A moment of silence was observed head of the game, between the NBA's Brooklyn Nets and Maccabi Ra'anana of the Israeli National League. Players and fans honored the memory of the Israeli victims of the Hamas massacre.
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The club's announcement read: "The Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center condemn the terrorist attacks and mourn the senseless loss of life in Israel. We stand together against terror and our thoughts are with all who have been impacted by these tragic events. The national anthem was performed by Noa Kirel, draped in the national flag, concluding with a poignant "Am Yisrael Chai."
Noa Ellman, the Consul for Public Diplomacy at the Consulate General of Israel in New York, who was also instrumental in organizing the game, expressed her gratitude to Noa Kirel prior to her performance. She acknowledged Kirel's willingness to be present, stating, "She was pleased to show her support for the State of Israel and to bring joy to the community."