After chants of 'Death to Israel' during a match in Montreal, Israeli striker Dor Turgeman scored and made a silencing gesture. The crowd responded by throwing cups and lighters, and the opposing goalkeeper attacked him, drawing a yellow card, according to Israeli media.
At 06:35 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that Israeli striker Dor Turgeman silenced a Montreal crowd after chants of 'Death to Israel' during a match. A follow-up report published at 07:27 by Israeli media outlet N12 provides additional details: the crowd threw cups and lighters at Turgeman, and the opposing goalkeeper attacked him, receiving a yellow card. No injuries or arrests have been reported. The incident underscores antisemitic incidents at international sporting events.
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