On social media, Israelis are all atwitter over Maccabi Tel Aviv's Euro title

From Facebook to Twitter to Rabin Square, yellow-and-blue fanatics were out in full force celebrating their team's historic championship.

MAY 19, 2014 10:26

Maccabi Tel Aviv's Guy Pnini (L) and David Blu hold the trophy as they celebrate with teammates after winning their Euroleague Final Four final basketball game against Real Madrid, in Milan May 18, 2014. (photo credit: REUTERS) — Maccabi Tel Aviv's Guy Pnini (L) and David Blu hold the trophy as they celebrate with teammates after winning their Euroleague Final Four final basketball game against Real Madrid, in Milan May 18, 2014.

(photo credit: REUTERS)

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and President Shimon Peres put aside politics for one night and led the cheers for Israel's basketball team, Maccabi Tel Aviv, which captured the Euroleague championship on Sunday night with its dramatic victory over Real Madrid.

The win sparked an eruption of celebrations in Tel Aviv and all over social media, as Maccabi captured another crown for its raucous fans.

Post by The Prime Minister of Israel.

Post by ‎Shimon Peres שמעון פרס‎.

Balcony view last night, watcing Maccabi Tel Aviv become champions of Europe :) pic.twitter.com/iwYdmTdRZ6
— Yaakov Lappin (@YaakovLappin) May 19, 2014

We want to thank all the 9500 @MaccabiElectra fans who came from all over the world to Milano to support us. Best fans in the world!
— Maccabi Tel Aviv BC (@MaccabiElectra) May 18, 2014

Thousands pour into Rabin Square to celebrate Maccabi Tel Aviv's European basketball championship pic.twitter.com/ucnyARnTJx
— joshmitnick (@joshmitnick) May 18, 2014

PM Netanyahu to @MaccabiElectra Tel Aviv coach David Blatt after winning the Euroleague:"Congratulations! Great job!" pic.twitter.com/bWH7znShHp
— PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM) May 18, 2014

City Hall is lit up in the blue/gold colors of victorious European champions #maccabitelaviv. #מכבי תל אביב# pic.twitter.com/RUFlwF1HXI
— ZalmiU (@ZalmiU) May 18, 2014

Congratulations champions!!! @MaccabiElectra #EuroleagueSTYLE pic.twitter.com/jTYwNl6IfK
— EuroleagueBasketball (@Euroleague) May 18, 2014

Going 2 bed a happy Chicagoan Israeli after wins by @MaccabiElectra & @NHLBlackhawks &loss soon by Heat. If only the Pacers could lose too!
— Gil Hoffman (@Gil_Hoffman) May 18, 2014

Blatt and his players capture the Western Wall: pic.twitter.com/UIQm8gLq9M
— Gil Hoffman (@Gil_Hoffman) May 18, 2014

Who would have thought a team from #Israel would win the European basketball championship over future @chicagobulls Mirotic's Real Madrid?!!
— Gil Hoffman (@Gil_Hoffman) May 18, 2014

No one deserves this more than David Blatt. Remarkable job by the coach.
— Allon Sinai (@AllonSinai) May 18, 2014

MACCABI ELECTRA TEL AVIV @Euroleague CHAMPIONS!
— Maccabi Tel Aviv BC (@MaccabiElectra) May 18, 2014

Maccabi massive underdog in final after roller-coaster season, but no one could overcome its character. Rice was stunning with 26 points.
— Allon Sinai (@AllonSinai) May 18, 2014

They did it! Tel Aviv's @MaccabiElectra are europe's #champions after winning the @Euroleague finals over Real Madrid 98-86. Mazel tov!
— Israel ישראל (@Israel) May 18, 2014

One final congrats to @Joeingles7 @ReseRice4 and @MaccabiElectra .. So fortunate to be a part of their night. pic.twitter.com/Ct9flQYMpH
— Brad Ames (@amespriority) May 19, 2014