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1,300 Jerusalem Basketball Fans Oppose Team's New Logo Redesign

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First reported by Mako · Jul 16, 2026

What happened

Hapoel Jerusalem plans to introduce a new team logo for the 2026/27 season through a fan vote, but over 1,300 fans have signed a petition opposing the change, reflecting strong resistance to the rebranding effort.

01Hapoel Jerusalem plans a fan-voted new logo for the 2026/27 season.
02Three logo options are offered after a previous leak was poorly received.
03The club paused the initial launch to consult fans on the rebranding.
04A petition against the logo change quickly gained about 1,300 signatures.
05The controversy highlights fan resistance to altering the team's traditional symbol.

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