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According to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, “Anti-Israel protesters in New Zealand tried to force the withdrawal of Israel’s top tennis player from a tournament.
“A fringe organization called Peace and Justice Auckland issued a letter to Shahar Pe’er demanding her withdrawal on the eve of the tournament. On Thursday, about 20 protesters waved anti-Israel placards outside the entrance to the ASC Classic in Auckland before Pe’er was due to play Russia’s Elena Dementieva.
Pe’er told reporters “I came here to play tennis. I know I’m from Israel and I’m proud of my country.”
The incident came two days after an Israeli basketball team was forced to leave the court when fans in Ankara, Turkey began protesting and throwing objects at the players.
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