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Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Ran Kozuch Proud After Champions League Playoff Qualification

Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Red Star Belgrade 2-0 in the Champions League qualifier second leg, advancing 3-0 on aggregate to the playoff round where they will face Sabah FC. Coac…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Ran Kozuch Proud After Champions League Playoff Qualification

Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Red Star Belgrade 2-0 to advance to the Champions League playoff round with a 3-0 aggregate. Coach Ran Kozuch praised the team's performance and called…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Doctor Faces Hostile Crowd After Israel Flag Celebration in Belgrade

After Hapoel Be'er Sheva's 2-0 win over Red Star Belgrade, the team's doctor waved an Israeli flag on the pitch, provoking hostile reactions from Serbian fans. The team now prepar…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Could Face Azerbaijan's Sabah in Champions League Playoff

If Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeats Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League qualifiers, they will face Azerbaijan's Sabah FC, a rising club that recently won its first national title…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Upsets Red Star Belgrade to Reach Champions League Playoff

Hapoel Be'er Sheva stunned Serbian champions Red Star Belgrade with a 2-0 away win on August 11, 2026, advancing 3-0 on aggregate to the Champions League playoff round. They will…

Israel Strengthens Independent Defense Amid Shifting US-Iran Dynamics in Middle East

Amid shifting US-Iran relations and regional realignments, Israel is bolstering its technological and intelligence capabilities to ensure independent defense and strategic stabili…

Red Star Belgrade Reserves Abu Fani and Arnautovic for Crucial Clash Against Hapoel Be'er Sheva

Red Star Belgrade hosts Hapoel Be'er Sheva on Tuesday aiming to overturn a 1-0 first-leg loss and reach the Champions League playoff. Israeli midfielder Mohammed Abu Fani is set t…

Israeli Water Company Mekorot Expands to Strengthen Nicosia's Water Infrastructure Amid Crisis

Israeli water company Mekorot has signed an agreement to improve water management and infrastructure in Nicosia, Cyprus, focusing on reducing water loss and enhancing wastewater t…

Azerbaijan Distances Itself from Israel Amid Growing Security and Diplomatic Shifts

Azerbaijan is distancing itself from Israel amid diplomatic tensions following Israel's recognition of the Armenian genocide and growing Azerbaijani ties with Turkey and the Pales…

Israeli Foreign Ministry Warns Tourists in Greece to Avoid Anti-Israel Protests and Conceal Jewish Identity

The Israeli Foreign Ministry warned Israelis in Greece to avoid anti-Israel protests and hide Jewish symbols amid security threats. Iran's Revolutionary Guards' Unit 4000 is condu…

International Education Leaders Visit Israel to Study Early Childhood Innovation

Twenty-three senior education professionals from 19 countries visited Israel to study innovative early childhood education methods at Seminar Hakibbutzim College, hosted by MASHAV…

Azerbaijan Shifts Away from Israel as US Firm Ondas Gains Ground in Defense Deals

Maccabi Netanya Sets Record Budget to Return to Israeli Premier League's Top Six

Maccabi Netanya owner Ross Kastin has set a record 54.6 million shekel budget to rebuild the club and target a top-six finish in the Israeli Premier League. Coach Roni Levy has st…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Upsets Red Star Belgrade 1-0 in Champions League Qualifier

Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Red Star Belgrade 1-0 in the first leg of the Champions League third qualifying round, gaining confidence ahead of the second leg in Serbia. Coach Ran…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Hosts Red Star Belgrade in Champions League Qualifier

Hapoel Be'er Sheva hosts Red Star Belgrade in Hungary for a Champions League qualifier, aiming to upset the Serbian favorites and advance to the playoff round. Key lineup changes…

Israel Halts Armenian Genocide Recognition Amid Azerbaijani Diplomatic Pressure

Israel halted a parliamentary move to recognize the Armenian genocide after Azerbaijan pressured it diplomatically, citing Turkey's interests as a red line. Azerbaijan expressed d…

Red Star Belgrade Includes Former Maccabi Player Derick Lukassen Ahead of Hapoel Be'er Sheva Clash

