Italy vs Israel in Udine: top security, Mossad on alert | OneFootball

The match between Italy and Israel, scheduled for Tuesday, October 14 at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine, has been classified as "extremely high risk" with a level four alert, the highest possible, as established by the ordinance of the prefect Domenico Lione.

Italy-Israel in Udine: maximum alert, Mossad and unprecedented security plan

The event, although sports-related, is considered a potential target for violent infiltrations, and for this reason, the authorities have put in place extraordinary security measures, with severe restrictions for citizens and businesses near the stadium.

Restrictions and measures in the city

From 8 am to midnight on Tuesday, the sale of bottles, cans, glass cups, and potentially dangerous objects will be prohibited. Bars and restaurants will have to remove outdoor seating and furniture to prevent chairs, planters, or other objects from being misused.

The Committee for Order and Public Safety will meet during the day to coordinate the operational plan, while a city demonstration to request the cancellation of the match is confirmed. Protesters will be kept at a distance from the stadium, channeled into the city center, and subjected to preliminary checks a kilometer from the gates.

Metal detectors, anti-terrorism barriers, and controlled routes will be active at the entrance of the stadium, while at least two helicopters will monitor the entire area from above. In total, about 1,000 agents from all over the Triveneto will ensure safety inside and outside the sports facility.

Arrival in "stealth" mode of the Israeli national team

The Israeli national team, which will be on stage in Norway tomorrow, will arrive in Italy in top secret mode. The landing will not take place at Ronchi dei Legionari airport, the closest to Udine, but probably in Venice or Slovenia, while the accommodation will remain in an unknown location.

The delegation will be escorted 24/7 and subjected to strict security protocols. The presence of Mossad, the Israeli secret service, although not officially authorized by the Viminale, is considered inevitable for the protection of the team and the Israeli citizens present.

Surreal atmosphere in the stands

Technical Commissioner Gennaro Gattuso has confirmed that the atmosphere will be special:

"We will play in an almost empty stadium".

So far, just over 5,000 tickets out of 25,000 available have been sold, while outside and in the area surrounding the stadium all the above-described security measures will be operational.

An unprecedented security plan

The Bluenergy Stadium was also chosen for its peripheral location, easier to guard and control compared to other cities. The security plan developed by the Italian authorities is among the most complex ever adopted for a national match, with measures similar to those of high-profile international events, such as G7 summits.

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