Beitar Jerusalem

Down the yellow-and-black road: Beitar Jerusalem’s title dream takes shape

Beitar, for the first time in what seemed to be eons, was atop the table with the season having just completed Matchday 19, as it took over sole possession of first place.

JANUARY 23, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

BEITAR JERUSALEM coach Barak Itzhaki has quietly guided the yellow-and-black from early-season promise to an unlikely place atop the Israel Premier League table at midseason.

HAPOEL TEL AVIV’S Liran Rotman assisted on the winning goal and made up for his penalty miss in last week’s derby as the Reds beat Hapoel Beersheba 2-1 at Bloomfield.

Beitar Jerusalem moves into top spot

Hapoel Beersheba falls late to Hapoel Tel Aviv • Maccabi Haifa dominates Maccabi Tel Aviv

JANUARY 20, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate with Timoti Muzie (center) after his 33rd-minute tally provided all the scoring in Beitar’s 1-0 win over Maccabi Bnei Reineh.

Beitar Jerusalem grabs share of first place in win against Maccabi Bnei Reineh

Beersheba still tops table on goal difference • Macaabi Tel Aviv edges Sakhnin • Hapoel Haifa, Hapoel TA draw

JANUARY 11, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

ERAN ZAHAVI, the all-time leading scorer of the Israel national team, bid farewell to the pitch at 38, closing the curtain on a legendary career defined by goals, records and unforgettable moments.

Eran Zahavi announces retirement, bringing an era of Israeli soccer to a close

After months of speculation and deliberation, the all-time leading scorer of the Israel national team confirmed that he will not return to the pitch.

JANUARY 1, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Atar, Beitar Jerusalem best Maccabi Haifa

Hapoel Haifa stuns Maccabi Tel Aviv with draw, Beersheba blanks Ness Ziona, Late tally lifts Netanya

FEBRUARY 10, 2020ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate with Eliran Atar (center) after the forward scored on a 26th-minute penalty in his first match with the club to help the yellow-and-black beat Maccabi Haifa 2-0 last night in Israel Premier League action at Teddy Stadium

Bnei Yehuda beats Beitar Jerusalem at Teddy

Leader Maccabi Tel Aviv held to draw at Beersheba • Maccabi Haifa stunned at home by Kfar Saba

FEBRUARY 3, 2020ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Beitar Jerusalem's players look on as the team slumps to a 3-1 defeat to Bnei Yehuda, Februry 2, 2020

Mac Haifa stays within striking distance of 1st

Maccabi Tel Aviv holds four-point lead atop table • Beitar Jerusalem edges Ness Ziona • Beersheba held

JANUARY 29, 2020ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

MACCABI HAIFA continues to keep the pressure on the Maccabi Tel Aviv 20 games into the Premier League season, in a title race that could go down to the wire.

Being Beitar: Holon’s “Yalla! Beitar” exhibit

Holon’s “Yalla! Beitar” exhibit explores and celebrates the singular history of a fiercely beloved iconic team.

NOVEMBER 14, 2019ByCARMIT SAPIR VITZ

Beitar Jerusalem visits the capital's Shaare Zedek Medical Center

Beitar Jerusalem pops in for a quick check-up and visit to one of Jerusalem's largest medical centers.

NOVEMBER 5, 2019ByZACHARY KEYSER

Beitar Jerusalem Football Club meets Dr. Ofer Marin at the Shaare Zedek Medical Center

Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldinho visits Israel to compete in Shalom Game

The two teams will compete in this one-time friendly match to promote coexistence between the two countries, that they are hopeful will materialize from Haifa and reach every corner of the world.

OCTOBER 28, 2019ByZACHARY KEYSER

Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldinho and former president of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Beitar notches big win - Beersheba, Maccabi Tel Aviv keep things tight

“I waited a very long time for this and I am thrilled that I was able to prove myself,” said an exuberant Damari, who hasn’t been on the active squad for the majority of the early season.

OCTOBER 22, 2019ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN