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New Ownership Takes Control of Beitar Eilat with Major Budget Boost

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First reported by Mako · Jul 14, 2026

What happened

Beitar Eilat football club is transferring to new ownership under Natali and Dudu Atouri, who will inject the largest budget in the league's history. The deal, brokered by lawyer Amir Cohen, includes recent key appointments and player signings, with further developments expected. The transition aims to professionalize the club and elevate its status in Israeli football.

01Beitar Eilat football club is transferring to new ownership under the Atouri family.
02The new owners will provide the largest budget ever seen in Liga Bet.
03Kobi Refu was appointed professional manager; key players have been signed.
04Lawyer Amir Cohen facilitated the complex negotiations and agreement.
05The deal will be approved at a general assembly meeting on Thursday.
06The Atouri family aims to make Beitar Eilat a flagship project for the city.

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