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Canada's Davis Cup Faces Protests Amid Israel-Hamas Tensions

9/12/2025

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Canada’s Davis Cup team will compete against Israel in an empty venue due to security concerns amid protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Gabriel Diallo and Liam Draxl will represent Canada in singles matches.
Diallo faces Daniel Cukierman, while Draxl competes against Orel Kimhi.
Israel's captain, Jonathan Erlich, feels safe in Halifax despite the tensions.
Over 400 Canadian athletes have called for the tie's cancellation due to violence in Gaza.

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Canada’s Davis Cup team will compete against Israel in an empty venue due to security concerns amid protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Gabriel Diallo and Liam Draxl will represent Canada in singles matches.
Diallo faces Daniel Cukierman, while Draxl competes against Orel Kimhi.
Israel's captain, Jonathan Erlich, feels safe in Halifax despite the tensions.
Over 400 Canadian athletes have called for the tie's cancellation due to violence in Gaza.