Hapoel Jerusalem Inaugurates "Fallen Section" to Honor Slain Fans
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem basketball club opened a memorial section named "The Fallen Section" for fans killed in recent conflicts before their first home game of the 2026/27 season. Over 100 bereaved family members attended the inauguration of the section, which will list the names of the 46 fallen fans. The team then defeated Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona 88-74, maintaining their perfect record in the league and European competitions.
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- Hapoel Jerusalem basketball club inaugurated "The Fallen Section" to honor 46 fans killed in recent conflicts.
- The memorial section was unveiled before the team's first home game of the 2026/27 season.
- Over 100 bereaved family members were hosted for the dedication of the memorial.
- The section will bear the names of all fallen fans and serve as a permanent tribute.
- Hapoel Jerusalem won their home opener against Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona 88-74.
- The team maintains a perfect record in both the domestic league and the EuroCup.
Hapoel Jerusalem basketball club has inaugurated a special section in its home arena, the Pais Arena in Jerusalem, named "Yatzi'at HaNoflim" (The Fallen Section). This initiative is dedicated to the memory of the team's fans who were killed in the recent war and terror attacks. The club hosted over 100 bereaved family members, the first to see the memorial section dedicated to their loved ones. According to the club, 46 Hapoel fans lost their lives, described as "Reds who were and will always remain an integral part of the Hapoel family." The section will bear the names of all the fallen and serve as a memorial, symbolizing that their spirit continues to accompany the team. The club stated, "Their place in the stands is reserved. Forever." The inauguration took place before Hapoel Jerusalem's first home game of the 2026/27 basketball season against Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona. The team won the game 88-74, maintaining a perfect record in the league after an earlier away win against Hapoel Holon. They also hold a perfect record in the European EuroCup competition. Hapoel Jerusalem's next game will be against last season's runner-up, Hapoel Tel Aviv.
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