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Israel struggles in World Cup qualifiers, faces 'uphill battle' after disastrous opening window

Playing the “home” game in Riga is obviously not ideal for Israel, but the squad has faced this challenge since the outbreak of the war in October 2023.

DECEMBER 5, 2025|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

YAIR KRAVITS (right) and Team Israel were badly outplayed by both and Germany and Croatia in their opening two matches to 2027 World Cup qualifying.

MAKING HIS first national team appearance since 2022, Tamir Blatt reenters the fold at a pivotal moment as Israel begins its push toward the 2027 World Cup.

Israel opens World Cup qualifying campaign with tough tests vs. Germany, Croatia

“We are about to launch the next campaign that is very significant for Israeli basketball and for all of us,” noted Beit Halachmi. “It’s a very big challenge, but also a huge opportunity."

NOVEMBER 27, 2025|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

A POSTCARD depicting the synagogue in Osijek’s Upper Town facing the cathedral. The synagogue was destroyed during the Holocaust.

Crossroads to comeback: Croatia’s Osijek leads minor Balkan Jewish cultural revival

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: This past month the Jewish community in Osijek hosted a whole slew of Jewish cultural activities for both the local Jewish and non-Jewish population.

OCTOBER 4, 2025|ByRONEN SHNIDMAN

2,000-year-old Roman cargo ship laden with olive and fruit remains uncovered in Croatia's Barbir Bay.

2,000-year-old Roman cargo ship with olive and fruit remains found in Croatia's Barbir Bay

The 12.5 meter wreck, excavated over four years, will be digitally mapped with photogrammetry before being reburied in the sand that protected it for two millennia.

OCTOBER 1, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

7,000-year-old findings in Ratina Cave, Croatia reveal Neolithic life on Šćedro Island

This confirms the thesis that during the Neolithic period, there were developed trade and maritime networks connecting Hvar, Korčula, Pelješac, and the wider eastern Adriatic region.

MARCH 2, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

7,000-year-old findings in Ratina Cave, Croatia reveal Neolithic life on Šćedro Island.

Discover Croatia’s Hidden Gems from the Sea

FEBRUARY 10, 2025ByISAAC KAPLAN

Decapitated, died from head injuries: Knights Templar site yields mysterious 'vampire' burial

"Unlike the aristocratic vampires known for their pale skin and slender figures, vampires from Balkan folklore were often described as bloated, long-nailed, and having a ruddy or dark complexion."

FEBRUARY 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Decapitated, twisted, died from head injuries: Knights Templar site yields mysterious 'vampire' burial in Croatia.

Grapevine October 18, 2024: What’s good for America

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

OCTOBER 19, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

THE DELEGATION from the Jewish National Fund-USA

Fly to Croatia this summer - the recommended Adriatic Sea destination

Discover Croatia's beauty: Stunning landscapes, rich culture, exquisite cuisine, vibrant nightlife, and warm locals make it a must-visit destination this summer.

JULY 2, 2024ByIN COOPERATION WITH THE CROATIAN NATIONAL AIRLINE

Are there still pieces of land unclaimed by any country?

Unclaimed pieces of land known as Terra Nullius still exist around the globe.

AUGUST 6, 2023ByWALLA!

Satellite image from the International Space Station (during Expedition 14) of Gornja Siga in 2007.

Why is this Croatian city banning tourists' wheeled suitcases?

Mayor Mato Frankovic instilled the ban, as part of the "Respect the City" initiative, with an attached fine of Rs 23630 (approximately 1,067.68 NIS or $287.83 USD) for breaching the ban.

JULY 2, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF