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Football Association of Ireland · 48 stories
Jaffa community leaders held an emergency meeting to condemn an alleged police assault on Priest Constantine. They denounced the police's actions as excessive and called for commu…
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Samoa's Prime Minister La’auli Leuatea Schmidt apologized for a 2007 video showing him giving a Nazi salute and shouting "Heil Hitler." The apology comes amid a dispute between th…
Swiss women's national football team director Johan Djourou confirmed that a potential boycott of their World Cup playoff against Israel is still being discussed, while also stati…
The Swiss women's national soccer team is contemplating a boycott of their World Cup playoff match against Israel, with team management stating they will respect the players' deci…
Israel drew 1-1 with Ireland in the Nations League, with Dior Peretz scoring an equalizer after conceding a penalty. The result gives Israel two points from four games, leaving th…
Former Israeli football star Eyal Berkovich heavily criticized national coach Ran Ben Shimon's media conduct and perceived insincerity, particularly after the team's poor Nations…
Retired combat dogs from the IDF's Oketz unit attended a special screening of Brad Pitt's film "Heart of the Beast" in Kfar Saba with their former handlers. The event, organized b…
Despite a poor recent performance, the Israeli national football team has several players with significant market values according to Transfermarkt. The article challenges readers…
The Israeli Basketball Association's disciplinary prosecutor is seeking a fine of at least 30,000 shekels for Hapoel Jerusalem after fans ignited flares, delaying a semi-final gam…
New video from Jerusalem's Mea Shearim shows police deploying a stun grenade near civilians during riots, raising concerns about adherence to updated regulations. The police claim…
Former football star Eran Zahavi and his business partner Avi Arbiv have signed a major lease agreement with the "Rami Levy" retail chain for their commercial complex in Mazkeret…
Illy Gorlizki, a celebrated Israeli actor, singer, and theater icon who significantly shaped the nation's culture for over seven decades, has passed away at 91. He was known for h…
Israeli football club Maccabi Haifa held a memorial ceremony for 120 fans killed or fallen since the October 7 attacks. The event included families of fallen soldiers and club lea…
Investigative journalist Gerald Posner's analysis argues that Hamas's October 7 attacks meet the legal definition of genocide under the 1948 Genocide Convention. Posner examines H…
Jerusalem unveiled a mural at Teddy Stadium honoring Uri Danino and Hirsh Goldberg-Polin, rival football fans who became close friends during 328 days of Hamas captivity. The artw…
Following the unexplained death of a laboratory employee in Siberia, potentially from pneumonic plague, Israel is monitoring the situation closely. Health officials state there is…
A court has ordered journalist Hadas Steif and Galei Tzahal to pay NIS 600,000 to former Bar Association chairman Efi Naveh for invasion of privacy related to a phone hack. The st…
Paralympic athletes, including "Swords of Iron" war wounded, participated in a marine activity day in Tel Aviv, a first-time collaboration between the Israeli Paralympic Sports As…
An episode of "Tzion 3" reviewed the Israeli national football team's recent performance, discussing professional and communication issues. The program also previewed the upcoming…
Israel's basketball national teams will integrate young players into the senior squad after failing to qualify for the World Cup. Junior teams maintained their top-division status…
Ireland's national football team coach, Heimir Hallgrímsson, has asked UEFA to stop scheduling matches between Ireland and Israel due to tensions and controversial incidents. The…
Israeli Football Association Chairman Shino Zoaretz expressed confidence in coach Ran Ben Shimon to lead the team to Euro 2028 qualification, despite recent disappointing results…
Popular new weight loss drugs are causing rapid weight loss, leading to a surge in demand for plastic surgery to address excess skin and volume loss. Both the U.S. and Israel have…
In Israel's upcoming Knesset elections, Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party has been assigned the election letter 'B', historically linked to the National Religious Party. The R…
Zikim Beach, a site of the October 7th massacre, has reopened after extensive renovations and now serves as a symbol of resilience, offering therapeutic programs for trauma surviv…
UEFA is unlikely to separate Ireland and Israel in future football draws, citing no direct political conflict. A rematch is possible for Euro 2028 qualifiers, and UEFA is investig…
The Israeli Premier League's sixth gameweek will feature top referees Orel Grinfeld and Shnir Levi overseeing major matches after a three-week break. The Referees Association has…
Merav Sham Tov, sister of fallen soldier Guy Shabtay, shared her enduring grief and commitment to memorializing her brother nearly two years after his death. Shabtay, a former foo…
Two Israeli women, Einat Malka and Vered Perjon, who sustained severe physical and psychological injuries during their military and police service respectively, have found a vital…
Israel's Kinneret Cities Association is exploring limits on the number of jet skis and motorboats on the Sea of Galilee to improve safety and reduce pollution. This initiative fol…
Jerusalem authorities have approved a protest tent for the family of missing girl Haymanot Kasau, who disappeared over two and a half years ago. The family seeks to pressure the g…
Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit's upcoming testimony is seen as a critical juncture in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial, potentially determining the case's out…
The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the judiciary and government officials, particularly concerning the judicial overhaul legislation.
British sports commentators have strongly criticized the Irish team's decision to mix sports with politics, specifically their refusal to shake hands with Israeli players. They ar…
Four yeshiva students were injured, two moderately and two lightly, in a gas burner explosion at Tzinbari Beach on the Kinneret on Monday morning. Security footage showed the inci…
Business couple Dudu and Natalie Vaturi are nearing a deal to purchase the National League football club Hapoel Rishon LeZion. They plan to invest 2 million shekels this season, a…
The market for garden apartments in Israel saw a 39% drop in transactions between early 2024 and early 2026, while prices increased by 11.6%. Sales of apartments in new, unfinishe…
A report by the 5050 Project found that women's representation on Israeli television news decreased to 22.5% in September from 24.7% in August. Kan 11 had the highest representati…
Ten former Israeli Premier League stars, including Eran Levi and Liran Cohen, are still actively playing football in various lower divisions across Israel, maintaining their conne…
Former Israeli footballer Max Gerchen shared his experience with skin cancer, detailing his surprise diagnosis, emergency surgery, and recovery. He stressed the importance of regu…
The Israeli national football team is in danger of being relegated to League C of the Nations League after a draw with Ireland left them last in their group. They must win their u…
Influencer Ido Greenberg highlighted two initiatives supporting partners of fallen soldiers: the "He Left Behind a Spouse" association and the "Sagi Golan Laws." The latter aims t…
An emergency conference in Kafr Qara brought together Arab doctors, officials, and organizations to confront rising incitement and racism against medical staff. Participants calle…
Italian football club Lazio is considering signing Israeli player Liel Abada from Charlotte FC, but his high salary of $2.5 million per season is a major obstacle. Abada's contrac…
Deputy Head of the Israel Bar Association, Yosef Weitzman, revealed that Israel was close to appointing a Haredi judge to the Supreme Court about six years ago. The initiative, su…
An article criticizes mainstream media outlets like the BBC and The New York Times for allegedly biased coverage, contrasting their reporting on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Ne…
Israel is urged to prioritize tourism as a vital economic growth engine, a sector that has been neglected amidst ongoing security concerns. The industry significantly contributes…
Maor and Miran Buzaglo revealed their younger son Laio's distress over his older brother Ray's move to a new football academy. Laio is struggling with the change, missing his brot…
