Hapoel Beersheba

Shabbat showdown down South as Beitar Jerusalem, Hapoel Beersheba deliver thriller

While the game ended in a 2-2 draw, the match had many ups and downs, creating excitement galore for fans of Hapoel Beersheba and Beitar Jerusalem.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BEITAR JERUSALEM (in yellow) and Hapoel Beersheba are in a tight title race, separated by just two points after their 2-2 draw over the weekend.
BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate after a recent dominant performance, as the capital club continues its push for the Israel Premier League title.

Beitar Jerusalem set for crunch championship showdown in Beersheba

There are no ifs, ands, or buts. The yellow-and-black is two points off the top of the table, where Hapoel Beersheba currently resides, and it will need to beat the best in order to be the best.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate their 3-2 victory over Maccabi Haifa in the State Cup semifinal at Teddy Stadium.

Maccabi Tel Aviv downs Haifa in Classico to reach State Cup final

The Israeli Classico, one of the biggest matches that the Holy Land can offer between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Haifa, is always an anticipated clash.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
GONZALEZ SCORES for Beitar Jerusalem just 30 seconds into the derby, sending his club on its way to a 2-0 win.

Beitar rules Jerusalem derby; Beersheba takes first

Hapoel coach Ziv Arie lamented the slow start but noted his side created chances, while goalkeeper Nadav Zamir admitted the early goal made the match difficult.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

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
Alona Barkat at an introductory press conference with The New Right, February 7th, 2019

New Right: Barkat to bring Beersheba's social revolution to all of Israel

"With patience and determinism Alona taught us how to bring about change," Bennett lauded her. "Alona is the essence of the beautiful Israel."

FEBRUARY 7, 2019ByURI BOLLAG
Education Minister Naftali Bennet, Defense Minister Ayelet Shaked and Hapoel Beersheva owner Alona Barkat

Hapoel Beersheba owner Alona Barkat joins New Right

Bennett and Shaked look to soccer for the second time to get more votes.

FEBRUARY 7, 2019ByLAHAV HARKOV
Alona Barkat joins the New Right Party

Ansah brace lifts Ra’anana past Beersheba

Beitar routs Ashdod • Mac TA triumphs, Bnei Yehuda falls to extend gap atop table to record 21 points

JANUARY 29, 2019ByJOSH HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV midfielder Dor Micha (15) set up both of his side’s goals in the runaway-leader yellow-and-blue’s 2-0 victory over Hapoel Hadera in Israel Premier League action on Monday night

Eilat’s Bryant shines brightest in BSL so far

Mac TA’s Dibartolomeo top Israeli half-way through season • Blatt takes next step with Jerusalem

JANUARY 3, 2019ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL HOLON forward Darion Atkins (left) blocks a shot by Ironi Nahariya’s Yiftach Ziv during first-place Holon’s 78-72 victory on Wednesday night in BSL action

Jerusalem tops Holon, Eilat routs Beersheba

Hapoel Eilat kept on rolling as it scored a 88-66 knockout of visiting Hapoel Beersheba.

DECEMBER 28, 2018ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Hapoel Jerusalem’s Bar Timor drives to the basket against the Hapoel Holon defense during the Reds’ 94-74 home victory over Holon in Basketball Super League action this week

Yellow-and-blue extends lead atop league

Mac TA crushes Beersheba • Netanya climbs up with victory over Sakhnin • Beitar beats Hadera

DECEMBER 28, 2018ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate their team’s second goal in a 3-0 surprise road victory over Hapoel Hadera last night in Premier League action

Youth movement a focus for Israeli hoops

Experts weighed in as blue-and-white continues World Cup qualifying with tests vs Serbia and Georgia

NOVEMBER 29, 2018ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
WHILE OPERATING behind the scenes, Oleh Jake Rauchbach has helped improve the mindset of Israeli basketball players in myriad ways

Israeli Premier League promises interesting season

On August 25, 14 teams will begin their quest to become champions of Israel’s top football league, the 'Ligat Winner.'

AUGUST 26, 2018ByLEO GIOSUÈ
HAPOEL BEERSHEBA rallied from an early two-goal deficit to earn a 2-2 first-leg draw with APOLE Nicosia on Thursday night in Europa League qualification.

Beersheba could face repeat match against Dinamo Zagreb

If the Reds overcome APOEL Nicosia in the third round of Europa League qualification, they will face the loser between Dinamo and Astana.

AUGUST 7, 2018ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Hapoel Beersheba coach Barak Bachar, 7 August 2018.