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Pro-Palestinian protesters lit fires and waved flags as they marched towards the stadium ahead of the World Cup qualifier between Germany and Norway. israel On Saturday.
public broadcaster NRK About 1,000 protesters were said to have arrived osloin the city center at the Ullevaal Stadium, where they were reportedly planning to stay until the game started at 6 pm local time.
Protestors held a banner about the war in Gaza during the peaceful march.
Only 3,000 spectators were being allowed to enter the game amid tight security checks.
On Friday, FIFA President Gianni Infantino appealed for calm ahead of Israel’s qualifying matches after Israel and Hamas agreed a peace deal. us President donald trump He said both sides agreed to the “first phase” of their plan.
Israel goes to Italy next
Israel will also face Italy in Udine on Tuesday.
Last week, pro-Palestinian protesters approached the Italy team’s training center in Florence and demanded the match not go ahead as part of a national strike that has seen millions of activists take to the streets.
UEFA considered suspending Israel over the war and Udine mayor Alberto Felice De Toni had called for the game to be postponed.
protests elsewhere
Indonesia is barring Israeli athletes from competing at the upcoming gymnastics world championships in Jakarta.
Last month, the Spanish Vuelta cycling race was repeatedly disrupted by protests against the Israel Premier Tech cycling team, with several stages disrupted and some shortened or disrupted.
Giro dell’Emilia race organizers later ousted Israel Premier Tech due to safety concerns.
The team changed its name on Monday. ,
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