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Protest erupts at FIFA tournament amid U.S.-Iran tensions and Israeli-Gaza war.
Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar: “I am confident that we will meet here next year with a stronger and braver Israel than ever before.”
The national team is on an upward trajectory, having recently won promotion from UEFA’s League C to League B.
“It is disturbing that only Israeli athletes were singled out for harassment,” the South African Jewish Board of Deputies says.
“This year’s Maccabiah emphasizes the need for unity, strengthening ties with Diaspora Jewry, and connecting to Israel—today more than ever.”
The captain of Israel’s national team said he was proud to play in the Russian Premier League, sparking controversy in the Baltic nation.
“These spaces are big stages for political messages, big stages where we should promote values that we stand for,” said Glenn Micallef.
The pole-sitter’s debut ended early when his brakes froze and he plowed his car into crew members in the pit lane.
“We’ve got to protect ourselves from those people that want to kill us,” Bruce Pearl said at a Jewish American Heritage Month breakfast.
Robert Shwartzman stunned the racing world when he took the pole position for the May 25 Indianapolis 500, one of the most prestigious races in the world. He called it “the most intense qualifying I have ever done.”
He threw the ceremonial first pitch on Jewish Heritage Night after surviving 505 days in Hamas captivity.
The 25-year-old became the first rookie in more than 40 years to secure the top starting position at the iconic race.
