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Jonathan Alon Takes Over as Sporting Director of Hapoel HaEmek

How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By דסק החדשות C14

First reported by N12 · Jun 16, 2026

What happened

Jonathan Alon has been named sporting director of Hapoel HaEmek, the unified club of Gilboa Galil and Hapoel Afula. He leaves Hapoel Jerusalem after three seasons, having won the 2023/24 State Cup and reached two finals, as the new club seeks long-term stability and growth.

  • 01Hapoel HaEmek appointed Jonathan Alon as sporting director on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
  • 02He joins after three seasons with Hapoel Jerusalem in senior management and coaching roles.
  • 03Alon won the 2023/24 State Cup and reached two finals with Jerusalem.
  • 04The club says he will build a stable long-term professional structure.
  • 05Owner Gidon Yadin and CEO Michal Vardiger said he will strengthen the club's setup and community ties.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Saša Obradović
OrganizationsHapoel HaEmek, Hapoel Jerusalem, Gilboa Galil, Hapoel Afula
PlacesJerusalem, HaEmek, Israel

Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Now 14Right · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Jonathan Alon Takes Over as Sporting Director of Hapoel HaEmek
N12Center · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Yonatan Alon Named Sporting Director of Hapoel HaEmek
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Official: Yonatan Alon Named Sporting Director at Hapoel HaEmek

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