Fenerbahce games against Israeli sides moved to Munich
Summary
Fenerbahce's EuroLeague basketball games against Israeli teams, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv, which were set to happen in Istanbul, have been moved to Munich due to security concerns. This change is made because of the tense relationship between Turkey and Israel, especially after recent events related to the Israel-Gaza conflict.Key Facts
- Fenerbahce was going to host Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv in Istanbul on November 11 and 13.
- The games will now happen in Munich, Germany, at SAP Garden instead.
- This relocation is due to security measures by Turkish authorities.
- Fenerbahce had to previously move games to Lithuania for similar reasons.
- Relations between Turkey and Israel are tense following military actions in Gaza.
- Large anti-Israel protests have been occurring in Turkey.
- Israeli teams have been playing EuroLeague and EuroCup games abroad since October 2023.
- There have also been sports-related events affected by tensions in other parts of Europe.
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