Italy v Israel in Udine: high alert over pro-Palestine protests, security up | OneFootball

Tuesday’s match at the Friuli Stadium will take place under an impressive security apparatus, with the Israeli national team also being monitored by the Mossad.

Italy-Israel in Udine: Maximum alert for possible pro-Palestinian protests, security reinforced

Udine ready to lock down: concerns over demonstrations

Italy-Israel, scheduled for Tuesday, October 14 at the Friuli Stadium in Udine, will be played in an atmosphere of unprecedented security alert. The choice of the Friulian city is not accidental: Udine allows for more controlled management of the crowd, but tensions remain high due to pro-Palestinian demonstrations that have been taking place in various Italian squares for days, and which in recent days had also nearly reached Coverciano, the headquarters of the Italian national team’s training center.

Extraordinary security measures

In the coming hours, a technical committee will finalize the security plan, coordinated by the Ministry of the Interior, aiming to ensure the smooth running of the event. Interior Minister Piantedosi is in constant contact with the authorities in Tel Aviv to ensure a safe stay for the Israeli national team.

The Israeli team will be escorted by Mossad agents from their arrival at Ronchi dei Legionari airport, where they will be picked up and transferred to a top-secret facility, monitored 24/7 until their departure from Italy.

Sources from the Udine police headquarters confirm that the security measures will be unprecedented for the city: some units will be dedicated to monitoring the city squares, while others will focus on the security of the match and the protection of the Italian national team.

Background and context

The choice of Udine reflects the authorities’ intention to reduce the risks associated with possible protests and to ensure the regularity of the match. Similar situations, with tensions linked to international political issues, have rarely been managed in Italy, making this event an absolute first for the Friulian law enforcement agencies.

The security plan includes:

Continuous presence in the city squares;

Thorough checks of fans near the stadium;

Dedicated protection for both teams, especially the Israeli national team.

A security test for Italy

The match therefore also takes on an important role in terms of organization and security, demonstrating how our country is capable of managing international sporting events in complex contexts. The collaboration between the Ministry of the Interior, Mossad, and local authorities will be crucial to ensure calm, order, and regularity throughout the entire stay of the Israeli team in Italy.

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