Olympics
WATCH: Maccabiah opening ceremony kicks off in Jerusalem, thousands of athletes in attendance
Both President Herzog and Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed the crowd during the ceremony, bidding the Jews who had come from around the world a warm “welcome home.”
Maccabiah 2026 launched in Tel Aviv under theme 'More Than Ever'
Maccabiah launches five-day sports festival at Expo Tel Aviv
Israel Olympics icon Yael Arad awarded Chaim Herzog prize
IOC freezes Indonesia’s Olympic ambitions after ban on Israeli gymnasts
"Israeli athletes will continue to stand proudly on the world’s biggest stages," said the president of Israel's Olympic committee in response to the IOC's decision.
IOC wants no sports events in Indonesia after Israeli athletes' visa ban
Israeli athletes were barred from attending a gymnastics world championship in Indonesia, against the advice of the International Olympic Committee.
IOC regrets Indonesian decision to block entry for Israeli gymnasts
The International Olympic Committee stated that all attempts to facilitate a solution have been refused by Indonesian officials.
Israeli men finish 5th at flag football Euros, qualify for Worlds
Israel’s men’s flag football team finished fifth at the Euro Champs in Paris, securing a spot at the 2026 World Championships in Düsseldorf.
Israeli flag football teams kick off Euros
Israel enters the tournament with momentum and drive. The men’s team is ranked eighth globally, while the women's team is ranked 17th.
International Olympic Committee rejects Spanish calls to expel Israel
The Spanish Prime Minister called for Israeli teams to be barred from participating in the 2026 Olympics, citing the Israel Hamas-War.
Olympic Committee of Israel and ‘Ze BeNafshi’ team up
The event, held at the Olympic House in Tel Aviv, was designed to raise awareness of mental health challenges, break down stigma, and provide a meaningful and empowering experience.
Israel’s U17 flag football team snags silver at European Championship
Flag football has been gaining momentum worldwide, and the Israeli Under-17 team is preparing for the sport's debut inclusion in the 2028 Olympics.
On this Day: 53 years since the Munich massacre
On this day in 1972, eight Palestinian terrorists killed 11 Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics.
Amir Shurush and Sanna Sokol win 'Dancing with the Stars'
Amir Shurush, an Arab-Jewish actor, won Dancing with the Stars on Wednesday with his partner, professional dancer, Sanna Sokol.
