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Maccabi Tel Aviv's Daniel Theis Cleared of Serious Injury After MRI in Germany

Daniel Theis of Maccabi Tel Aviv suffered a minor injury during a Supercup game but MRI results in Germany showed no serious damage. He is expected to play for Germany against the…

Israeli Gymnast Artur Dolgopyat Wins European Gold Despite Doubts About His Form

Israeli gymnast Artur Dolgopyat won gold in floor exercise at the 2026 European Championships in Zagreb, overcoming recent doubts about his form. Despite fatigue and a minor mista…

Israeli Gymnast Ron Fiatov Places Fourth on Parallel Bars at European Championships

Israeli gymnast Ron Fiatov placed fourth in the parallel bars final at the 2026 European Championships in Zagreb, narrowly missing a medal. Junior gymnasts Aviv Gossman and Tomer…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Center Daniel Theis Injured Playing for Germany Ahead of Season

Maccabi Tel Aviv's center Daniel Theis was injured playing for Germany against Croatia but is expected to recover. The team is also missing several players due to national team co…

Israeli Premier League Rises to 23rd in European Football Rankings After Strong 2026/27 Campaigns

The Israeli Premier League climbed to 23rd place in UEFA rankings for the 2026/27 season, driven by strong performances from Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Hapoel Tel Aviv. This marks the…

Injury Prevents Israeli Midfielder Stav Lemkin's Transfer to Lazio, Focus Shifts to Croatian Player

Israeli footballer Stav Lemkin's transfer to Lazio was halted due to injury, leading the Italian club to pursue Croatian Josip Šutalo instead. Lemkin continues to miss matches for…

Israeli Men's Gymnastics Team Qualifies for World Championships with Two European Championship Finals

The Israeli men's gymnastics team qualified for the World Championships by finishing tenth at the European Championships in Zagreb, with Artem Dolgopyat and Ron Fiatov reaching in…

Israeli Gymnastics Team Places 17th at European Championships in Zagreb

The Israeli gymnastics team finished 17th at the European Championships in Zagreb, with Leah Raz placing 32nd individually. The junior team ranked eighth, showing promising result…

Israel Basketball Captain Tomer Ginat Sidelined for Upcoming World Cup Qualifiers Due to Injury

Israel's basketball captain Tomer Ginat will miss the upcoming World Cup qualifying games against Poland and Latvia due to a knee injury, with Yam Madar stepping in as captain. Is…

Israeli Under-16 Water Polo Team Finishes 27th at World Championship with Strong Final Win

Israel's under-16 water polo team finished 27th at the World Championship in Croatia, closing with a 17-6 win over Slovenia. Coach Rotem Zuckerman praised the team's progress and…

Enlight Advances Talks to Acquire Major European Energy Developer for Hundreds of Millions of Euros

Israeli energy firm Enlight is negotiating to acquire a major German-focused energy developer for hundreds of millions of euros, expanding its European operations. The company rep…

Former Croatian Champion NK Zagreb Faces Collapse to Sixth-Tier League Amid Financial and Management Crisis

Professor Rafi Carasso Warns of Sophisticated Anti-Zionist Propaganda Threatening Israel and Jewish Communities Abroad

Professor Rafi Carasso warns of a sophisticated anti-Zionist propaganda network fueling global antisemitism and weakening Israel's international standing. He calls for urgent Isra…

Slovenia's Stefan Jukicimovic Emerges as Luka Doncic's Basketball Successor

Stefan Jukicimovic, a rising Slovenian basketball star, led his country to the Under-18 European Championship and is seen as the next Luka Doncic, projected as a top NBA draft pic…

Former International Referee Tihomir Pein Attacked Near Osijek Stadium in Croatia

Former international referee Tihomir Pein was attacked by two masked assailants near Osijek's old stadium in Croatia while jogging. He was treated on-site and expressed uncertaint…

