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Winner Jerusalem Marathon 2026: A marathon of resilience in Israel’s capital

BY GIL LEWINSKY — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:25:56 GMT

The timing of the ceasefire, combined with a situational assessment, ultimately allowed one of Jerusalem’s most anticipated annual events to proceed.

Maccabi Tel Aviv downs Haifa in Classico to reach State Cup final

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:38:00 GMT

The Israeli Classico, one of the biggest matches that the Holy Land can offer between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Haifa, is always an anticipated clash.

Blueprint vs breakdown: Hapoel Tel Aviv’s plan delivers, while Maccabi pays the price

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:17:52 GMT

As EuroCup champs, Hapoel was given a one-year temporary license, so to speak, to the Euroleague, and anything after that was not guaranteed unless the Reds advanced to the playoffs.

Beitar rules Jerusalem derby; Beersheba takes first

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:12:21 GMT

Hapoel coach Ziv Arie lamented the slow start but noted his side created chances, while goalkeeper Nadav Zamir admitted the early goal made the match difficult.

Blue-and-white skates to hockey gold in Bulgaria

BY ITAY GODER — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:50:03 GMT

Israel finished the 2026 IIHF World Championship Division II Group B with a flawless 5-0 record.

Hapoel Tel Aviv clinches Euroleague playoff berth with derby W over Maccabi in Serbia

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:33:08 GMT

Antonio Blakeney started to find the bottom of the basket, while Lonnie Walker responded to keep the yellow-and-blue close, but Collin Malcolm was unstoppable down the stretch as Hapoel took the win.

Israeli Olympic medalist Peter Paltchik on failure, pain, comeback, ahead of Jerusalem Marathon

BY JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:16:03 GMT

Former Israeli judoka Peter Paltchik opens up about the lowest points of his career, his Olympic journey, and how mental strength shaped his path to success, ahead of the Jerusalem Marathon.

Hapoel Tel Aviv eyes Euroleague playoffs while Maccabi prays for spot

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:47:28 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Fenerbahce 95-80 as the Reds closed in on clinching a playoff spot with a record of 22-13. Meanwhile, a crucial contest awaits Maccabi as its aspirations are questioned.

Back on track: Jerusalem Marathon returns as symbol of ‘normalcy’

BY JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:24:24 GMT

The event, scheduled for April 17, reflects Jerusalem's spirit and resilience, said the city's Mayor Moshe Lion.

Israeli pride: Peretz lifts Southampton over Arsenal and into Wembley spotlight

BY JOSH HALICKMAN — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:11:28 GMT

Peretz, who moved from Maccabi Tel Aviv to Bayern Munich and then to Hamburg, has made a number of spectacular saves against Arsenal's young guns, helping the Gunners reach high standings.

Israel’s ‘ice orphans’: Survival, legacy, and the battle for hockey gold in Sofia

BY ITAY GODER — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:15:37 GMT

For the small, bruised, and fiercely dedicated community of Israeli hockey, this tournament is absolutely everything.

Sounds of silence: Israeli sports return, but minus fans who define them

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:47:10 GMT

As the Israel Soccer League resumed play across the country this week, the atmosphere was eerie. It evoked the empty-stadium days of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Hapoel Tel Aviv, Maccabi Tel Aviv make crucial Euroleague wins ahead of derby

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:08:15 GMT

Hapoel up to 4th place in Euroleague with win over Panathinaikos • Maccabi continues late-season push for Play-In.

Miracle in Sinaia: Israeli underdogs break Soviet chess dominance in 1965

BY ITAY GODER — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:43:15 GMT

In 1965, a group of Israeli amateurs shocked the Soviet chess elite, securing a moral victory in the Cold War arena. The "Miracle in Sinaia" remains a powerful symbol of Israeli resilience.

Why Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz is making headlines in Britain

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:40:28 GMT

Peretz emerged as one of the more talked-about figures in British football coverage after helping Southampton beat Arsenal for the British FA Cup.

