Israel National Team

Desert diamond: Or Divan and the new dawn of Israeli women’s soccer

Divan is a rare talent in the local landscape, her superb aerial game making her a constant threat on high balls, completing the profile of a truly modern and well-rounded player.

|ByITAY GODER
AT JUST 16, Or Divan has skipped the natural order of Israeli soccer. From scoring over 100 goals in a season to her time in the World Cup qualifiers, the striker is proving that greatness doesn’t wait for age.
IF ISRAEL can somehow win both of its upcoming World Cup qualifiers at Norway and Italy this weekend, it will place itself in great position to advance.

Israel set for pivotal World Cup qualifiers against Norway, Italy

With key road tests at Norway and Italy, Ben Shimon’s squad aims to keep World Cup dream alive.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
TEAM ISRAEL veteran Robb Paller's grand slam turned the game around for the blue-and-white, while starter Justin Alintoff (inset) kept the Israelis in it until the team's bats woke up in their come-from-behind 8-4 victory over France at the European Baseball Championship in Rotterdam.

Israel beats France, then loses to Brits to open Baseball Euros

In his typical no-nonsense style, Fish called the win a total team effort, saying “everyone in the line-up contributed in some way.”

|ByDANNY GROSSMAN
The World Cup qualifier soccer match between Moldova and Israel at Zimbru Stadium in Chisinau, Moldova, September 5, 2025.

Israel beats Moldova 4-0, gets key win to aim for playoffs in WC Qualifiers round

With goals from Dror Peretz, Manor Solomon, Tai Baribo, and Oscar Gloukh, Israel left Moldova with three points and a good form to face Italy on Monday.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Blue-and-white kicks off Euro qualification vs Kosovo

The blue-and-white will be under the direction of head coach Alon Hazan, who will begin his first European Championship campaign on the bench.

MARCH 23, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
WITH ERAN ZAHAVI having stepped back from the National Team, Israel head coach Alon Hazan (center) enters the Euro 2024 qualification campaign with a mixed roster of veterans and yongsters.

Israel’s national hoops ‘process’ in full swing

Captain Tomer Ginat relishes opportunity to lead next wave of hungry blue-and-white stars

FEBRUARY 23, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
TOMER GINAT is definitely a fan favorite. But the Hapoel Tel Aviv forward brings much more to the table, and hopes to lead the Reds to success at home and in continental play after returning to Israel from an extended stint in France.

New-look Israel preps for pair of qualifiers

With outside chance of making basketball World Cup, blue-and-white tips off vs Slovenia, Sweden.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
GUY GOODES shares a laugh at an Israel national team practice ahead of the blue-and-white’s pair of World Cup qualifiers this weekend, against Slovenia and Sweden

Beleaguered blue-and-white hosts Albania

Real Valladolid striker Shon Weissman looks to step up with other stars out as the Nations League playoff spot hangs on the line.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Israel forward Shon Weissman will have an opportunity to shine on Saturday as he will likely be the No. 1 striker in the Nations League duel with Albania

Israel takes step forward in FIBA qualifying

Well-balanced rout of Estonia sends blue-and-white to 2nd round • Finland, Sweden up next.

JULY 4, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL TEAMMATES celebrate on the court at the Drive-In Arena in Tel Aviv after beating Estonia 96-77 to advance to the next round of FIBA World Cup qualifying.

Bar Timor stepping up for blue-and-white - interview

Hapoel Tel Aviv point guard shoots the breeze about National Team, playing abroad and more.

JULY 1, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BAR TIMOR is one of a number of guards that the Israel National Team is counting on for leadership, on and off the court, in the FIBA World Cup qualifying campaign.