Sports
Is Lionel Messi a Zionist? The Argentine soccer star’s long history with Jewish and Israeli life
Some critics of Israel have surfaced his past activities and affiliations to make the case that opposing Argentina is the anti-Zionist choice. Many Israelis, meanwhile, favor the team.
Reporter's notebook: At the Maccabiah, I found more than a medal
Pixellot expands Maccabiah coverage to bring Games to global Jewish communities
Loss to Croatia caps miserable qualifying window for Israel
A new international project arrives in Ofakim and upgrades sports in the city
In cooperation with the JAB Courts initiative and donors from abroad, two basketball courts in the city were upgraded, and more are expected to be added soon.
Red card diplomacy: Palestine’s handshake foul rattles FIFA ahead of 2026 World Cup
Palestinian Football Association turns the World Cup tournament into a game of political football
Ramat Gan’s Nova Tribe expands sports activities with padel for survivors
Nova Tribe expands its sports activities with a padel group, offering survivors and bereaved families a space for connection, fitness, and recovery.
Daniel Peretz, Southampton soccer team thrown out of Championship playoff final over spying scandal
The club had made no statement by midnight, but multiple reports said they were planning to appeal the severity of the punishment.
Jerusalem Grand Slam to bring international athletics back to capital
Athletes from about 26 countries are expected to compete at Givat Ram National Stadium on June 25, organizers said.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Everything you need to know as a fan planning to attend
Despite tense podium incident, Israeli fighter Yoav Manor wins bronze in Abu Dhabi
Competing in the under-77 kilogram division, Manor completed an impressive day on the mats with three victories in four matches to secure a spot on the podium.
Israeli hoops players end strike, return to the court
According to the agreement, starting next season, the minister’s framework will grant a budget of 2.2 million NIS only to teams that play with four foreign players throughout the season.
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.
As Jerusalem expands bike lanes, cyclists push for a more cycle-friendly city
Jerusalem’s grand annual cycling event gets the bikers’ message out there.
