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Israel Basketball Team Faces Croatia Without Captain Tomer Ginat After Injury
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First reported by N12 · Jul 2, 2026
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Israel's basketball team lost to Germany in World Cup qualifiers and faces a tough match against Croatia without injured captain Tomer Ginat. Insurance disputes sidelined Noam Yaakov, and the team’s chances to advance are shrinking.
- 01Israel lost 92-86 to Germany, dropping to 2-3 in World Cup qualifiers.
- 02Noam Yaakov missed games due to a disputed 35,000-euro insurance demand from FIBA.
- 03Captain Tomer Ginat will not play against Croatia due to injury and will return to Israel.
- 04Israel’s late comeback against Germany fell short despite strong performances by Madar and Ginat.
- 05Croatia, featuring three NBA players, is favored in Monday’s match in Osijek.
- 06Israeli Basketball Association denies any fault in the insurance dispute and criticizes leaked documents.
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WallaCenter · HebrewJul 4, 2026
Israel Basketball Team Faces Croatia Without Captain Tomer Ginat After Injury
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 3, 2026
Israel Basketball Team Faces Germany in World Cup Qualifier Despite Key Absences
N12Center · HebrewJul 3, 2026
Israel Basketball Team Faces Germany in World Cup Qualifier Despite Key Absences
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