The highly anticipated match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv was called off by police following violent riots outside the stadium. Hapoel Tel Aviv criticized the authorities, claiming the police were treating the event as a conflict rather than a sporting occasion. The cancellation comes amid heightened concerns over fan safety, with recent decisions in the United Kingdom also restricting Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending an upcoming match against Aston Villa. These measures have sparked debate and criticism, as officials work to address security risks linked to previous incidents and ongoing tensions related to the conflict in Gaza.