From Mundane to Macho: In Israel, Hummus Makes the Man
How did a vegan spread made out of legumes become such a significant component of Israeli masculinity?
Uri Talshir
Israeli Judo Champ Yarden Gerbi Announces Retirement
The 28-year-old Olympic medalist said 'the fire had gone out' of her, a year after winning a bronze in Rio
Historic Win: Israeli Takes All-around Bronze at Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships
Linoy Ashram is the first Israeli to medal in this category in the world championships
Israel's Tal Flicker Takes Bronze in World Judo Championships
Flicker was bested in the semi-finals by Mikhail Pulyaev of Russia
Israeli Dudi Sela Beats American John Isner, Advances to Third Round at Wimbledon
After a near-four hour match in London, Sela is set to face Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov, ranked 11th in world
Israeli Gymnast Shatilov Takes Bronze in Men's Floor Exercise at European Championships
Shatilov's future as an athlete was in doubt after falling in qualifying routine for Rio Olympics, but Saturday's bronze marks his comeback
Swimmers Cross Dead Sea for First Time, Carefully
Wearing protective snorkels, swimmers from around the world made their way from Jordan to Israel, across one of the earth's saltiest bodies of water.
Israeli Runner Shatters National Marathon Record for Women After 12 Years
Yelena Dolinin, 38, running her first marathon, came seventh in the Berlin marathon in a time of 2:35:59, 37 faster than Nili Avramski's previous record,
Israeli Delegation Coming Home From Rio Paralympics With Three Medals
After bronze-medalist swimmer Inbal Pezaro came in fifth in her final race, this is Israel's most modest harvest in the history of the Games.
Marksman Doron Shaziri Wins Israel’s Second Bronze at Paralympics in Rio
The 49-year-old has won medals in six Games since losing a leg in Lebanon in 1987.
Rower Moran Samuel Brings Home Israel’s First Medal at Rio Paralympics
Mother of boy named Arad – bronze in Hebrew – takes bronze medal.
Algeria to Face Sanctions for No-show Against Israel in Rio Paralympics' Goalball
Like in previous cases, Arab team forfeits game; Israel drew its first game with Japan, 1-1, with Israeli Arab scoring goal.
Mixed Fortunes in Olympics Do Not Bode Well for Future of Israeli Sport
The problem in Israeli sports is not the amount allocated for judo but a conceptual one, much more complex than an empty declaration about money which garners numerous likes on Facebook.
Israeli Rhythmic Gymnasts Break Into Finals, Sparking Hopes for Third Medal in Rio
Despite scandal over coach's alleged violence toward team member, athletes pull off stellar performance and put Israel in finals for third time in a row.
Breastfeeding Was Downfall of Israeli Marathon Runner at Rio Olympics
Born in Kenya, but now running for Israel, Lonah Chemtai Korlima thought Israelis would be more sympathetic after her Rio dream ended on the 33rd kilometer.
Israeli Athlete Triple Jumps to Rio Finals, but Must Break Her Best for Gold
Hanna Knyazyeva-Minenko has made it to the Rio finals after finishing fourth for Ukraine at the 2012 London Olympics.
After Dramatic Day, Or Sasson Wins Israel's Second Medal in Rio Olympics
Sasson beats Cuba's Mendoza over a penalty call, after losing to French legend Teddy Riner in tense semifinal match; in earlier round, Sasson beat Egyptian rival, who roiled spectators by refusing to shake his hand.
Rio Olympics Israeli Judoka Or Sasson Loses Semifinal to French Legend, but Medal Hopes Linger
Sasson holds his own against Teddy Riner, but finally loses by a wazari. He will go on to fight for bronze against Cuban Alex Garcia Mendoza. Egyptian el-Shahabi refused to shake hands after an earlier match.
WATCH: Israeli Judoka Offers Handshake, Egyptian Rival Leaves Him Hanging
Egyptian media had reported that Islam el-Shahabi may forfeit the match completely, but in the end he chose to just snub the Israeli.
Second Israeli Woman Ever to Win Olympic Medal Basks in the Bronze
Yarden Gerbi lauds her fellow judoka Yael Arad, who won a silver in 1992 at Barcelona.
Olympics Heartbreaking End to Fine Day in Rio for Israeli Judoka Sagi Muki
Muki finishes fifth after losing to Georgia's Lasha Shavdatuashvili in the bronze medal match.
Rio Olympics Tough Day for Israeli Judo as Two Team Members Are Knocked Out of Contention
Golan Pollack, who won a bronze at last year's world championships, loses to his Zambian rival, while Gili Cohen is defeated by an opponent from Mauritius.
Olympic Committee Raps Lebanese Delegation for Barring Israeli Athletes From Bus
At hearing called by International Olympic Committee, Lebanese delegation head says incident was a misunderstanding, but tells Lebanese newspaper he has the right to prevent another team from joining them.
Disappointing Showings for Israeli Olympians in Day One of Rio Games
Israeli gymnast Shatilov and swimmers Nevo and Ivry fail to break into finals, despite historic first appearance by female swimming team.
Lebanese Delegation Refuses to Share Bus With Israeli Athletes at Rio Olympics
The Lebanese team barred the Israeli athletes from boarding the shuttle. An Israeli coach expresses 'shock' over the 'diplomatic incident.'
Israel's First-ever Olympic Champion Talks About Her Journey to the Top
Yael Arad discusses keeping her eye on the prize despite multiple obstacles that forced her to set off alone, hone her skills abroad and overcome the demons in her head.
Israel's Dudi Sela Eliminated in First Round at Wimbledon
Israel's leading tennis player was no match for Spain's David Ferrer, who is ranked 14th in the world.
Israeli Gymnasts Score an Historic Gold in European Championships
The medal earned at the contest in Holon makes room for optimism ahead of the Olympics in Rio two months from now.
Alice Schlesinger Beats Israeli Yarden Gerbi and Wins Grand Slam Baku Gold Medal
Israeli-born Schlesinger, who switched from competing for Israel at the end of 2014, bested her Israeli rival in 54 seconds.
Thirty Israeli Athletes Qualify for Rio Olympic Team, and Numbers May Rise
Judokas seen as having the best chance to win a medal, as could the women’s rhythmic gymnasts if they really shine.