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.
Former hostages Emily Damari and Romi Gonen took center stage in an emotional pregame ceremony.
Mac Tel Aviv blanks Hapoel Haifa • Ashdod stuns Mac Haifa • Hap Jerusalem downs Bnei Sakhnin
The soccer player, Eran Zehavi, admitted on the Ben Ben Baruch's Mojo podcast that he is a big conspiracy theorist.
Beersheba celebrates Horn homecoming by beating Tiberias • Beitar loses • Mac TA tops Sakhnin
Maccabi Tel Aviv rallies vs Netanya • Hapoel Tel Aviv dominates Afula • Jerusalem, Kiryat Ata win
Daniella Gilboa, a soldier who was released by Hamas a couple of weeks ago, was in attendance at the game and was all smiles throughout the contest.
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