"Basketball's top European competitions are set to become the first to return to Israel since the October 7, 2023 attacks, after clubs agreed on Tuesday to resume EuroLeague and EuroCup games in the country from December 1, following recent ceasefire and peace initiatives in the region, the organisation said. Games involving Israeli teams have been held at neutral venues since October 2023 due to the conflict in Gaza."
"After thoughtful deliberation, ECA clubs agreed on the proposal to set December 1, 2025, as the date for games to resume in Israel. Until then, Euroleague Basketball will continue to carefully monitor developments, stay in close contact with local and foreign authorities, visiting teams, and all relevant organisations, EuroLeague Basketball said in a statement. Euroleague Basketball and its participating clubs welcome the recent peace plan with optimism and hope."
EuroLeague and EuroCup games will resume in Israel from December 1, 2025, after clubs agreed to return following ceasefire and peace initiatives. Six-time champions Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv compete in this season's EuroLeague, while Hapoel Jerusalem plays in the EuroCup. Games involving Israeli teams have been played at neutral venues since October 2023 due to the Gaza conflict, with Maccabi using Belgrade and Hapoel Tel Aviv using Sofia as temporary homes. ECA clubs set the December 1, 2025 date after deliberation. Euroleague Basketball will monitor developments, coordinate with authorities and visiting teams, and expressed optimism about the peace plan. Ceasefire breaches and renewed violence, along with disputes over captives, aid and border openings, continue to affect the situation.
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