Israel and Switzerland Draw in Euro 2024 Qualifier Amid Ongoing Conflict

Match held in Hungary due to Israel-Hamas war sees heightened security and emotional fan support.

Israel and Switzerland drew 1-1 in a Euro 2024 qualifier match held in Hungary due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
The match was one of two 'home games' Israel is hosting in Hungary as it chases a qualifying place in the Euro 2024 continental championship.
Fans of the Israeli team, some of whom traveled from Israel, held up signs bearing the faces of Israelis kidnapped during the Oct. 7 Hamas assault inside Israel.
Heightened security was evident in the ordinarily quiet Hungarian village of Felcsut, where the match was held, due to fears of antisemitic acts.
Israel remains in third place in Group I of Euro 2024 qualifying, behind Switzerland and Romania with 16 points each.