Israel beats Albania in tense soccer friendly after booing of Hatikvah
“Throughout the three years of the war, I’ve become used to boos," said midfielder Eliel Peretz. "It’s unpleasant and disrespectful. But in the end, we’re professionals."
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Star-Spangled exodus: How MLS became a Mecca for Israeli soccer stars
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
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
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Israeli national soccer team draws at Georgia in friendly
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Tony Blair rejects Gaza genocide charge, says Western leaders are failing to stop antisemitism
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.
