Sport|BasketballIsraeli basketball clubs to resume hosting EuroLeague games on December 1EuroLeague said the decision to allow Israeli clubs to play home games was in response to the October 10 ceasefire agreement.

EuroLeague and EuroCup competitions are scheduled to resume in Israel on Fri, Dec 1, 2023, after a recent ceasefire and peace initiatives in the region. This decision follows a period during which games involving Israeli teams were held at neutral venues due to the conflict in Gaza.

Israeli teams have been temporarily relocated for their home games. Maccabi Tel Aviv, a six-time champion, has been hosting games in Belgrade, Serbia. Meanwhile, Hapoel Tel Aviv has been playing their home games in Sofia, Bulgaria. Their next scheduled home game is on Sun, Oct 29, 2023, against Partizan Belgrade.

Hapoel Jerusalem participates in the EuroCup competition.

EuroLeague Basketball announced that, after careful consideration, the clubs have agreed to resume games in Israel starting from Dec 1, 2023. Until then, EuroLeague Basketball will monitor developments closely, maintaining communication with local and international authorities, visiting teams, and relevant organizations.

The organization expressed optimism about recent peace efforts and reiterated its commitment to using basketball as a means to foster community and peace through shared values of sport, respect, and unity.

Despite the ceasefire, tensions remain as Israel and Hamas have accused each other of violations, impacting the process of returning captives' bodies, delivering aid, and opening borders.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.