Red Star Belgrade includes former Maccabi Tel Aviv defender Derick Lukassen in their squad to face Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the Champions League playoff. The Serbian champions are th…

Over 2,000 Chabad Hasidim Gather in Muslim Kazakhstan for Rabbi Schneerson’s Yahrzeit

Over 2,000 Chabad Hasidim gathered in Almaty, Kazakhstan, to commemorate Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson’s yahrzeit, overcoming complex travel through Muslim countries. Rabbi Yesha…

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be'er Sheva Learn Possible Playoff Opponents in European Qualifiers

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be'er Sheva learned their potential opponents for the third qualifying and playoff rounds in European competitions. Maccabi faces CSKA Sofia and could…

Israeli Football Teams Await European Playoff Draws After Strong Start

Israeli football clubs Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Beitar Jerusalem prepare for European playoff draws after advancing to the third qualifying round…

Maccabi Netanya Loses Christian Novacuo as He Chooses Qarabağ Over Israeli Club

Christian Novacuo, who had agreed to join Maccabi Netanya, chose Azerbaijani club Qarabağ instead, disappointing the Israeli team. Netanya plans to find another left winger and wi…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Awaits UEFA Decision on Hosting Fans Amid Disciplinary Proceedings

Maccabi Tel Aviv stopped ticket sales for their Europa League match against CSKA Sofia after UEFA launched disciplinary proceedings over fan misconduct. Both clubs await UEFA's de…

British-Azerbaijani Dual Citizen Arrested in Cyprus for Spying on UK Airbase for Iran

A British-Azerbaijani dual citizen was arrested in Cyprus for spying on a UK airbase and passing information to Iran's Revolutionary Guard. The arrest underscores Iran's ongoing e…

Trump and Netanyahu Discuss Possible Land Blockade to Intensify Pressure on Iran

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have discussed a potential land blockade on Iran to intensify economic pressure. The plan involves pressuri…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Nears European Season After Dominant Win Over Sheriff Tiraspol

Maccabi Tel Aviv advanced closer to the Europa League group stage after defeating Sheriff Tiraspol 1-0 in the second leg, securing a 6-0 aggregate win. They will face the winner o…

Azerbaijan Bans Iranian Media Outlets Citing Propaganda Against State Sovereignty

Azerbaijan has banned two Iranian media outlets, accusing them of propaganda against its sovereignty, following Iran's ban on Azerbaijani media. This escalation occurs amid report…

Turkey Deepens Influence in Gaza Through IHH Despite Israeli Terror Designation

Turkey, through the IHH organization, is expanding its influence in Gaza by providing aid and infrastructure despite being labeled a terrorist group by Israel. This reflects Ankar…

Dinamo Zagreb Stages Dramatic Comeback to Reach Champions League Third Qualifying Round

Dinamo Zagreb overturned a two-goal deficit to beat Thun 3-2 after extra time on July 28, 2026, advancing to the Champions League third qualifying round. Thun will continue in the…

Iran Threatens Ukraine After Drone Attack on Iranian Ship in Caspian Sea

Iran has threatened Ukraine after a Ukrainian drone strike hit an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea, escalating tensions over military shipments in the region. Iran condemned the at…

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Conduct Covert Attacks on Israeli and US Targets Across Middle East and Beyond

Iran's Revolutionary Guards' Unit 4000 has been orchestrating covert drone and UAV attacks on Israeli and US targets across the Middle East, including bases in Turkey, Cyprus, Gre…

Israeli Football Shows Signs of Recovery in UEFA Rankings After Two-Year Decline

Israeli football, after falling to its lowest UEFA ranking in seven years, has shown improvement with recent wins by top clubs, raising hopes for better future standings.