Israel U16 Water Polo Team Beats South Africa 9-6 in World Championship Ranking Match

Israel's U16 water polo team defeated South Africa 9-6 in the World Championship classification matches in Croatia, securing their second win. Coach Rotem Zuckerman highlighted th…

Israeli Football Clubs Advance in European Competitions as UEFA Ranking Battles Intensify

Israeli football clubs have advanced in European qualifiers, with Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Hapoel Tel Aviv winning key matches. Israel ranks 23rd in UEFA standings, aiming to improv…

Israel's U20 Women's Water Polo Team Dominates France at European Championship

Israel's U20 women's water polo team defeated France 19-9 at the European Championship in Portugal, securing their first tournament win and advancing to play Serbia for ninth plac…

Israel Basketball Coach Announces World Cup Qualifiers Roster Without NBA Stars

Coach Ariel Beit Halachmi announced Israel's basketball roster for World Cup qualifiers without NBA stars Deni Avdija and Ben Sharf, preparing for upcoming games against Poland an…

Dramatic 3-3 Draw for Saint-Gilloise as Haileli Scores Late Equalizer

On August 5, 2026, Union Saint-Gilloise drew 3-3 with Bodø/Glimt in a dramatic Champions League qualifier featuring Israeli Anan Haileli. Sparta Prague upset Lyon 2-1, and Dinamo…

Israel's U16 Water Polo Team Secures Dramatic Win Over Ukraine at World Championship

Israel's U16 water polo team won 12-11 against Ukraine at the World Championship in Croatia, marking their first victory in the tournament. Aviv Gadron scored the winning goal in…

Nathaniel Buzolic: 10 Key Facts About The Australian Actor and Israel Advocate

Australian actor Nathaniel Buzolic, known for his role as Kol Mikaelson in "The Vampire Diaries," is also a vocal advocate for Israel and a devout Christian. Born in Sydney to Cro…

Israeli Open Water Swimming Team Begins European Championship in Paris Tomorrow

The Israeli open water swimming team begins competing tomorrow in the European Championships in Paris, focusing on the 10K Olympic race in the Seine River. The team aims to qualif…

Israeli Football Clubs Achieve Historic Success in European Competitions

Four Israeli football clubs advanced to the third qualifying round of European competitions for the first time in nine years, marking a historic success. This achievement, aided b…

Kiryat Shmona Coach Shay Barda Praises Team Character After Toto Cup Win

Kiryat Shmona secured a 1-0 Toto Cup win over Tiberias on August 1, 2026, with coach Shay Barda praising the team's character. New signing Rofat Abdulzada scored the winner and ex…

Israel Under-18 Handball Team Falls 30-22 to Portugal at European Championship

Israel's under-18 handball team lost 30-22 to Portugal in the European Youth Championship, finishing the preliminary round with one point. They will compete in the lower bracket t…

Israel Finishes 16th at U16 Women's Water Polo World Championship After Narrow Loss to Ukraine

Israel's U16 women's water polo team finished 16th at the World Championship in Croatia after a close 12-11 loss to Ukraine. Yahli Rokach scored five goals, and the team ended wit…

Israeli Football Clubs Advance in Europe, Boosting UEFA Ranking Prospects

Four Israeli football clubs advanced to the third qualifying round in European competitions, boosting Israel's UEFA coefficient to 22.125 points and 25th place. This progress impr…

Former Israeli Player Bilenky Scores Hat-Trick as Zalgiris Vilnius Advances in Conference League

Stanislav Bilenky, former Israeli league player, scored three goals and assisted once as Zalgiris Vilnius overturned a 3-0 deficit to beat Dinamo Tbilisi 7-2 in the Conference Lea…

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…

Israeli Youth Handball Team Falls to Croatia in European Championship Opener

The Israeli youth handball team lost 33-29 to Croatia in their European Championship opener despite leading most of the match and a 14-goal effort by Jonathan Pelech. Croatia's ph…

