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Israeli Swimmer Wins Second Gold in Abu Dhabi World Championship

American Basketball Player Says Israel's National Anthem Is Racist American Basketball Player Says Israel's National Anthem Is Racist, but He Wants Citizenship

Israeli Swimmer Wins Gold in Abu Dhabi World Championship, Breaks National Record

Israeli Soccer Team Owner Apologizes for Blaming Loss on Arab Referee

Israeli Police: J'lem Soccer Club Owner Hogeg Preyed on Vulnerable Women Online

Moshe Hogeg and Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan in December 2020, after the latter announced a half-stake in Beitar Jerusalem.

The Shocking Fall of Israel's Most Extravagant Soccer Club Owner From a Fake Sheikh to Human Trafficking: The Fall of Israel’s Most Extravagant Soccer Club Owner

German officers on the roof of the building where Israeli athletes were held in Munich, in 1972.

Families of Israeli Athletes Murdered in Munich Olympics Demand $125m From UN

Moshe Hogeg, in 2019.

Israel Arrests Jerusalem Soccer Club Owner Suspected of Crypto Fraud, Sex Offenses Israel Arrests Owner of Jerusalem Soccer Club, Suspected of Cryptocurrency Fraud and Sex Offenses

Munas Dabbur, yesterday.

Editorial Editorial |

Israel's Racists and Ultranationalists Deserve to Be Booed

The Jerusalem Marathon, 2016.

Jerusalem Marathon Kicks Off on Friday. These Roads Will Be Closed Off

Aaron Dov Vamosh during his army service,

How an Injury in the Yom Kippur War Turned Me Into a Medal-winning Athlete

Israel's Andrey Medvedev in his bronze-medal performance in the vault at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships on Sunday, Kitakyushu,Japan.

Israel's Andrey Medvedev Wins World Gymnastics Bronze in the Vault

Dudu Aouate, the former goalkeeper of the Israeli national soccer team.

Opinion Opinion |

A Popular New Curse Word in Israel: ‘Ashkenazi’

Israel's Baseball team.

Israel’s ‘Real’ National Baseball Team Finished Second in the European Final

Israel's forward Munas Dabbur (C) during the 2022 Qatar World Cup European Qualifiers match between Israel and Austria in Haifa, last week.

Opinion Opinion |

Israeli Soccer Star’s Advice to Teammate: Arabs, Leftists Can Shut Up

Israel's forward Munas Dabbur after scoring the second goal during the 2022 Qatar World Cup European Qualifiers at the Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa, on Saturday.

Israel's Soccer Team Beat Austria in World Cup Qualifier as Fans Heckle Arab Player Israel Beat Austria in World Cup Qualifier, but Match Overshadowed by Fans Heckling Arab Player

Ami Dadaon in the pool in Tokyo

Israeli Swimmers Win Two More Gold Medals in Tokyo Paralympics

From left: Mark Malyar, Ami Dadon, Moran Samuel and Iyad Shalabi.

Seven Medals, Four Gold: Israel Becomes Powerhouse at Tokyo Paralympics

Ami Dadon, at the 2020 Paralympics, this week.

Israeli Swimmer Ami Dadaon Wins Gold, Sets New World Record in Tokyo

Israel's Mark Malyar during the men's 400m freestyle event at Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, on Sunday.

Tokyo Paralympics: Israeli Swimmer Mark Malyar Wins Second Gold, Sets New Record Tokyo Paralympics: Israeli Swimmer Mark Malyar Wins Second Gold, Sets New World Record

Ami Dadaon in Tokyo.

Tokyo Paralympics: Ami Dadaon Wins Silver in Swimming, Lands Third Medal for Israel Tokyo Paralympics: Ami Dadaon Wins Silver in Swimming, Securing Third Medal for Israel

Mark Malyar at the men's 200m individual medley final at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, on Friday.

Tokyo 2020: Swimmer Mark Malyar Breaks World Record, Wins Second Gold for Israel Tokyo Paralympics: Swimmer Mark Malyar Breaks World Record, Wins Second Gold for Israel

Iyad Shalabi during the men's 100m backstroke event at Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, on Wednesday.

Tokyo Paralympics: In First, Arab Swimmer Iyad Shalabi Wins Gold for Israel

Israeli-born table tennis player Tahl Leibovitz competes for the U.S. team at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London.

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Eleven Israeli and Jewish Athletes to Watch

Jonathan Kapitulnik competing in high jump

First in Israeli History: 18 Year-old Wins High Jump at World Championship

Linoy Ashram posing with her gold medal at Ben-Gurion Airport this week.

How Linoy Ashram Turned the COVID Confusion Into Olympic Gold

Israel's Rhythmic Gymnastics gold medalist Linoy Ashram poses with her medal upon arrival from Tokyo at Ben Gurion International Airport, today.

‘One of the Most Surreal Experiences I’ve Ever Had’: Linoy Ashram Returns Home ‘This Is One of the Most Surreal Experiences I’ve Ever Had’: Israeli Olympic Champion Returns Home

Linoy Ashram performs during the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday.

Netanyahu Apologizes for Calling Israeli Olympian on Shabbat

Israeli media tycoon Alex Gilady standing in front of the The five-ringed symbol of the Olympic Games.

