BUDAPEST, Hungary — A group of about 50 Italy fans clad in all black turned their backs in apparent protest during Israel's national anthem before a Nations League match in neutral Hungary on Monday. The Italy fans also held up an Italian flag with the word, 'Liberta' (Freedom) on it.
Italy’s fans cheer their team during the UEFA Nations League match against Israel at Bozsik Arena in Budapest.
The Italy fans also held up an Italian flag with the word, “Liberta” on it. There were black slashes on other banners put up by the “ultra” supporters.Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has close ties with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and has long promoted Hungary as the safest country in Europe for Jews. Orbán has banned Palestinian solidarity protests, arguing they present a threat to public safety.
Salis was released after being elected as a new member of the European Parliament for the Italian Green and Left Alliance.
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