MADRID (AP) — Spanish basketball teams have chosen to play their home games against Israeli opponents behind closed doors because of the threat of pro-Palestinian protests.

Valencia Basket said on Tuesday it will not sell tickets for the EuroLeague game against Hapoel Tel Aviv on Wednesday.

“Valencia Basket has exhausted all possible options to ensure that its season ticket holders would not have to miss tomorrow’s EuroLeague game at Roig Arena,” the club said in a statement. “However, given the existing risks and the recommendations from the security forces and the government delegation, the club is obliged to prioritize the safety of both fans and staff, making the decision for the game to be played behind closed doors.”

The club said it understood that “in the current context, no dec

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