German Police Probe Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans for Hate Speech

German police initiated an investigation into Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters for making Nazi salutes and chanting offensive slogans against Palestinians during a Europa League match. Six fans were temporarily detained for setting off fireworks and subsequently received stadium bans. A young fan is under investigation for a provocative salute to police, while authorities are examining hateful slogans chanted by the group in collaboration with the public prosecutor’s office. Social media footage revealed fans singing violent lyrics regarding Gaza.

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