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Jonathan Alon Takes Over as Sporting Director of Hapoel HaEmek
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First reported by N12 · Jun 16, 2026
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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.
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