Journalist Celebrates Hapoel Tel Aviv's Toto Cup Victory

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Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-2 to win the Toto Cup, their first title since 2012, while Israeli election results show no bloc with a majority. Journalist Anat Kamm expressed joy for left-wing supporters following the football win. Actress Rotem Sela also attended the match and shared her support online. The victory is Hapoel's second Toto Cup and first final win over Maccabi since 1983.

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Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-2 to win the Toto Cup.
The win is Hapoel's first title since 2012 and first final win over Maccabi since 1983.
Israeli election results show no bloc has secured a majority for government formation.
Journalist Anat Kamm celebrated the football win, calling it good news for leftists.
Actress Rotem Sela attended the game and shared her support on social media.

Following the 26th Knesset elections, Israeli political parties are grappling with the formation of a government as no bloc secured a clear majority. The Likud party, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, emerged as the largest party with 27 seats, while Gadi Eisenkot's party secured second place with 21 seats. Netanyahu's bloc garnered 53 seats, the "change bloc" 48, and Arab parties 19. Amidst the political uncertainty, Hapoel Tel Aviv achieved a significant sporting victory, defeating Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-2 in the Toto Cup final at Bloomfield Stadium. This marks the club's first league title since 2012.

Journalist Anat Kamm celebrated the win on social media, posting on X, "Congratulations to my friends, the fans of Hapoel, amen. From here, only good news for the leftists." The match saw Hapoel Tel Aviv take a commanding 3-0 lead with goals from Roy Elkohen, Omri Altman (penalty), and Daniel Dapa. However, Maccabi Tel Aviv mounted a late comeback with two goals from Dor Peretz in the 89th and 91st minutes, making for a tense finish.

Hapoel Tel Aviv ultimately held on to secure their second Toto Cup title in the club's history, their first since the 2001/02 season. This victory also marks their first win against Maccabi Tel Aviv in a final since 1983. Actress and TV presenter Rotem Sela was present at the game, sharing her excitement from "Gate 5," Hapoel's cheering section, on Instagram, wishing everyone good luck and later posting that she "brought luck or at least didn't ruin it."

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