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Israeli national anthem faces harsh treatment at EuroBasket in tense atmosphere

It was a difficult day for Israel in 2025 Eurobasket, where they were subjected to harsh treatment of fans in the game 2 of their match against Poland.

Some of the fans who attended in Sbeik Arina are noisy, while Israeli players line up to their national anthem.

Tensions in the global community pushed the team to implement high security measures. According to what was stated, security agencies, local Polish authorities and Interpol are participating in protecting players and reducing public vision.

The demonstrators supporting the boys keep flags and banners while they are against the war crimes committed in Gaza, before the Fiba Eurobasket 2025 match against Poland in Katovis, Poland (credits: Getty)The demonstrators supporting the boys keep flags and banners while they are against the war crimes committed in Gaza, before the Fiba Eurobasket 2025 match against Poland in Katovis, Poland (credits: Getty)
The demonstrators supporting the boys keep flags and banners while they are against the war crimes committed in Gaza, before the Fiba Eurobasket 2025 match against Poland in Katovis, Poland (credits: Getty)

They have suffered from another blow, and they lost 66-64 for Poland. Poland struggled with transformations, 17, but eventually prevailed due to its strong recovery, 51 to 40 Israel.

Roman Sorkin plays during the Eurobasket 2025 game against Poland (Getty).Roman Sorkin plays during the Eurobasket 2025 game against Poland (Getty).
Roman Sorkin plays during the Eurobasket 2025 game against Poland (Getty).

The Israelis organized a strong return in the third quarter, and they won it 25-11. They led three points at the beginning of the fourth quarter, only to Landa to win over the party of Jordan Lloyd from his beauty with 13 seconds remaining around the clock. Portland Trail Blazrez scored 23 points, nine counterattacks and five decisive passes.


What is the next of Israel in 2025 Eurobasket?

Israel’s loss against Poland may seem expensive as a decisive victory over France, which has been widely classified as the highest team in the group, will remain their hopes of qualifying after the group alive.

Yam Madar plays during the Fiba Eurobasket match. (Credits: Getty)Yam Madar plays during the Fiba Eurobasket match. (Credits: Getty)
Yam Madar plays during the Fiba Eurobasket match. (Credits: Getty)

Although it is a difficult task, its loss may not be the end of the road. They must win against Belgium and Slovenia, and the last is a difficult match, as the Doncic team will need all possible points to determine the progress as well.

The Israeli match against France will take place on Sunday at 11:00 am Each time at Spodek Square in Katowice.