Red Star Fans Assault Hapoel Representative After Israeli Flag Raised

The Red Star Belgrade match against Israeli side Hapoel Be'er Sheva at Rajko Mitić Stadium in Belgrade turned volatile after the final whistle when a team representative raised the Israeli flag.
Incident details
Following the flag display, a group of Red Star supporters approached the representative, throwing plastic water bottles at her. Video clips circulating online captured the chaos around the tunnel leading to the locker rooms, forcing the representative to retreat.
Hapoel secured a 2-0 victory, overturning a 0-1 first‑leg deficit and advancing with a 2-1 aggregate.
Context
The episode reflects rising tensions between Serbian and Israeli fans in the Champions League, where flag‑raising is often perceived as a political gesture provoking aggressive reactions.
Local authorities have called for stricter security measures in upcoming fixtures to prevent similar incidents.
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