Israeli football players attacked with flying kicks by pro-Palestinians who invade pitch during friendly match in Austria

Israeli football players attacked with flying kicks by pro-Palestinians who invade pitch during friendly match in Austria

Israeli football team Maccabi Haifa's game against French side Lille had to be stopped after pro-Palestinian protesters stormed the pitch.
Supporters of reportedly Turkish origin ran onto the field in the Austrian stadium where the game was played and headed for the Maccabi players, sparking ugly scenes.
One of the players is seen to trip a fan before punches were thrown. The Maccabi players - some of whom retaliated - managed to leave the field unhurt.
The incident comes amid fears of growing anti-Semitism in Europe at time when Israeli forces are locked in a violent conflict with militant group Hamas in Gaza.

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There was rioting in Paris at the weekend when a synagogue and Jewish-owned businesses were attacked during a pro-Palestinian rally.
Meanwhile, murderous slogans dating back to the days of Hitler have been chanted at similar events in Germany.