On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, and the following day, violent clashes erupted in Larnaca involving fans of the Israeli football club Beitar Jerusalem ahead of their Conference League match against AEK Larnaca. On Wednesday night, groups of Beitar supporters marched through the city, causing property damage and prompting police to use tear gas to disperse them. Reports from a local hotel also mentioned noise complaints and vandalism caused by visiting fans. Tensions escalated further on Thursday near the AEK Arena, where police deployed the 'Aiantas' anti-riot water cannon vehicle to separate opposing groups.

While authorities investigate the disturbances, Beitar fans claimed in Israeli media that they were attacked by activists near the stadium. Conversely, police reports suggest the confrontation began when Israeli fans moved toward the AEK section. One person was taken into custody by local police, and several minor injuries were reported as authorities worked to restore order before the scheduled match. Investigations into the events are ongoing.