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‘We were playing for you’: Hapoel Tel Aviv remembers October 7

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:28:14 GMT

It was an evening of remembrance, grief and reflection, but also of community – a recognition that for Hapoel Tel Aviv, the events of October 7 are not something separate from the club’s story.

Bar Timor: 'We don't forget, we will continue carrying the memory with us'

BY OR SHKEDI — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:15:00 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv marked three years since Oct 7. Yannay: "We brought joy." Ginat: "We thought about the fallen then, and we think about them today."

UEFA opens probe into alleged misconduct during Ireland-Israel soccer match

BY REUTERS — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:49:30 GMT

The investigation follows reports of possible player misconduct during Ireland’s Nations League fixture against Israel, played behind closed doors in Serbia.

Ironi Ness Ziona honors brave hero of Flydubai flight: 'An inspiration'

BY OR SHKEDI — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:42:10 GMT

Mizrahi, Tapiro, Ariel, and Wiley visited Yaniv Hayoun, who helped save the Flydubai flight, and invited his family as guests of honor to the first home game.

Mizrahi departs for EuroLeague owners meeting, Israeli teams' status on table

BY OR SHKEDI — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:18:38 GMT

Maccabi's Mizrahi flies to Italy as Hapoel Tel Aviv and Jerusalem fight for EuroLeague licenses amid plans to return home games to Israel.

Maccabi Tel Aviv crushes Hapoel Jerusalem in Winner Cup

BY OR SHKEDI — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:57:38 GMT

Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Jerusalem 88-71 to reach Winner Cup final. Lundberg scored 14 in Q4, while Brissett and Sorkin led comeback from 10 points down.

Tel Aviv derby set for Winner Cup final

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:43:04 GMT

“Maccabi deserved to win,” said Jerusalem coach Sasa Obradovic. “While we played well in the first half, in the second half their quality came out.”

Blue-and-white earns point against Ireland, but relegation battle looms

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:33:58 GMT

Israel showed character in responding to last week’s heavy defeat and falling behind again, but the two points accumulated from four matches leave very little margin for error.

Hapoel Tel Aviv beats Ness Ziona to reach Winner Cup final

BY OR SHKEDI — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:50:00 GMT

After EuroLeague play, Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Ness Ziona 79-76 for a Winner Cup final spot. Blakeney, Wainright, German led as Itoudis awaits final rival.

Hapoel Tel Aviv sweeps EuroLeague basketball doubleheader, Maccabi Tel Aviv still winless

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:38:55 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Real Madrid to complete a strong EuroLeague double week, while Maccabi Tel Aviv fell to Panathinaikos and remained winless.

Hapoel Haifa edges Hapoel Tel Aviv 4-3 in friendly thriller

BY RAANAN BARANOVSKY AND SHLOMO WEISS — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:58:48 GMT

After a 0-0 draw, the teams put on a goal spectacle in a friendly match. Haim Silvas's side took a 0-4 lead before Elyaniv Barda's team nearly fought back.

Israel-Ireland soccer match ends with 1-1 draw, Israeli team wears black armbands in Oct. 7 tribute

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:59:31 GMT

According to UEFA rules, black armbands require prior approval and are reserved for recognized tragedies, national mourning, or the deaths of prominent soccer figures.

Irish soccer team's coach cuts press conference short after heated exchange with Israeli journalist

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:17:26 GMT

An Israeli journalist asked why Irish players allegedly called Israeli players “monkeys” during their previous match, prompting the coach to leave the press conference.

Baseball in Israel gets a boost from Jerusalem’s passionate baseball mom

BY HOWARD BLAS — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 01:54:59 GMT

A Christian woman brings her love of God and baseball to Jerusalem, growing the great American game in the Holy Land.

Israeli EuroCup, EuroLeague teams open their continental campaigns with mixed results across Europe

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:18:40 GMT

Lofton finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds, Smith added 18 points and Milton scored 14 in the win. Crockett led Rostock with 22 points, while Zach Copeland added 15.

