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Kuwait May Join Abraham Accords in Six Months, Israeli Envoy States
Israel's ambassador to the UAE, Yossi Shelley, stated that Kuwait might join the Abraham Accords within six months. This announcement comes on the accords' sixth anniversary, and…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Midfielder Sees Silver Lining After Champions League Exit
Hapoel Be'er Sheva midfielder Niv Yehoshua believes the team's Champions League exit, while painful, will ultimately prove beneficial as they focus on performing well in the Europ…
Hamoadi Knaan Ends 18-Month Scoring and Assisting Drought for Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Hapoel Be'er Sheva player Hamoadi Knaan achieved a rare feat, scoring and assisting in the same match after an 18-month drought. The team defeated Hapoel Petah Tikva 2-0.
Elbit Arad Factory Workers Unionize, Secure First Collective Agreement
Employees at the Elbit Arad factory in southern Israel have successfully formed a union and negotiated their first collective labor agreement. The agreement, achieved after a year…
Hamas Leader's Sister Claims Illiteracy in Incitement Trial
Sabah Haniyeh, sister of the late Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, is on trial in Israel for incitement and supporting terrorism. She claims she is illiterate and therefore could not…
From Pub Cleaner to Champions League Coach: Valdas Dambrauskas's Journey
Valdas Dambrauskas, coach of Azerbaijan's Sabah FC, will manage his team against Manchester United in the Champions League, a remarkable achievement considering he previously work…
Azerbaijani Club Sabah Eyes Upset Against Manchester United in Champions League Debut
Azerbaijani club Sabah will make its Champions League debut against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Despite the challenge, the team aims to play football and dreams of an upset…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Suffers Heavy Defeat Amidst Team Struggles
Hapoel Be'er Sheva suffered a significant 4-1 defeat to Maccabi Tel Aviv, highlighting a concerning downward trend in performance. The team's struggles are compounded by player mo…
Maccabi Ahi Nazareth Loses Arab Derby to Maccabi Bnei Raina
Maccabi Bnei Raina defeated Maccabi Ahi Nazareth 2-1 in the Arab Derby on Sunday. The win gives Maccabi Bnei Raina their second victory of the season.
Maccabi Ironi Reinet Wins Nazareth Derby 2-1
Maccabi Ironi Reinet defeated Maccabi Ironi Nazareth 2-1 in a football derby match. Reinet scored two early goals, and despite Nazareth's second-half goal and a red card, Reinet h…
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Trading Volume Doubles After Friday Shift
A new study by the Israel Securities Authority reveals that shifting the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange's trading week to Monday-Friday has doubled Friday trading volume and increased fo…
Kiryat Gat Honors Senior Citizens and Volunteers for Community Contributions
The Kiryat Gat municipality honored senior citizen volunteers and support staff during a New Year's event for their contributions to the "Supportive Community" program. The progra…
Israeli Football Faces New Reality With Reduced European Representation
Israeli football clubs face a new reality as only one team will enter European group stages this season after multiple playoff eliminations. Israel ranks 24th in UEFA coefficients…
Be'er Sheva's Champions League Dream Ends in Last-Minute Heartbreak Against Azerbaijani Club
Be'er Sheva was eliminated from the UEFA Champions League after a last-minute goal by their Azerbaijani opponents in a tense match. Despite a promising lead, a late equalizer and…
Sabah Draws Toughest Champions League Group, Real Madrid Among Easiest
Sabah, which eliminated Hapoel Be'er Sheva, received the toughest Champions League group draw, while Real Madrid was assigned one of the easiest groups, according to Football Meet…
UEFA Champions League 2026/27 Group Stage Draw Sets High-Profile Clashes and New Hosting Rule
The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League group stage draw in Monaco featured 36 teams and introduced a new rule preventing teams from hosting the same opponent at home for three consecut…
Azerbaijan's Sabah Drawn Against Barcelona and Arsenal in Champions League Group Stage
Azerbaijan's Sabah, after knocking out Israel's Hapoel Be'er Sheva, have been drawn to face Barcelona and Arsenal in the Champions League group stage.
Sabah's Corner Kick Play Eliminates Hapoel Be'er Sheva From Champions League
Hapoel Be'er Sheva was seconds away from Champions League qualification before a tactical corner kick by Sabah led to extra time and a 5-2 loss. Sabah's substitutes, including Tal…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Misses Champions League by Seconds, Losing Over 10 Million Euros
Hapoel Be'er Sheva missed qualifying for the UEFA Champions League by 18 seconds, costing the club over 10 million euros in potential earnings. Instead, they will compete in the U…
Maccabi Haifa Gains €100,000 Bonus After Hapoel Be'er Sheva Misses Champions League
After Hapoel Be'er Sheva missed Champions League qualification, Maccabi Haifa earned a €100,000 bonus from Sabah's advancement, while also pursuing a new right-wing signing ahead…
Be'er Sheva vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv Scheduled for September 7 After Champions League Exit
After Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Champions League elimination by Sabah FC, their Israeli Premier League match against Maccabi Tel Aviv is scheduled for September 7 at Toto Turner Stadiu…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Most Painful European Exits Highlight Long Road Ahead
Hapoel Be'er Sheva experienced a painful Champions League playoff loss to Sabah in Baku, continuing a history of tough European exits including heavy defeats to Maribor, Celtic, D…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Plans Two Foreign Signings After Champions League Playoff Loss
After a last-minute loss to Sabah in the Champions League playoff, Hapoel Be'er Sheva will compete in the Europa League and plans to sign two foreign players soon. The club seeks…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Kozuch Rejects Excuses After European Exit
Hapoel Be'er Sheva coach Ran Kozuch rejects blaming luck after their European exit in Baku, defending his tactical choices and criticizing harsh fan reactions to player Jibril Dio…
Be'er Sheva's Diouf Defends Himself After Controversial Red Card in Baku
Hapoel Be'er Sheva defender Jibril Diouf defended himself against criticism after receiving two yellow cards and a red card in a match against Sabah in Baku. He disputed both caut…
Sabah Eliminates Hapoel Be'er Sheva With Late Goal in Champions League Playoff
Sabah FC defeated Hapoel Be'er Sheva 5-2 with a late goal in the 94th minute, eliminating the Israeli club from the Champions League playoffs. Sabah's mental strength and tactical…
Be'er Sheva Captain Vitor Expresses Heartbreak After Champions League Exit
Hapoel Be'er Sheva was eliminated from the Champions League after a 2-5 extra-time loss to Sabah on August 25, 2026. Captain Miguel Vitor expressed deep disappointment, calling it…
Jibril Diop's Costly Yellow Card Leads to Red and Sabah's Dramatic Champions League Comeback
Jibril Diop's two yellow cards, including a time-wasting foul and a disputed second booking, led to his sending off during Sabah's dramatic 5-2 comeback win over Hapoel Be'er Shev…
Sabah Draws 2-2 with Hapoel Be'er Sheva in Champions League Playoff
Sabah, Azerbaijan's champions, drew 2-2 with Hapoel Be'er Sheva in a Champions League playoff match, keeping the contest open.
Sabah Goalkeeper Pukatilov’s Costly Errors Help Maccabi Tel Aviv in Champions League Clash
Kazakh goalkeeper Stas Pukatilov made two major errors leading to both goals for Maccabi Tel Aviv in their August 25, 2026, Champions League match against Sabah, drawing harsh cri…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Suffers Injuries to Zlatanovic and Vitor in Champions League Playoff in Baku
Hapoel Be'er Sheva took an early lead against Sabah in Baku but faced injuries to Igor Zlatanovic and Miguel Vitor, who were substituted before halftime. The match ended 1-1, with…
Igor Zlatanovic Scores but Refrains from Celebrating Early Goal for Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Igor Zlatanovic scored an early goal for Hapoel Be'er Sheva against Sabah in the Champions League playoff but did not celebrate due to a prior disallowed goal, showing restraint d…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Takes Early Lead Over Sabah in Champions League Playoff
Hapoel Be'er Sheva scored early against Sabah on August 25, 2026, gaining a 3-1 aggregate lead in the Champions League playoff, with fans praising their strong, coach-driven perfo…
Sabah Owner Triples Bonus for Players Ahead of Crucial Champions League Match Against Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Sabah's owner Magsud Adigozalov has tripled the players' bonus to $100,000 each ahead of their Champions League qualifier second leg against Hapoel Be'er Sheva in Azerbaijan.
Veteran Goalkeeper Ofir Marciano Leads Hapoel Be'er Sheva Toward Historic Champions League Qualification
Veteran goalkeeper Ofir Marciano, 37, starts for Hapoel Be'er Sheva in a crucial Champions League playoff against Sabah, aiming to help the club qualify for the group stage for th…
Dan Biton Encourages Hapoel Be'er Sheva Ahead of Champions League Playoff Return
Dan Biton, Hapoel Be'er Sheva's top scorer last season, remains out due to heart inflammation but supports his team ahead of their Champions League playoff second leg against Saba…
Sabah Star Veljko Simic Calls Himself Biggest Obstacle for Hapoel Be'er Sheva Ahead of Champions League Playoff
Veljko Simic of Sabah calls himself the biggest obstacle for Hapoel Be'er Sheva ahead of their Champions League playoff second leg on August 25. He praised both teams' quality and…
Sabah Coach Valdas Dambrauskas Opens Up Ahead of Match Against Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Sabah FC coach Valdas Dambrauskas openly engaged with Israeli media before his team's match against Hapoel Be'er Sheva, sharing personal connections to Israel and praising the Isr…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Finalizes Lineup for Crucial Champions League Qualifier in Baku
Hapoel Be'er Sheva prepares to face Sabah FC in Baku for a historic Champions League qualification match after winning the first leg 2-1. The Israeli team will field the same line…
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…
IDF Kills Hamas Commander Holding Multiple Hostages in Gaza Conflict
The IDF killed Hamas commander Tsabahi Sami Mahmoud Shahatot, who held many hostages and planned attacks against Israel, during a recent operation in the Nuzirat area.
Israeli Football Clubs Face Challenging European Playoff Matches with Varied Advancement Odds
Three Israeli football clubs, Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Maccabi Tel Aviv, are in European playoff rounds with varying chances to advance, according to Football Meet…
Ran Kozuch's Hapoel Be'er Sheva Machine Dominates Despite Key Player Departures
Hapoel Be'er Sheva, led by coach Ran Kozuch, secured a 2-0 win over Sabah, showcasing a strong, adaptable squad despite losing star player Kings Kangwa. The team is poised for a h…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Stranded in Romania After Victory Due to Ben Gurion Airport Strike
Hapoel Be'er Sheva is stuck in Romania after winning against Sabah due to a workers' strike at Ben Gurion Airport delaying their return to Israel.
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…
Aliel Peretz Shines as Hapoel Be'er Sheva Beats Sabah 2-1 in Champions League Qualifier
Aliel Peretz played a pivotal role in Hapoel Be'er Sheva's 2-1 win over Sabah in a Champions League qualifier, assisting the winning goal and delivering a near-perfect midfield pe…