipers on hotel and stadium roofs, and the Israel team bus escorted by 13 police vehicles.
- The win secured Italy national team at least a playoff spot as it tries to avoid missing a third straight World Cup, with Norway leading by three points and two matches remaining.
- About 10,000 protesters marched through Udine, remaining largely peaceful for nearly three hours before about 50 people with faces covered clashed with police and a RAI journalist was hospitalized.
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