Giro d'Italia

Israel Start-Up Nation's German rider Rick Zabel earns 'King of the Mountains' after opening stage of Grand Tour

A round-up of news from around Israel.

According to a statement by the team, ICA signed an agreement with Katusha Management: the Israeli team will race in the World Tour under the existing Katusha license.

In 2018 Israel hosted the three opening stages of the "Giro," marking the first time that a Grand Tour held a stage outside Europe.

KAN mum on report that billionaire Sylvan Adams is eager to fund performance

The mayor added: “This new path will give thousands of commuters a healthier and safer path to work.”

SpaceIL announced Monday that Adams would be joining their groundbreaking project and donating $5 million to the effort.

For many years Israel advocates have sought to sell an image of “brand Israel” that differs from the headlines about conflict and politics.

The launching of the race in Jerusalem, the capital of Israel, is a sign of solidarity, of identification.