The Ireland women's basketball team, in response to an allegation by an Israeli player about anti-Semitism, chose not to shake hands with the Israel players at their EuroBasket 2025 qualifier in Riga on Thursday. The Israeli Basketball Association published an interview with player Dor Saar on Tuesday, during which she made the allegation. Advertisement "It's known that they are quite anti-Semitic, and it's no secret; maybe that's why a strong game is expected," Saar said. Statement ahead of today's FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 Qualifier. pic.twitter.com/iz6s88febf — Basketball Ireland (@BballIrl) February 8, 2024 Basketball Ireland reported the comments to the International...