Violent fan clashes involving Beitar Jerusalem supporters in Larnaca
On the night of Wednesday, July 22, 2026, violent clashes involving supporters of the Israeli football club Beitar Jerusalem occurred in Larnaca, Cyprus. The incidents broke out outside a hotel where fans reportedly clashed with local groups. Witnesses and media reports indicate that a group of Beitar supporters marched through the city, causing damage to property and carrying potentially dangerous items.
Police forces were deployed in large numbers and were forced to use tear gas to disperse the crowd and regain control of the situation. Following the intervention, the fans scattered into various narrow streets of the city, prompting an extensive police manhunt. While initial reports highlighted the destructive behavior of the visiting fans, subsequent evidence has emerged suggesting that a pre-arranged "rendezvous" or clash may have been coordinated via online platforms between supporters of Beitar Jerusalem and AEK Larnaca.
Authorities are currently investigating the incident and examining all available evidence, including video footage of the clashes and the alleged online communication, to identify and apprehend the individuals responsible for the public disturbance. The investigation remains ongoing as police look to reconstruct the events leading up to the confrontation.