The Antrim cueman faces John Higgins in a high-profile second-round clash at the Crucible.
The all-action player has been the Blues' shining light in their relegation campaign, according to London Branch members.
The Israeli army said Friday a civilian was killed near the country's northern border with Lebanon, as near-daily exchanges of fire with Hezbollah rage.Israel says 11 soldiers and nine civilians have been killed on its side of the border.