AEK Athens Signs Croatian Midfielder Mayr With Salary More Than Double Former Beitar Player

AEK Athens has signed Croatian midfielder Lovro Mayr from Wolfsburg for 6 million euros, offering him a net annual salary of 2 million euros, more than double the salary of Kings…

CNN Releases New List of Top 25 Nude Beaches Worldwide Excluding Israel's Dead Sea Site

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…

Mario Hezonja Returns to NBA, Signs One-Year Deal with Cleveland Cavaliers

Croatian forward Mario Hezonja is returning to the NBA after six years, signing a one-year, $2.8 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He leaves Real Madrid after four se…

Israel Appoints Vivian Eisen as New Ambassador to Colombia to Restore Diplomatic Ties

Israel has appointed Vivian Eisen as ambassador to Colombia, restoring diplomatic relations after a two-year break. The renewal follows an agreement between Israeli and Colombian…

Israel's U16 Girls Water Polo Team Begins World Championship Campaign in Croatia

Israel's U16 girls water polo team begins its World Championship campaign in Zagreb, Croatia, facing Hungary, the Netherlands, Mexico, and South Africa. The team completed six wee…

Mario Hezonja's Complex Exit from Real Madrid Sparks Summer Drama

Mario Hezonja's exit from Real Madrid is complicated by unpaid release fees and uncertain NBA offers, leaving his future in limbo between the NBA and EuroLeague teams.

Fenerbahce Wins, Thun and Dinamo Zagreb Draw in Champions League Qualifiers

Fenerbahce defeated Gornik Zabrze 1-0 to advance closer to the 2026/27 Champions League group stage, while Thun and Dinamo Zagreb drew 1-1, setting up a decisive second leg in Cro…

UEFA Punishes CSKA Sofia for Nazi Salute and Fan Violence in Europa League Qualifier

UEFA sanctioned CSKA Sofia with a 50,000-euro fine and ticket bans after fans performed Nazi salutes and caused violence during their Europa League qualifier against Derry City. T…

Israeli Basketball Federation Criticizes Players Missing National Team Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

The Israeli Basketball Federation criticized players who missed recent national team games ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers in August, emphasizing the importance of commitmen…

Real Madrid Star Mario Hezonja Announces NBA Return Using Exit Clause

Mario Hezonja has notified Real Madrid that he will leave the club to join the NBA, using an exit clause in his contract. After six years in the EuroLeague, the Croatian forward w…

Israeli Chef Itamar Bavli Advances to San Pellegrino Young Chef Regional Finals

Israeli chef Itamar Bavli from Santi restaurant has advanced to the San Pellegrino Young Chef regional finals in Bucharest this October. His innovative lamb dish reflects Israeli…

European Road Scams Targeting Israeli Tourists Steal Passports and Valuables

Israeli tourists in Europe face growing roadside scams where criminals puncture tires and steal valuables during staged breakdowns, especially in the Balkans and parts of Western…

Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Potential Opponents Narrowed for Champions League Third Qualifying Round

UEFA revealed the seedings for the Champions League third qualifying round, listing six possible seeded opponents for Hapoel Be'er Sheva if they beat Vikingur. The draw will take…

2026 World Cup Final Sets Highest Israeli TV Ratings in 28 Years

The 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain drew a 40.6% TV rating in Israel, the highest in 28 years, surpassing recent finals and second only to 1998.

Israel's Under-20 Handball Team Qualifies for 2027 World Championship

Israel's under-20 handball team defeated Croatia 36-31 to finish 15th at the European Championship, qualifying for the 2027 Under-21 World Championship in North Macedonia. The tea…

Israel Under-21 Handball Team Falls 35-23 to Iceland, Faces Last Chance to Qualify for World Championship

Israel's Under-21 handball team lost 35-23 to Iceland and must win their next match against the loser of Croatia-Romania to qualify for the World Championship.