Hapoel Beersheba

Israeli soccer set for another thrilling season

Defending champion Hapoel Beersheba leads a crowded field of contenders, with Beitar Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and the country’s traditional powerhouses all eyeing the title.

AUGUST 20, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

REIGNING CHAMPION Hapoel Beersheba (in red) and Maccabi Tel Aviv (in yellow) battle for possession as the two Israeli giants prepare for another season of Premier League competition, which begins this weekend.

HAPOEL BEERSHEBA players celebrate after defeating Vikingur 2-0 to book a place in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round and secure European league-stage soccer for the 2026/27 season.

Hapoel Beersheba beats Vikingur, advances to face Red Star Belgrade

Hapoel Beersheba beat Vikingur 2,0 on Wednesday to advance in Champions League qualifying and secure European competition this season.

JULY 30, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

MACCABI TEL AVIV celebrates after beating Hapoel Beersheba 3-1 to capture the season-opening Super Cup.

Mac Tel Aviv claims Super Cup, Hap Tel Aviv beats Beitar

The Super Cup was presented by the League Administration Chairman Erez Kalfon, together with Eldad Maman, a Maccabi Tel Aviv supporter.

JULY 19, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

HAPOEL HOLON players celebrate with the team's fans after their 99-84 victory over Bnei Herzliya clinched their place in the semifinals and a date with Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Maccabi Tel Aviv, Holon set up semifinal duel

Hoard scored 19 points, Sorkin added 18 points, and Marcio Santos scored 13 points in the victory, while Marquis Barnett scored 26 points and LJ Figueroa put in 22 points in the loss.

JUNE 4, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Bnei Yehuda and Beersheba advance, Mac TA ousted from Europe

“I’m proud of the players and they deserve all of the credit after only playing a few official matches so far this season,” said a reserved Abuksis following the conquest.

AUGUST 19, 2019ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate during their 3-1 victory over Hapoel Beersheba in Sunday night’s Toto Cup semifinal at Teddy Stadium in the capital.

Mac TA, Beersheba, Bnei Yehuda all look to advance in Europa League

The Toto Cup semifinals are set after the final round of group play games were completed earlier this week.

AUGUST 13, 2019ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

AFTER BEING upset 2-1 at home in the first leg of its Europa League third-round qualifying tie, Maccabi Tel Aviv travels to Suduva this week looking to overcome the deficit

Maccabi Haifa, Hapoel Beersheba secure Europa berths

Maccabi TA hits record 89 points

MAY 27, 2019ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

MACCABI HAIFA players celebrate after the team's 2-1 victory over Maccabi Netanya on Saturday, a result that enabled the Greens to secure a Europa League berth in the final match of the Israel Premier League season

Different goals for teams in playoffs

The Israel Premier League heads into the playoff rounds on Saturday after completing a 26-game regular season.

MARCH 14, 2019ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

MACCABI TEL AVIV is the overwhelming favorite to capture the Premier League championship as the Championship Playoffs kick off this weekend.

Who is Alona Barkat, The New Right's newest member?

Alona Barkat was introduced as the party's newest members, alongside founders Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked, at an introductory press conference on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 7, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF