Tennis Canada’s decision to close tie-breaking tennis matches between Canada and Israel to the public due to “escalating safety concerns” is another example of how extremists have hijacked international events, says the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs.

“This decision was not taken lightly and was made in consultation with the International Tennis Federation (ITF),” Tennis Canada said in a statement on Monday.

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“Intelligence received from local authorities and national security agencies, combined with disruptions witnessed at other recent events both in Canada and internationally, indicated a risk of significant disruption to this event. At the heart of this difficult decision is our responsibility to protect people while ensuring that this Davis Cup tie can stil

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