Or Zehavi Signs With Maccabi Kiryat Gat Ahead of National League Season

Or Zehavi, a 30-year-old central defender, has signed with Maccabi Kiryat Gat, the newly promoted team to Israel's National League. Zehavi, who began his youth career at Hapoel Jerusalem, moved early to Beitar Jerusalem and later returned to Hapoel, where he made his senior debut in 2016. He has had two separate stints with Beitar Jerusalem, most recently in the 2022/23 season.

Throughout his career, Zehavi has also played for Bnei Yehuda, Maccabi Jaffa, and the Cypriot club Ionikos Nikas. In the previous season, he was part of Ironi Modi'in. Joining Maccabi Kiryat Gat marks the seventh club in his professional career. The signing was announced on July 14, 2026, as part of the club's efforts to strengthen its squad following promotion from Liga Alef.