Snipers on stadium roof amid heavy security for Italy's win over Israel in World Cup qualifying

UDINE, Italy (AP) — The World Cup qualifier between Italy and Israel took place amid a heavy police presence that included snipers on the stadium roof.

Italy won 3-0 Tuesday in a game that soccer and security authorities had placed in the highest risk category despite a breakthrough ceasefire deal that has paused two years of war in Gaza.

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