Alba Berlin vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv: Basketball Game Held Under Unprecedented Security in Berlin

The Euroleague match, marked by heightened tensions and anti-Israel threats, concluded peacefully with Alba Berlin losing 85–103.

The Berlin police deployed 1,800 officers, supported by units from other states, to ensure safety around the Uber-Arena and Maccabi Tel Aviv's team hotel.
Strict security measures included bag checks with police dogs, metal detectors, a weapons ban, and restricted access around key locations.
Despite online threats and concerns over anti-Israel protests, no major incidents occurred before, during, or after the game.
A minor disruption in the Alba fan section, involving two individuals displaying Palestinian scarves, was swiftly addressed by police and security staff.
Alba Berlin suffered a decisive loss, remaining at the bottom of the Euroleague standings, while the event underscored ongoing concerns over antisemitism in Berlin.