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Israeli Basketball Team Disappointed as Key Players Opt Out Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

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First reported by Mako · Jul 6, 2026

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The Israeli basketball team returned home disappointed after losses to Germany and Croatia, which lowered their chances of World Cup qualification. Injuries and several players opting out of the squad added to the team's challenges. The Israel Basketball Association plans to review the situation and decisions made during the qualification window.

01Israeli basketball team's World Cup qualification chances drop after losses to Germany and Croatia.
02Several key players chose not to join the national team, weakening the roster.
03Injured players Eitan Borg and Ilai Dolinsky will undergo further medical tests.
04A committee will meet Thursday to review decisions and draw conclusions about the qualification window.
05Team manager Moti Daniel criticized players who declined to participate and praised committed players like Tomer Ginat.

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