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Outrage in Poland: insulting banner from Maccabi Haifa fans!
Maccabi Haifa fans caused excitement with an insulting banner in Poland who injured historical memories.
Outrage in Poland: insulting banner from Maccabi Haifa fans!
Maccabi Haifa fans caused outrage in Poland after presenting a banner during a game that insulted the memory of the victims of the Second World War. The banner violated the sensitivity of many, as there were three million Jews among the victims who lost their lives during the war. The reaction to this event was promptly: Nawrocki, a prominent member, commented on the platform X and described the banner as "stupidity, which cannot be justified in any words".
As a result, several ministers and the government spokesman called for a clear statement by the European Football Union for this incident. The Israeli embassy in Warsaw vehemently condemned the behavior of the fans of Maccabi Haifa and emphasized that such words and deeds should not have a place in sports or in society. In addition, the message made it clear that these incidents do not reflect the attitude of the majority of Israeli fans.
Connections to previous incidents
Media from Poland and Israel reported that the incident may be in connection with a former Banner from Raków fans. This banner bore the inscription "Israel murdered and the world is silent" and criticized Israeli military behavior in the Gaza Strip. Maccabi Haifa's banner could have been a reaction to the Raków transparent.
While the incident in Poland caused excitement, the Maccabi movement organizes various programs in order to promote more connected and self-confident Jewish people. Maccabi works together with several institutions such as the Israeli Olympic Committee and the Ministry of Sports and Culture to also strengthen and enrich community life abroad.
Global efforts by Maccabi
With a focus on North American partnerships, the Maccabi movement plans to further expand its connections. This is done, among other things, in cooperation with organizations such as the JCC Association of North America and the B’Nai B’Rith Youth organization.
The incidents related to the banner of Maccabi Haifa not only illustrate sensitivity with regard to communication and respect in sports, but also cause broader social discussions about the relationship between Israel and Poland as well as the culture of memory and memory.