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Hapoel Be'er Sheva Prepares Intensively for Champions League Playoff in Baku

Hapoel Be'er Sheva arrived in Baku and began preparations for their Champions League playoff match against Sabah FC, with coach Ran Kozuch emphasizing tactical discipline and the…

Mossad Chief Meets Syrian Foreign Minister to Ease Tensions After Israeli Airstrike

Following an Israeli airstrike on a Syrian airbase, Mossad Chief Ronen Gofman met with Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al-Sheibani to de-escalate tensions amid ongoing regional inst…

Azerbaijan Mediates to Ease Tensions Between Israel and Turkey

Azerbaijan is mediating between Israel and Turkey to reduce military tensions and restore a coordination mechanism in Syria, building on past diplomatic efforts led by President I…

Maccabi Haifa Makes Offer for Brazilian Midfielder Diego Rosa Amid Competition

Maccabi Haifa has offered a contract to Brazilian midfielder Diego Rosa, who is also sought by Azerbaijani clubs Neftchi Baku and Qarabag. The 23-year-old, currently with Apoel Ni…

Romanian Referee Istvan Kovacs to Officiate Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Champions League Return Match

UEFA appointed Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs to oversee Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Champions League second-leg match against Sabah FC in Azerbaijan. Kovacs, a top European official who…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Nears Historic Champions League Qualification Ahead of Baku Clash

Hapoel Be'er Sheva holds a 2-1 aggregate lead over Sabah FK ahead of their Champions League playoff second leg in Baku, with nearly half the stadium tickets sold. Sabah aims for a…

Israel Wins Gold and Bronze in Under-18 Judo World Championships

Israel's Ella Bar Lev won gold and Agam Noy took bronze in the under-18 judo world championships' under 48 kg category, marking a historic achievement for the Israeli team on the…

Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv Battle for Conference League Spots Against Strong European Opponents

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv face strong European teams in Conference League playoffs, while Hapoel Be'er Sheva edges closer to Champions League qualification after a home…

Sudden Strike at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport Causes Global Reports of Chaos

A sudden workers' strike at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport on August 20, 2026, caused major disruptions, forcing planes to return mid-flight and stranding passengers, with internatio…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Stranded in Romania Due to Ben Gurion Airport Disruptions

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is stuck in Romania due to a workers' strike causing flight disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport, delaying their return after a key Champions League win.

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Favored to Advance to Champions League Group Stage After Win Over Sabah

Hapoel Be'er Sheva boosted their chances to 65-78% of advancing to the Champions League group stage after a 2-1 win over Sabah. The second leg remains competitive, but Be'er Sheva…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Secures Crucial 2-1 Win Over Sabah in Champions League Playoff First Leg

Hapoel Be'er Sheva won 2-1 against Sabah in the first leg of the Champions League playoff in Bucharest, gaining an important advantage before the second leg in Baku. Aliel Peretz…

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Threaten More Destructive Weapons Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Iran's Revolutionary Guards threaten to use more destructive weapons if a new war erupts amid rising tensions, while U.S. President Trump announces unprecedented economic sanction…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Advances Contract Talks with Eliel Peretz Amid Transfer Race

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is advancing contract talks with key midfielder Eliel Peretz after their recent win and is pursuing additional foreign and Israeli signings ahead of European co…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Wins First Leg Playoff Against Sabah in Champions League Qualifiers

Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Azerbaijan's Sabah 2-1 in the first leg of the Champions League playoff, overcoming an early deficit to take the lead before next week's second leg in…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Dominates Possession but Struggles to Break Sabah's Defense in Champions League

Hapoel Be'er Sheva dominated possession against Sabah FK in their Champions League match on August 19, 2026, but struggled to create scoring chances, equalizing 1-1 just before ha…

Veljko Simic Scores Early Goal to Lead Sabah Against Hapoel Be'er Sheva in Champions League Playoff

Veljko Simic scored early for Sabah against Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the Champions League playoff, marking his sixth goal in seven qualifying matches and making him the top scorer in…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Ran Kozuch Opens Up Ahead of Champions League Playoff

Ran Kozuch, coach of Hapoel Be'er Sheva, discussed his career path, coaching philosophy, and upcoming Champions League playoff against Sabah FC. He emphasized dedication, learning…

Former Maccabi Haifa Star Sabrina Revives Career as Key Substitute for Sabah in Champions League Playoffs

Kasaner Sabrina, once a disappointing signing for Maccabi Haifa, has revived his career at Azerbaijani club Sabah as a key substitute, helping them reach the 2026 Champions League…

Fenerbahce Defender Arci Brown Explains Hebrew 'YHWH' Tattoo Amid Champions League Playoffs

