The highly anticipated Israeli Premier League derby between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv was cancelled by police due to violent disturbances before the match. Authorities reported injuries to both civilians and police officers, with several arrests and detentions following the unrest. Hapoel Tel Aviv criticized the police's approach, suggesting that preparations for the match resembled those for a conflict rather than a sporting event. In a related development, safety concerns have also led Birmingham's Safety Advisory Group to recommend barring Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending an upcoming European match in the United Kingdom, a decision the government is currently reviewing.