Greece Buys $4 Billion Multi-Layer Israeli Air Defense System to Counter Turkey Threat

Greece has approved a $4 billion deal to buy a multi-layer Israeli air defense system including Iron Dome, Barak MX, and Spyder to enhance its defense against Turkey. The purchase…

Freddy Vargas Signs Two-Year Deal with Neftchi Baku After Loan from Maccabi Netanya

Venezuelan forward Freddy Vargas has permanently transferred from Maccabi Netanya to Neftchi Baku after a loan spell, signing a two-year contract with the Azerbaijani club. Neftch…

CSKA Sofia Fined for Nazi Salute and Antisemitic Acts Ahead of Potential Maccabi Tel Aviv Clash

CSKA Sofia was fined 50,000 euros and banned from selling tickets for an away European match after fans performed Nazi salutes and engaged in violent clashes during a game against…

Emirati Analyst Claims Recent Iran Strikes Signal Israeli Tactics Ahead of Possible Ground Invasion

Emirati analyst Amjad Taha claims recent U.S. strikes in Iran follow Israeli drone tactics and could lead to a wider international operation involving ground forces and local alli…

Israeli Parliament Halts Armenian Genocide Recognition Vote Amid Jewish Community Concerns

The Israeli Knesset postponed a vote on recognizing the Armenian genocide after appeals from Azerbaijan's Jewish community raised concerns about harming bilateral relations and co…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Accelerates Negotiations for Helio Vieira Arla Amid Two Contenders

Maccabi Tel Aviv is in advanced talks to transfer midfielder Helio Vieira Arla, with Samsunspor and Qarabağ FK as the final contenders after other clubs withdrew. The asking price…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Negotiates Intensively for Helio Varela Amid Two Club Bids

Maccabi Tel Aviv is in advanced talks to transfer midfielder Helio Varela, with Samsunspor and Qarabağ FK as the remaining interested clubs after others withdrew. The asking price…

Israeli Exports Hit Record $169 Billion in 2025, Surpassing Expectations

In 2025, Israeli exports reached a record $169 billion, surpassing forecasts and the previous 2022 high. Growth was led by high-tech and R&D sectors despite geopolitical and logis…

Iran Says Azerbaijan Denies Hosting US or Israeli Military Bases Amid Regional Talks

Iran's top military advisor said Azerbaijan denied having US or Israeli bases on its soil during talks with Iran and Turkey, with Turkey pledging not to use its Incirlik base agai…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Draws Favorable Opponents in UEFA Europa League Qualifiers

Maccabi Tel Aviv will face Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League third qualifying round, with the winner set to meet either Qarabağ FK or CSKA Sofia. The Israeli club aims to adva…

Israeli Clubs Face Tough Opponents in UEFA Champions League and Conference League Qualifiers

Israeli football clubs begin European qualifiers this week, with Hapoel Be'er Sheva facing Vikingur Reykjavik and potential tough opponents ahead. Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Avi…

Yoav Gabry Appointed CEO of Ashdod Oil Refinery Amid Operational Challenges and Market Opportunities

Yoav Gabry has been named CEO of the Ashdod Oil Refinery, succeeding Ronen Yehezkel after a challenging year marked by operational failures, environmental fines, and employee deat…

Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv Face New Opponents in Conference League If They Advance

Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv will play their first UEFA Conference League qualifying matches this week against AEK Larnaca and Ludogorets, respectively. If they advance, t…

Tens of Thousands Flock to Safed for Annual Arizal Pilgrimage Amid Nationwide Events

Tens of thousands of Jews gathered in Safed to commemorate the Arizal's yahrzeit, with enhanced security and transport. Concurrently, Bnei Brak faced a municipal building break-in…

Maccabi Tel Aviv's Helio Varela Returns Amid Transfer Interest from European Clubs

Helio Varela of Maccabi Tel Aviv returns to Israel to resume training amid interest from several European clubs, though no official transfer offers have been made yet.

Eric Trump Meets Baku Chief Rabbi to Discuss Israel-Azerbaijan Ties and South Caucasus Peace

Eric Trump met with Baku's Chief Rabbi Zamir Isayev at the U.S. Congress to discuss Israel-Azerbaijan relations, regional peace efforts, and community ties. They highlighted the s…

Azerbaijan's Neftchi Baku Shows Interest in Maccabi Netanya's Matheus Dabo

Azerbaijan's Neftchi Baku is exploring a transfer for Maccabi Netanya's Matheus Dabo, who has one year left on his contract, following a recent deal for another Netanya player.