During the 2026 Champions League playoffs, Fenerbahce defender Arci Brown attracted attention for his Hebrew tattoo "YHWH," symbolizing his Christian faith. Brown, who transferred…

Turkey's Rising Influence in Syria Sparks New Security Threats for Israel

Turkey's expanding military and political role in Syria, combined with Israeli airstrikes, raises fears of direct conflict with Israel. Experts urge Israel to maintain deterrence…

Russia Continues Supplying Iran With TNT and Drone Parts Via Caspian Sea Route Amid Rising Tensions

Russia is supplying Iran with TNT explosives and drone parts via the Caspian Sea route, reinforcing their strategic alliance amid tensions with the U.S. and Israel. Iran is prepar…

Italian Referee Davide Massa to Officiate Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Crucial Champions League Playoff Match

Italian referee Davide Massa will officiate Hapoel Be'er Sheva's crucial Champions League playoff match against Sabah on Wednesday. Massa is an experienced Serie A and European co…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Advances Confidently Toward Champions League Playoff Against Sabah

Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Red Star Belgrade 3-0 on aggregate to reach the Champions League playoff against Sabah. Israeli analysts praised their exceptional performance and stre…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Confident New Signing Younes Melida Will Exceed Expectations

Hapoel Be'er Sheva signed striker Younes Melida from Maccabi Tel Aviv and expects him to perform better under coach Ran Kozuch. The team traveled to Bucharest for a crucial Champi…

Turkish President Erdogan's Family Continues Business Ties with Israel Amid Official Trade Embargo

Despite President Erdogan's 2024 trade embargo on Israel, Turkish ports have seen record Azerbaijani oil shipments to Israel in 2025, facilitated by companies linked to Erdogan's…

Ben Gurion Airport Faces 24% Flight Delay Increase Amid Summer Traffic Surge

Ben Gurion Airport saw a 31% rise in departures and a 24% increase in delays last week, with only 9.8% of flights leaving on time. Infrastructure shortages and airspace congestion…

Kassandra Sabrina Scores Again as Sabah Wins Ahead of Hapoel Be'er Sheva Clash

Sabah FC defeated Kapaz 2-0 in Azerbaijan's league opener with goals from Joy-Lance Mickels and Kassandra Sabrina, who scored his second consecutive goal after transferring from M…

Supercomputer Predicts Tough European Challenges for Israeli Football Clubs

A supercomputer simulation predicts Israeli football clubs Be'er Sheva, Maccabi Tel Aviv, and Hapoel Tel Aviv face low chances of advancing in their upcoming European playoff matc…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Doubts New Signings Before Champions League Playoff Against Sabah

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is unlikely to sign new players before their Champions League playoff match against Sabah on Wednesday in Bucharest, relying on their current squad. The club fa…

Israeli TikTok Star 'Plastic Mom' Shares Her Journey of Extensive Plastic Surgery and Online Fame

Natalie Molkandov, known as "Plastic Mom," is an Israeli TikTok star famous for her extensive plastic surgeries and candid online presence with her daughter Or. She has spent arou…

Azerbaijan's Baku and Caucasus Mountains Captivate Israeli Travelers with Unique Blend of Old and New

Azerbaijan, especially Baku, captivates Israeli travelers with its unique mix of ancient heritage and modern architecture, warm hospitality, and strong bilateral ties. Visitors ex…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Pursues Previously Unavailable Foreign Players After European Success

After winning twice against Red Star Belgrade, Hapoel Be'er Sheva returns to Israel and plans to strengthen its squad by signing two foreign players, leveraging new funds from Eur…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Prepares for Champions League Playoff Clash Against Sabah Baku

Hapoel Be'er Sheva is set to face Azerbaijani champions Sabah in the Champions League playoff in Bucharest, with growing fan support and squad reinforcements underway. Former Isra…

Security Failures Spark Injuries in Sabah vs Aarhus Champions League Match

A violent fan clash before the Sabah vs Aarhus Champions League match caused injuries and exposed Sabah's failure to meet UEFA security rules, prompting investigations and possibl…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Poised for Historic Champions League Qualification After Big Win in Belgrade

Hapoel Be'er Sheva secured a significant win against Red Star Belgrade, positioning themselves for historic qualification to the UEFA Champions League group stage. Coach Ran Kozuc…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Advances to Champions League Playoff Despite Player's High Fever

Hapoel Be'er Sheva advanced to the Champions League playoff after defeating Red Star Belgrade 2-0 away, with key contributions from Javon East and a feverish Guy Mizrahi. The team…

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…

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…