FIBA Europe Denies Israel's Request to Host Upcoming Basketball Games
FIBA Europe has officially denied the Israeli Basketball Association's request to host upcoming national team games within Israel. The decision means the Israeli national team will continue to play its home games abroad, including scheduled matches against Latvia on November 30 and the Netherlands on February 28, 2027.
In a letter signed by FIBA Europe President Jorge Garbajosa and CEO Kamil Novak, the organization stated that the request was thoroughly reviewed. Based on an assessment of the current situation in the region and advice from FIBA's security consultant, the FIBA Executive Committee decided to maintain the status quo for the remaining World Cup qualifying windows.
Israel has been hosting its games outside the country since the outbreak of the war on October 7. This marks over three years since the national team last played home games in Israel. While efforts to bring games back to Israel are ongoing, they have not yet been successful.
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