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'Israel out': Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt Israeli tennis player's match


Published on 2024-12-30 13:45:37 - MSN
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Pro-Palestine protesters disrupted a tennis match involving Israeli player Ofek Shimanov at the ATP Challenger Tour in Nottingham, England. The protesters, displaying Palestinian flags and chanting slogans, caused the match to be halted for about 10 minutes. Security eventually escorted the demonstrators out of the venue. Shimanov, who was playing against Britain's Felix Gill, lost the match in straight sets. The incident reflects the ongoing tensions related to the Israel-Palestine conflict, which have occasionally spilled over into sports events.

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