Basket League and Players Union sign deal to boost Israeli players

BY OR SHKEDI — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:35:00 GMT

The sides agreed on a multi-year framework that includes establishing a dedicated fund, increasing resources for Israeli players, and introducing mechanisms to expand opportunities in the league.

Red Star: Bryant gives Hapoel Tel Aviv first EuroLeague victory

BY OR SHKEDI — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Hapoel Tel Aviv won 81-80 at Red Star Belgrade for its first EuroLeague victory, led by Elijah Bryant's 18 points. Real Madrid awaits in two days.

Hapoel Tel Aviv to hold ceremony marking three years since October 7 events

BY OR SHKEDI — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:15:27 GMT

A special ceremony will take place on October 5 at Shlomo Group Arena, commemorating those murdered and fallen since October 7 and honoring stories of bravery and sacrifice since the massacre.

Blue-and-white National Team needs accountability, not more excuses, after last loss - analysis

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:11:54 GMT

The question facing the IFA is no longer simply how Israel can recover from one disappointing defeat. The time for excuses is over. The time for accountability is now.

NIS 4m allocated to boost attendance in Israeli Basketball Super League

BY OR SHKEDI — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:35:00 GMT

The Basketball Super League board decided to build an incentive system aimed at increasing attendance in arenas following a drop last season. The playoff format will remain unchanged.

Maccabi Tel Aviv breezes into Winner Cup semis with balanced scoring output against Kiryat Ata

BY OR SHKEDI — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:51:59 GMT

After ASVEL loss, Yellows crush Kiryat Ata 109-61 to reach Winner Cup final four vs Jerusalem. Theis led with 15, Colson added 14 in dominant win.

Jerusalem’s new basketball roster impresses as Lofton Jr. lives up to the hype

BY JOSHUA HALICKMAN — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:23:39 GMT

Jerusalem has assembled the talent, hired an experienced coach, and made its Euroleague ambitions clear. Now it must turn that potential into results.

Ireland defeats Israel 3-0 amid pre-game controversy, plenty of pressure

BY ALAN SHATTER — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:09:39 GMT

The small group of Irish supporters cheered on their team, while the much larger and considerably noisier group of Israeli supporters cheered on Israel.

Maccabi Haifa amputee team wins conference cup

BY SHLOMO WEISS — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:20:00 GMT

The Greens defeated Scotland’s Ayr 4-0, completing a perfect tournament to claim the first-ever Conference League trophy. Ben Benjamin scored a brace, while Ohana and Maman added goals.

Irish soccer team wears black armbands, refuse to shake Israeli players' hands during match

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:46:53 GMT

The decision follows several conflicts amid the team, with players even demanding not to play the game due to the war in Gaza.

Dia Saba: The star captivating Turkish soccer

BY SHLOMO WEISS — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:35:00 GMT

From jersey number drama and coaching staff backing to secret restaurant entrances and Dubai family ties, the Israeli midfielder has become an unexpected sensation in Turkey.

Irish player of Israeli descent could retire from international soccer after Israel match - report

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:47:20 GMT

Reports in Ireland indicate that Finn Azaz, whose mother is Israeli and who has publicly said that his grandmother served in the IDF, could retire from international soccer.

Josh Christopher signs with Ironi Ness Ziona

BY OR SHKEDI — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:33:48 GMT

The American guard (24, 1.95 meters) logged 152 games in the NBA and ended last season in China, averaging 13.8 points per game for Shenzhen. "Excited to get going," he said after signing.

Football, politics must stay separate, IFA says after Irish team approves Nations League game

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN AND REUTERS — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:06:51 GMT

Ireland will play Sunday’s Nations League match against Israel following a squad vote, even as goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew from the team in protest.

Hapoel Beersheba to play in Germany with no fans in attendance after Belgium ban

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:09:37 GMT

The mayor of the Belgian city of Leuven, Mohamed Ridouani, decided that no Israeli team would play in the city's stadium because of security concerns.