Germany, Makkabi has resumed its activity among the police: new success in the Berlin cup

Makkabi, a Jewish team from Berlin, had suspended its activities due to the escalation between Israel and Hamas. The attacks in Israel and Palestine also had repercussions on the German Fifth Division. Then the return to the field…

Last Sunday 15 October in the Kreuzberg district of Berlin, around 45 police officers were sent to ensure the security of an amateur football championship match. The reserves of Makkabi Berlin committed against Anadoluspor Berlin. Just last week all the matches of the various football teams affiliated with the Jewish community in the German capital were postponed, both out of a desire to express solidarity with the people of Israel following the deadly attack by Hamas terrorists, but also due to concerns related to safety.

Club activities resumed over the weekend

The match of the reserve team of Makkabi Berlin, the first Jewish team in history to take part in the German cup (defeated 6-0 by Wolfsburg in August), prompted the Berlin police to send 45 officers to Kreuzberg. The match took place without incident. Around 60 fans also attended, the result being 10-0 in favor of the Makkabi Berlin reserve team.

Subsequently, the main team of Makkabi Berlin played, and won 4-1, against Berlina Strelau for the Federal State Cup of Berlin, won last season by Makkabi, a success which allowed this year the qualification for the Berlin cup. Germany. Also in this case a greater police presence was noted. Before the match the players and around 300 spectators observed a moment of silence. Founded in 1970, Makkabi Berlin is a club deeply rooted in the Jewish community and Israeli culture. The football club has consistently participated in the lower amateur leagues since its inception, boasting a diverse squad that includes players of various faiths, including Muslims.

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