'Beitar Jerusalem FC can be model of coexistence'
Weeks after bringing in a wealthy Emirati investor as co-owner Moshe Hogeg, one of the owners of Beitar Jerusalem FC soccer club says he is determined to remove the stain of racism from his team.
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Palestinians in Gaza jump for joy over new parkour training facility
Developed in France, parkour took root in the Gaza Strip around 15 years ago. Often injured in daredevil jumps over obstacles in cemeteries and abandoned buildings, Gazan parkour enthusiasts can now practice their niche sport on safer ground.
Deni Avdija plays near-perfect game in pre-season NBA debut
"I thought, 'Whoa, you are in the Barclay Center, playing against all those players you saw on TV, and now you’re just playing against them on the court,'" the 6-foot-9-inch Israeli forward says.
Israeli athlete makes history after winning 2 medals in Europe
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises Artem Dolgopyat on Twitter, telling him that "all citizens of Israel are proud of you."
UAE owner of Israeli club says 'door open' to Arab players
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Nahyan and his Israeli partner, Moshe Hogeg, both vowed to turn the team, which has gained notoriety for its racist fans and ban on Arab players, into a model of coexistence.
In historic deal, UAE royal buys half of Israeli soccer club
Moshe Hogeg, owner of Beitar Jerusalem says the deal represents “new days of coexistence, achievements and brotherhood.”
Israeli gymnast Linoy Ashram crowned European champion
It was Israel's second gold medal of the European Championships after they winning .the group title on Friday.
Israeli athletes win sailing, artistic gymnastics gold in European championships
Israel's gymnastics team takes gold in the European Gymnastics Championship in Ukraine as Israeli sailors secure both gold and silver medals in European Sailing Championship in Portugal.
Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona dies at 60
Brazilian great Pelé: One day, I hope, we will play soccer together in the sky. Argentina to declare three days of national mourning.
Israeli judoka Peter Paltchik takes gold at European championships
Paltchik, who defeated Russia's Arman Adamian for the win, is considered one of Israel's top athletes and a potential Tokyo 2020 Olympic medalist. Israeli Tal Flicker takes silver at Prague event.