Israeli teams' BCL games moved from Turkey to neutral ground in Bosnia / News - Basketnews.com

Hapoel Holon and Hapoel Jerusalem facing security concerns in light of the war have relocated BCL games from Turkey to Bosnia, seeking safety in neutral ground at Laktasi Sports Hall.

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Next week poses a significant challenge for Israeli basketball teams amid the current tense geopolitical situation, with three out of four teams that play in European competitions scheduled to be hosted by Turkish opponents.

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However, Hapoel Holon and Hapoel Jerusalem will play away games in a neutral country.

These Basketball Champions League matchups have been relocated to Laktasi Sports Hall near Banja Luka in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Arale Weisberg of Walla Sport initially reported this decision, which Holon later confirmed.

In recent days, extensive discussions have taken place regarding the accommodation arrangements for Holon at Bursaspor and Jerusalem at Galatasaray.

Due to a severe travel warning advising Israelis not to travel to Turkey and concerns about potential security incidents, no party was willing to take responsibility and guarantee the safety of the delegations.

Holon is set to play against Bursa next Wednesday (November 29), with Jerusalem following suit on Thursday (November 30).

In addition to that, the EuroCup Round 9 game between Besiktas and Hapoel has been relocated to Belgrade due to government recommendations.

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