Heightened Security Measures for Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Alba Berlin Euroleague Game

Berlin police implement extensive restrictions to protect the Israeli basketball team amid concerns of antisemitic threats and violence.

Berlin police have announced extensive security measures surrounding the Euroleague basketball game between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Alba Berlin, scheduled for Thursday at the Uber Arena.
Restrictions will be in place from Wednesday afternoon to Friday morning, including road closures, parking bans, and controlled access near the team's hotel and the arena.
The measures are a response to online threats, including antisemitic and anti-Israel rhetoric, as well as concerns stemming from recent violent incidents at sports events involving Israeli teams.
Demonstrations are prohibited in the restricted areas, and residents must carry identification to access their homes within the secured zones.
The precautions follow antisemitic and anti-Israel incidents in Amsterdam and Berlin, including attacks on Israeli sports fans and players in recent weeks.