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Military to punish NCO filmed attacking rival soccer fan while in uniform

4 October 2023, 5:02 pm 1 Edit
A screenshot of a video showing a non-commissioned officer attacking a fan of Hapoel Tel Aviv, after a soccer game against Beitar Jerusalem, outside the capital's Teddy Stadium, October 2, 2023. (X screenshot. Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
A screenshot of a video showing a non-commissioned officer attacking a fan of Hapoel Tel Aviv, after a soccer game against Beitar Jerusalem, outside the capital's Teddy Stadium, October 2, 2023. (X screenshot. Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

The military says a non-commissioned officer will be punished after he was filmed in uniform attacking a fan of a rival soccer team.

In video of the incident, the soldier can be seen striking a supporter of Hapoel Tel Aviv outside of Jerusalem’s Teddy Stadium following a game Monday against Beitar Jerusalem, which the former won 3-0. The NCO then continued to accost the Hapoel fans as a voice can be heard yelling “no punches.”

“The IDF views this with great severity and condemns violence of any type. After his identity was learned, an investigation on the matter was carried out and it was decided the non-commissioned officer will be dealt with at the command level,” says a statement from the Israel Defense Forces.

According to the Kan public broadcaster, the soldier serves in the Paratroopers 101st Battalion and previously received a condemnation from the brigade commander. He reportedly shared content on social media related to La Familia, a group of far-right fans known for violent and racist conduct.

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