Between war and wins: Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Euroleague playoff push fueled by resilience - interview

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:54:55 GMT

Recently, Maccabi General Manager Claudio Coldebella spoke with Giuseppe Nigro of La Gazzetta dello Sport in Italy, sharing some of the successes he has experienced this season.

Star-Spangled exodus: How MLS became a Mecca for Israeli soccer stars

BY ITAY GODER — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:42:57 GMT

The era of the “Yored” is dead; the era of the “Ambassador” has arrived. And this season is the final proof that Israeli soccer has found itself a new home.

Maccabi Tel Aviv keeps Play-In hopes alive

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:05:16 GMT

With five games left in the Euroleague, the yellow-and-blue are within striking distance but need all hands on deck.

Desert diamond: Or Divan and the new dawn of Israeli women’s soccer

BY ITAY GODER — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:10:08 GMT

Divan is a rare talent in the local landscape, her superb aerial game making her a constant threat on high balls, completing the profile of a truly modern and well-rounded player.

Israeli national soccer team draws at Georgia in friendly

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:15:17 GMT

Ahead of the Nations League matches coming up in the fall, Israel played Georgia to a 2-2 draw in friendly action over the weekend at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi.

Tony Blair rejects Gaza genocide charge, says Western leaders are failing to stop antisemitism

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:53:00 GMT

Tony Blair rejected claims that Israel’s war in Gaza amounts to genocide, warning that Western leaders are failing to confront the political climate fueling rising antisemitism.

Maccabi Tel Aviv keeps Euroleague Playoff hopes alive with win over Fenerbahce

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:43:44 GMT

It was yet another game that demonstrated yet again how critical the club’s Israeli contingent is, as Roman Sorkin and Tamir Blatt both starred for Oded Katash’s squad.

Prince of Tbilisi: Teen Izhak Ashpiz’s impressively stoic rise to Israeli judo royalty

BY ITAY GODER — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:44:13 GMT

Winning gold here as an outsider is akin to winning a high-stakes poker game in a room full of professionals who own the house. Ashpiz didn’t just win; he dictated the terms of the engagement.

Getting back to the games while under fire

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:40:23 GMT

Israeli sports leagues prepare to resume under strict safety guidelines, with empty stadiums and arenas.

Both Tel Aviv clubs stay in Euroleague hunt: Hapoel dominates, Maccabi rallies

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:41:54 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv crushed Bologna 109-91 as five players scored in double digits to help the Reds cruise to a decisive win.

Hapoel Tel Aviv downs Paris; Jerusalem eliminated by Turk Telekom

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:58:50 GMT

The win moved Hapoel’s record to 19-11 as it remained in fifth place ahead of a duel with Bologna late Thursday night back in Sofia.

From Bayern’s bench to Southampton’s savior: Daniel Peretz and the rise of the ‘Iron Dome’

BY ITAY GODER — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:53:43 GMT

Daniel Peretz was the “Golden Boy” of Israeli soccer, a player who had famously stared down German strikers at the U-21 Euros and won.

Blueprint under fire: David Pisonero’s bid to rebuild Israeli handball from ground up

BY ITAY GODER — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:58:31 GMT

David Pisonero is 4,200 kilometers away from his home in Valladolid, Spain, but his mind is occupied by a singular, complex mission: leading the Israeli National Handball team.

Jerusalem eyes EuroCup semis as ‘Triple J’ finds his groove

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:46:24 GMT

Josiah-Jordan James has emerged as a key contributor for Hapoel Jerusalem as the Reds chase a EuroCup semifinal berth from their temporary home in Belgrade.

Blue-and-white in Brooklyn: Avdija, Saraf shine during historic night for Israeli hoops

BY JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:36:29 GMT

Thousands of Israeli and Jewish fans packed the arena in Brooklyn, turning it into a sea of blue and white, as three Israelis shared the same NBA court for the very first time.