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Hapoel Tel Aviv Basketball Starts 2026/27 Season Preparations in Sofia Due to Security Concerns

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First reported by Walla · 23 hours ago

What happened

Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball club will start its 2026/27 season preparations in Sofia, Bulgaria, due to security concerns in Israel, maintaining dual bases and monitoring conditions for a possible return.

01Hapoel Tel Aviv will begin the 2026/27 season preparations in Sofia, Bulgaria.
02The club will operate two bases: one in Bulgaria and one in Israel.
03The decision responds to the current security situation in Israel.
04The club aims to maintain flexibility in training and competition readiness.
05If security improves, the main base may return to Israel.
06The club will continuously monitor the security developments.

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OrganizationsHapoel Tel Aviv