The situation in Israeli basketball has intensified following new escalations between Israel and Iran. A semifinal game between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem was halted due to security sirens, with Hapoel Tel Aviv leading 77:67. Some foreign players are considering leaving Israel, including Antonio Blakeney and Daniel Oturu, who have already departed. Club president Ofer Yannay offered players a special bonus—luxury watches worth around €50,000—to encourage them to stay until the end of the season and help Hapoel win the Israeli championship. The team includes Serbian player Vasilije Mī
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