The Greens will now host Young Boys in the opener of a UEFA Champions League qualifying two-legged tie, with the first leg taking place next Wednesday at their home stadium.
Sorkin led Israel with 18 points, Timor added 13 points and Kravits scored nine points, while Treier (16 points) and Konontsuk (12 points) paced Estonia
Israel is in a four-team group at the 2024 Olympic Basketball Pre-Qualifying Tournament that also includes host nation Czech Republic.
The initial flight, which carried members of the Israeli basketball team, is one of many El Al departing both this and next week to the Netherlands.
All-time local hoops league appearance leader retires after 22 seasons, to stay with Maccabi Tel Aviv as assistant coach.
In recent years, Israel has hosted European and global tournaments in lacrosse, flag football and athletics, and will soon add volleyball, water polo and baseball to the list.
The president of the Israeli Athletics Associationsaid Israel hosting so many tournaments has broken a glass ceiling in terms of Israel’s standing in the world, both politically and in sports.
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