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The Israeli club came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Azerbaijan’s Sabah FK.
Galbut, 19, competes for Duquesne University while maintaining Orthodox Jewish observance, including no playing or traveling on Shabbat.
“For 20 years prior, secretly, I was learning Torah, I was learning the Bible, the biblical understanding of history, and I wanted to go to a place where I can live and also play,” the NBA legend said of his time playing in Israel.
Hapoel Tel Aviv, Hapoel Be’er Sheva reach final qualifying rounds for the UEFA Conference League and Champions League, respectively.
The Jewish investor and the former Disney CEO are set to take control of the NBA franchise, pending league approval, just one year after businessman Mark Walter acquired it for $10 billion.
The 65th Israel Festival opened with a breathtaking aerial performance over the Hinnom Valley, recreating an iconic 1987 crossing between east and west Jerusalem.
Rehovot 12th-grader Yotam Budnik led the Israeli team with a gold medal at the global mathematics competition.
The Israeli military says it killed players, coaches and a FIFA referee because of their involvement in terrorist activity, rejecting claims it targeted Palestinian sportsmen.
Roy Levy and Ariel Gal narrowly missed defending their world title after finishing tied on points with the eventual champions in Poland.
“I hope to see Israel at the next World Cup hosted in your country, as well as in Portugal and Morocco!” the Israeli president said.
“We support you. We support Argentina,” the Israeli premier told President Javier Milei.
Yosef Dagan championed the penalty shootout following Israel’s elimination from the 1968 Olympics by the drawing of lots.
