Israel National Team

Former Beitar Jerusalem player Shimon Chernocha dies at age 78

"He was always a listening ear, knew how to give the combative advice to the team," said former player Aviram Brokhian. "Every player on the team loved him."

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Shimon Chernocha.
ISRAEL'S PLAYERS celebrate after defeating the Haudenosaunee 7-4 to capture the country’s first-ever medal at the Women’s Field Lacrosse World Championship in Tokyo.

Israel women’s lacrosse team wins historic bronze at World Championship

Israel defeated the Haudenosaunee 7-4 in Tokyo to claim its first Women’s Field Lacrosse World Championship medal, with Jordyn Lipkin leading the tournament in goals and points.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
ISRAELI GUARD Maya Zilbershlag enters the U20 European Championship as one of the country’s brightest young prospects.

Hoops and hopes: Maya Zilbershlag leads Israeli basketball to European competitions

One of Israeli basketball’s top young female talents leads Israel into the U20 Women’s European Championship before beginning her college career at Purdue.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Emanuel Sharp #21 of the Houston Cougars looks on against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Toyota Center on March 26, 2026 in Houston, Texas

Israeli-American Emanuel Sharp signs three-year contract with NBA's Sacramento Kings

The deal is reportedly $6.35 million over three years. The first two years are guaranteed, with a team option for the third.

|ByRICHARD OFFENBACHER

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.