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Gal Mekel urges finishing the playoff series abroad after suspended Jerusalem-Tel Aviv semifinal
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100% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 15, 2026
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Hapoel Jerusalem co-owner Gal Mekel said the suspended playoff semifinal against Hapoel Tel Aviv should be resumed, even abroad if necessary. He rejected a technical loss, described fear in the arena after the stoppage, and said the club hopes to finish the series from the point where play ended.
- 01Mekel wants the semifinal resumed from the fourth quarter, with the same score and fouls.
- 02He said the arena stoppage caused panic, especially for foreign players.
- 03He dismissed criticism of Jerusalem and opposed an automatic technical loss.
- 04He suggested finishing the playoffs abroad, possibly in a bubble.
- 05Hapoel Jerusalem’s EuroLeague wild-card chances depend on the security situation.
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