Israel’s Olympic Joy Was Hijacked by a Media Tycoon Embroiled in a Sexual Scandal Israel’s Olympic Joy Was Hijacked by a Powerful Man Embroiled in a Sexual Harassment Scandal

Linoy Ashram performing her ribbon routine, in Tokyo.

How Linoy Ashram Tore Down Rhythmic Gymnastics' Iron Curtain

Artem Dolgopyat and Linoy Ashram.
Loic Venance and Lionel Bonaventure / AFP

Why Tokyo Olympics Was Israel’s Most Successful Ever

Linoy Ashram celebrating with the Israeli flag after her gold medal win in Tokyo, on Saturday.

Linoy Ashram's Inspiring Journey to Olympic Gold

Gold medalist Linoy Ashram, of Israel, poses for a photo after the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday.

Imagine an Arab Representing Israel at the Olympics

Linoy Ashram with her gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday.

Fourth Olympic Medal Fourth Olympic Medal |

Israeli Rhythmic Gymnast Linoy Ashram Snags Gold at Tokyo 2020

Linoy Ashram performing the ball routine at Tokyo Olympics, today.

Live Updates Live Updates |

Israeli Rhythmic Gymnast Linoy Ashram Snags Gold Medal at Tokyo Olympics

Israel's Artem Dolgopyat celebrates after competing in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, this week.

He Won Olympic Gold for Israel, but the State Still Wouldn't Give Him Equal Rights

Artem Dolgopyat with his girlfriend today at Ben-Gurion Airport.

Artem Dolgopyat Receives a Hero's Welcome Upon Return to Israel

Artem Dolgopyat of Israel wearing a protective face mask holds an Israel flag after winning the gold medal, Sunday.

Israel Treats Its Olympic Victor as a Second-class Medalist

LISTEN: How Israel’s Olympic hero challenged a nation’s identity

LISTEN: How Israel’s Olympic Hero Challenged a Nation’s Identity

Artem Dolgopyat with his girlfriend today at Ben-Gurion Airport.

Dolgopyat Brought Israel a Historic Gold Medal. But Israel Won't Let Him Get Married Artem Dolgopyat Brought Israel a Historic Gold Medal. But Israel Won't Let Him Get Married

Danny Valencia of Israel during a game against South Korea, Monday.

Israeli Baseball Team Loses to South Korea at Tokyo Olympics

Gold medalist Artem Dolgopyat during gymnastics finals, Sunday.

Israeli Gold Medalist Withstood the Pressure That Cracked His Opponents

Artem Dolgopyat at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday.

Editorial Editorial |

How to Develop More Israeli Olympic Medalists

Gold medalist Artem Dolgopyat of Israel celebrates on the podium with his medal, today.

Dolgopyat's Olympic Gold Is Israel's Greatest Sporting Achievement of All Time

Israeli gymnast Artem Dolgopyat celebrating his gold medal triumph in Tokyo earlier today.

Analysis Analysis |

Israel's Success at the Olympics Reflects a Battle for the Country's Identity

Artem Dolgopyat of Israel, performs on the floor exercise during the artistic gymnastics men's apparatus final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, today

Israeli Gymnast Artem Dolgopyat Makes History, Nabs Gold Medal at Tokyo Olympics

Israel's Mitchell Glasser is congratulated by teammates during the seventh inning of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games baseball round 1 game between Israel and Mexico at Yokohama Baseball Stadium in Yokohama, Japan, Sunday.

Israeli Baseball Team Scores Historic Win Against Mexico at Tokyo Olympics

The Israeli judo team celebrating their bronze medal at Tokyo Olympics, today.

Israeli Mixed Judo Team Wins Bronze, Defeating Russia 4-1 at Tokyo Olympics

Tokyo 2020 Olympics baseball opening round, United States v Israel

Israel Loses 8-1 to the U.S. Baseball Team in Tokyo Olympics

Israel's Ryan Lavarnway (C) is congratulated by teammates during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games baseball opening round group B game against South Korea, Thursday.

Tokyo 2020: Israel Narrowly Loses to South Korea in Olympic Baseball Debut

Israel's Anastasya Gorbenko (right), Itay Goldfaden (center) and Gal Cohen Groumi cheer after qualifying, at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, on Thursday.

Tokyo Olympics: Israel’s First-ever Mixed Medley Swim Team Makes Finals

Israeli judoka Peter Paltchik in his bout against Shady El Nahas, in Tokyo, on Thursday.

Tokyo 2020: Medal Dream Cracks as Israeli Judoka Paltchik Loses Chance at Bronze

Israeli windsurfer Katy Spychakov competeing at the Tokyo Olympics, on Thursday.

Israeli Windsurfer Katy Spychakov Loses Medal Dream On Her Best Olympic Day Yet, Israeli Windsurfer Katy Spychakov Lost Her Chance for a Medal

Anastasia Gorbenko competing at the Tokyo Olympics.

Israeli Swimmer Finishes in Eighth Place in 100m Final in Tokyo

Jason Sudeikis as fish-out-of-water soccer manager Ted Lasso in the Apple TV+ show of the same name.

Forget the Olympics, ‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘100 Foot Wave’ Are All the Sports You Need Forget the Olympics, ‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘100 Foot Wave’ Are All the Sports You Need This Summer