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Fenerbahce move EuroLeague games against Israeli sides over security concerns

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Fenerbahce's upcoming EuroLeague basketball games against Israeli teams Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv have been moved from Istanbul to Munich due to security concerns. The Turkish club announced that the matches will be held at SAP Garden and will remain open to their fans. This decision follows measures taken by Turkish authorities amid heightened tensions between Turkey and Israel, which have escalated since the conflict in Gaza began. The relocation is part of a broader pattern of sporting events being affected by the ongoing crisis, with Israeli teams playing home games abroad and protests occurring at various international fixtures.

Original article source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/basketball/articles/c803gx0kjm4o
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