Israel National Team

Soccer: Israel's Abu Farchi sent off after controversial gun gesture celebration

Israel forward Saied Abu Farchi was shown a red card after celebrating his goal against Austria by using the corner flag to mimic a gun, leaving Israel with 10 players in a 3-1 Nations League defeat.

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Israel's forward #22 Saied Abu Farchi (top L) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Nations League Group B3 football match between Austria and Israel in Linz, Austria on September 24, 2026.
Israel Coach Ran Ben Shimon has challenged the blue-and-white to compete for the top two places in its Nations League group as the team begins a demanding international campaign.

Israel head coach Ran Ben Shimon addresses grueling schedule ahead of Nations League opener

Ben Shimon said Israel’s objective in the Nations League is clear: challenge for the top two places while recognizing the competition’s importance as a pathway toward the European Championship.

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“Krunic gave me the keys to lead”.

Yair Kravitz: 'In the Israeli national team, every player needs to show up'

Yair Kravitz explains why he is optimistic about Hapoel Holon and discusses the gaps with top clubs and national team criticism: "We have talent."

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Kraft Stadium in Jerusalem, seen from above.

From Jerusalem to LA28: American Football is flourishing in Israel at the Kraft Stadium

For American football in Israel, the Kraft name is not simply written on a stadium. It is part of the story of how the sport was built.

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Blue-and-white aims to lift country’s spirits

Soccer is secondary to the situation, as the Israel National Team embarks on a 4-games-in-10-days qualifying stretch.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL COACH Alon Hazan (left), midfielder Neta Lavi (middle) and Sports Director Yossi Benayoun speak ahead of the upcoming set of Group I Euro 2024 qualifiers.

Forward Artzi, others to prove tenacity of Israel basketball

The last team standing will earn a ticket to the Olympic qualifying tourney itself next summer just ahead of the Paris Games.

AUGUST 10, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
AFTER MANY years of sitting on the bench for the National Team, Netanel Artzi will get more playing time for Israel in the Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament this weekend.

Blue-and-white beats Spain, duel with Germans on tap

The Israel National Team in tackle football has won an astonishing victory against Spain, now Germany stands before them.

AUGUST 8, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
ISRAEL RECEIVER Nabiel Ben Shalom (left) dives for a ball during the blue-and-white’s 30-23 victory over Spain.

Israeli national soccer team shut out by Switzerland

Israel is still searching for their first win of the Euro qualifiers. The next round of games will be in June.

MARCH 29, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL DEFENDER Doron Leidner (right) view for the ball with Switzerland's Cedric Itten during the sides' Euro 2024 Group I qualifier on Tuesday night, which the host Swiss won 3-0.

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.