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.

|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

|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

|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.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Can Barak Abramov save Israel's Beitar Jerusalem soccer club?

Is Beitar Jerusalem's new owner a messiah that can save the ailing team? Or will this be another false messiah for the legendary Israeli soccer club?

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022ByDAVID ASSAYAG
Beitar Jerusalem fans cheer their team during a match against Maccabi Umm el-Fahm at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem.

Beitar Jerusalem: The tumultuous sage of the Israeli team's ownership

Japanika restaurant chain owner Barak Abramov's purchase of the Beitar jerusalem team ended a long saga since Moshe Hogeg bought it in 2018.

AUGUST 19, 2022ByJOSH HALICKMAN
WAVING THE yellow and black at Teddy Stadium.

More continental momentum for Israeli soccer clubs

Zahavi, Mac TA oust Aris in Conference League • Beersheba beats Lugano • Beitar drops opener

AUGUST 14, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV striker Eran Zahavi scored the club’s lone second-leg goal against Aris Thessaloniki in a 2-1 road loss for the yellow-and-blue in Greece. The result saw the Israeli side advance in Conference League qualifying with a 3-2 aggregate win.

Behind the scenes of Beitar Jerusalem bid

Mission-based investor Josh Jacoby discusses ongoing attempt to lead purchase of premier Israeli club.

JULY 17, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
The Israeli Premier League match between Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Jerusalem at the Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem on April 23, 2022.

Beitar Jerusalem to become fan-owned, deal struck with troubled owner

Beiter Jerusalem owner Moshe Hogeg and the soccer club's supporters' trust have reached an agreement for the sale of the club in crisis.

JUNE 26, 2022ByTAL SPUNGIN
Fans of Beitar Jerusalem shout slogans during a match against Bnei Sakhnin as part of the Israeli Premier League, at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem February 10, 2013

Yellow-and-blue dominates Tel Aviv derby

Beitar tops Hapoel for Jerusalem bragging rights • Netanya upsets leader Maccabi Haifa

APRIL 26, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV midfielder Avi Rikan scored two goals and assisted on another in the yellow-and-blue’s 5-0 derby victory over Hapoel at Bloomfield.

Maccabi Haifa widens gap atop standings

Greens shut out Beersheba as Mac TA, Netanya draw • Hap TA stuns Sakhnin • Beitar beats Ashdod

APRIL 5, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Beersheba clashed on Monday night at Sammy Ofer Stadium, with the league-leading Greens emerging with a 2-0 home victory

Beitar Jerusalem fans stab Hapoel Tel Aviv fan, 12 arrested for violence

Eyewitnesses near the area said they saw a fan of Hapoel Tel Aviv bleeding amid a violent brawl at the Jerusalem Central Bus Station.

JANUARY 25, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
THE JERUSALEM Central Bus Station and its iconic clock face.

Israel and the world’s best photojournalism on display

“The photographers work with respect for their subjects, and the subject matter,” said curator Galia Gur Zeev. “They reflect the events that are taking place."

DECEMBER 22, 2021ByBARRY DAVIS
PHOTO OF The Year was awarded to Natan Dvir’s compelling chromatic shot of octogenarian residents of Ashkelon whose home took a direct hit from a Hamas rocket during Operation Guardian of the Walls.

Israeli soccer: Maccabi Haifa puts pressure on Beersheba

Yellow-and-blue edges Beitar • Hap TA, Hap Jerusalem draw at Bloomfield • Ashdod stays hot

DECEMBER 6, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV (in white) and Beitar Jerusalem dueled on Sunday night in the capital, with the visitors claiming a 2-1 victory after an exciting contest