A Spanish basketball team called off a regional match in Israel over security fears. “The Euroleague management confirmed last night that Pamesa Valencia will not come to Israel,” said Maccabi Tel Aviv, which was to have played the Spaniards on Thursday. Pamesa Valencia cited terrorism fears after Hamas vowed Monday to avenge Israel’s assassination of Sheik Ahmed Yassin.
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