Muslim officials tell players of 'police harassment of worshipers, state-sponsored attempts by Jewish fanatics to take it over'; Israel has long denied plans to change status quo
Game marks a change in policy for Riyadh, which has previously played against Palestinians in third countries in keeping with the decades-long Arab boycott of Israel
Arab teams long avoided getting Israeli entry permits; some Palestinians believe change is boost for local sports, while others see it as signs of unwanted thaw with Jewish state
Thursday's game between Raja Casablanca and Palestinian team Hilal al-Quds outside Jerusalem marks slow shift in Arab attitudes on playing in Palestinian areas
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