Snipers on roof as Udine braces for high-risk Italy-Israel World Cup qualifier
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Italy's and Israel's players observe a minute of silence for the three military police officers Carabinieri dead in a explosion near Verona prior to the start of the World Cup 2026 Group I qualifying soccer match between Italy and Israel at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine, Italy, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)Israel's supporters cheer prior to the start of a World Cup 2026 Group I qualifying soccer match between Italy and Israel at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine, Italy, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)People protest against the participation of the Israeli national team in the 2026 Soccer World Cup qualification match against Italy being played in the evening in Udine, Italy, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)Snipers patrol on the roof of the Fruili Hotel where the Israeli national team is staying, ahead of a World Cup 2026, Group I qualifying soccer match between Italy and Israel at the Friuli Stadium in Udine, Italy, Tuesday, Oct.14, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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Italy's and Israel's players observe a minute of silence for the three military police officers Carabinieri dead in a explosion near Verona prior to the start of the World Cup 2026 Group I qualifying soccer match between Italy and Israel at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine, Italy, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
