Israel is increasing pressure to allow supporters to enter AZ, Alkmaar is sticking to its decision

With three days left until AZ's football match against Israeli club Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Israel is increasing diplomatic pressure. In a telephone conversation with Alkmaar mayor Anja Schouten this afternoon, the Israeli ambassador raised "major questions about the justification" of the decision to ban Israeli supporters, the Israeli embassy confirmed to Nieuwsuur.