Israel vs Guernsey, 5th Place Play-off Semi-Final at Lossiemouth, Aug 08 2006 - Match Result

Israel's cricketers have become victims of the escalating crisis in the Middle East after they were forced to cancel their European Championship game with Jersey which was due to played at Glasgow Academicals CC today after receiving death threats

Israel's continuing involvement in the European Championship was cast into doubt last night when various protest groups made it clear that they would continue to target matches in Glasgow involving the Israelis

The Israel squad arrives in Glasgow Wednesday afternoon and won't have much time to shake off any jet lag before their opening game in the European Championships against Jersey on Thursday