Palestinian solidarity groups in Halifax are demanding the cancellation of next month’s Davis Cup match between Canada and Israel, arguing that Israel’s actions in Gaza are incompatible with hosting its athletes on Canadian soil. Credit: Submitted“This is an important moment for Sport Canada and Tennis Canada to promote social justice and stand on the right side of history,” the open letter reads. Tennis Canada has confirmed the match will proceed under the Davis Cup’s standard best-of-five format, with singles on the first day and doubles plus reverse singles on the second. Tennis Canada responded to the controversy in a public statement, saying: “Tennis Canada acknowledges the ongoing and deeply complex situation in the Middle East. We will continue to work closely with Tennis Canada in relation to this event,” the ITF said in a statement.