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Italy Beats Israel 3–0 to Ensure at Least a Playoff Berth as Pro‑Palestine Protests Clash With Police

A vast security operation in Udine preceded the match, with a late push toward the stadium triggering water cannon and detentions.

Overview

  • Italy moved to 15 points in Group I after two goals from Mateo Retegui and a late strike by Gianluca Mancini in Udine.
  • Police used water cannon to stop demonstrators who tried to leave the authorized march route near Bluenergy Stadium, and several people were detained.
  • At least one Rai journalist was injured during the confrontations and was reported out of danger after hospital treatment, according to AGI.
  • Authorities deployed more than 1,000 police and military with helicopters, drones, concrete barriers and metal detectors, and the Israeli team entered via a secret route under helicopter escort.
  • Police estimated about 5,000 people marched to demand that FIFA suspend Israel; attendance was just over 9,000 and a portion of the crowd booed the Israeli anthem.