Soccer
Beitar, Beersheba in fierce fight to the finish
Both top teams win, Jerusalem still trails by 2 points in the championship race with just 2 games left.
FIFA to meet Iran officials in Istanbul over World Cup participation in the US
Despite draw with Hapoel Beersheba, Beitar Jerusalem still in title race
FC Barcelona apologizes to Israeli fans after player goes viral waving Palestinian flag
'Goals, chaos and rising stars': A wild start to the Israel Premier League soccer season
There were upsets, drama, up-and-coming players, as well as disappointments and unfortunate incidents that the league would no doubt like to improve on as the campaign heads into round two.
Israeli soccer star Talia Sommer signs with Gotham FC
For the 21-year-old midfielder from Tel Aviv, the moment marks the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.
#JewGoal phrase migrated from FIFA to real football commentary, normalizes antisemitism - study
"Our study shows that what might appear as harmless banter is, in fact, a vehicle for normalising antisemitism," said Dr Itoiz Rodrigo-Jusué.
Seattle doubles down on World Cup Pride plans despite Iran, Egypt's objections
Complaints by the football associations of Iran and Egypt highlight tensions between World Cup rules promoting anti-discrimination, inclusivity and neutrality on political and social matters.
Hapoel Beersheba maintains lead atop table
Beitar Jerusalem finishes first round of games in 2nd place • Hapoel Tel Aviv, Maccabi Haifa win
The fashion chain unites players from rival teams in a new campaign
The British fashion brand Lee Cooper is launching a social campaign with an investment of NIS 700,000 under the slogan "UNITED BY DENIM".
US President DonaldTrump wins FIFA's inaugural peace prize after Nobel controversy
"I don't need prizes. I need to save lives," Trump said. "I saved millions and millions of lives, and that's really what I want to do."
Eighteen arrested for injuring dozens with smoke bombs, fireworks at Tel Aviv derby
The arrests followed a weeks-long undercover investigation that gathered evidence of a coordinated plan by organized groups of fans, according to police.
Messi's Argentina, Ronaldo's Portugal, alongside best World Cup games to watch from Israel
The games would not be held during the middle of the day, as was the case with many matches during the Club World Cup back in July, mainly because of the high temperatures expected in North America.
Mexico to kick off 2026 World Cup against South Africa
South Africa are appearing for the first time since 2010, when they drew with Mexico in the opening match but failed to reach the knockout stage.