German Football Fans Investigated for Nazi Salute, Anti-Palestinian Chants

German police have opened an investigation into a group of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans for alleged hate speech and the use of banned Nazi symbols. The incident occurred during the Israeli football club's Europa League match against Stuttgart on Thursday. Authorities state the supporters are suspected of making gestures that imitate the illegal Nazi salute and of chanting hateful slogans against Palestinians. The use of symbols from Germany's Nazi dictatorship is a criminal offense in the country. Police confirmed the investigation but did not specify the number of fans involved. The match, which Stuttgart won 2-0, was classified as high-risk due to regional tensions from the Israel-Hamas war. A significant security presence was deployed at the stadium.