Robbie Keane reportedly forced to flee Israel after day of fighting

It is believed Keane fled to Greece.

The 43-year-old is currently the manager of Maccabi Tel-Aviv. He is said to have taken shelter in a panic room as airstrikes hit the capital city on Saturday, October 7, according to TalkSPORT.

Alongside Keane was former Premier League player and Maccabi assistant manager Rory Delap, who played with Keane for Ireland. It is believed the duo escaped the country to Greece.

Credit: Maccabi Tel-Aviv

Robbie Keane and Rory Delap flee Israel in the wake of conflict escalation.

Hamas militants launched a surprise attack over the weekend, in which Israeli authorities claimed at least 70 people were killed and hundreds wounded, making it the deadliest attack in Israel in years.

"We are at war," said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a televised address. "Not an 'operation,' not a 'round,' but at war."

"The enemy will pay an unprecedented price."

Keane took over as manager of Maccabi Tel Aviv in June of this year and was quickly questioned on the complexities of taking up the role.

Speaking after joining the Israeli club, Keane said he "didn't want to get into politics."

The former Spurs man said: "I'm here as a football man and someone that loves the game, so I will certainly just focus on that but thanks for your question. This is the last time I will say it, I certainly don't want to get into politics."

Keane's side have made an impressive start to the season, and sit top of the Israeli Premier League, which has now been postponed indefinitely due to the attacks.

Winning four of their first five league matches, the club are now three points clear of Maccabi Haifa. Keane has yet to post on social media or speak about the incident.

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