Bnei Herzliya fended off elimination with a home win over Holon to force Game 4, while Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem advanced to the semifinals with 3-0 series sweeps.
Maccabi Petah Tikva’s drop and Ironi Tiberias’ survival highlight the latest Israeli soccer relegation playoffs.
Bloomfield draw keeps title race tight • Netanya blanks Beitar • Mac Haifa still reeling from Bachar’s firing
Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Rafi Menco opens up about his family’s Holocaust history, the meaning behind the club’s yellow jersey, and what it means to carry their legacy forward.
Victims of the November 2024 Maccabi Tel Aviv riots are receiving compensation through the Dutch Victim Compensation Fund, managed by Dr. Gideon Fischer & Co. Payments range from €1,000 to €35,000.
Beitar Jerusalem beat Bnei Sakhnin 3-0 after a goalless first half.
The yellow-and-blue started strong, taking a 1-0 lead when Weslley Patati cleaned up an Osher Davida ball from close range.
The inaugural Maccabiah Games were organized to provide Jewish athletes, often excluded from international competition, with a platform to showcase their talents.
Chikli also warned about the danger of Islamic terrorism to the world, attacking Muslims as well.
"The collaboration will focus on awareness projects and the fight against all forms of discrimination," the statement said.