HALIFAX - Canada will open its Davis Cup tennis tie against Israel behind closed doors today at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax.

Tennis Canada made the call earlier this week to hold the matches without spectators or media present, citing safety concerns flagged by local authorities and security agencies.

Several activist groups say they plan to protest the matches today and Saturday over Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank in the Israel-Hamas war. Halifax activists have also called on the CBC to cancel its planned livestream of the event.

Last month, more than 400 Canadian athletes and academics, including Olympic runner Moh Ahmed, urged Tennis Canada to shut down the tie.

Palestinian activist Tarek Gazawi said Wednesday it is wrong to allow the matches to go ahead while

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