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Israel’s men edge Norway in five-set European League thriller
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 12, 2026
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What happened
Israel’s men’s volleyball team defeated Norway 3-2 in the European League after squandering a two-set lead, with Marko Rora and Shay Liberman leading the scoring. The team next faces Sweden in Sturmuica on Sunday, while Israel’s women lost 3-0 to Slovakia.
- 01Israel beat Norway 3-2 after trailing in the fifth set.
- 02Marko Rora scored 26 points, and Shay Liberman added 24.
- 03Israel plays Sweden in Sturmuica on Sunday.
- 04Coach Itamar Stein praised the team’s mental maturity and unity.
- 05Israel’s women lost 3-0 to Slovakia in the European League.
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