Beitar Jerusalem

Down the yellow-and-black road: Beitar Jerusalem’s title dream takes shape

Beitar, for the first time in what seemed to be eons, was atop the table with the season having just completed Matchday 19, as it took over sole possession of first place.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BEITAR JERUSALEM coach Barak Itzhaki has quietly guided the yellow-and-black from early-season promise to an unlikely place atop the Israel Premier League table at midseason.
HAPOEL TEL AVIV’S Liran Rotman assisted on the winning goal and made up for his penalty miss in last week’s derby as the Reds beat Hapoel Beersheba 2-1 at Bloomfield.

Beitar Jerusalem moves into top spot

Hapoel Beersheba falls late to Hapoel Tel Aviv • Maccabi Haifa dominates Maccabi Tel Aviv

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate with Timoti Muzie (center) after his 33rd-minute tally provided all the scoring in Beitar’s 1-0 win over Maccabi Bnei Reineh.

Beitar Jerusalem grabs share of first place in win against Maccabi Bnei Reineh

Beersheba still tops table on goal difference • Macaabi Tel Aviv edges Sakhnin • Hapoel Haifa, Hapoel TA draw

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ERAN ZAHAVI, the all-time leading scorer of the Israel national team, bid farewell to the pitch at 38, closing the curtain on a legendary career defined by goals, records and unforgettable moments.

Eran Zahavi announces retirement, bringing an era of Israeli soccer to a close

After months of speculation and deliberation, the all-time leading scorer of the Israel national team confirmed that he will not return to the pitch.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Netanyahu planning to attend Beitar-Hapoel Beersheba final, denounced by Kibbutz Nir Oz

The State Cup Final, this year played between Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Beersheba, will take place at Bloomfield Stadium. It is usually attended by the Israeli President, not the Prime Minister.

MAY 19, 2025ByTAL SHALEV
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President of the South American Football Association (CONMEBOL) and FIFA Vice President, Alejandro Domínguez at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem. September 7, 2023.

Child injured by firework at Teddy Stadium during Beitar Jerusalem match

Beitar Jerusalem condemned the actions of the individuals involved and pledged full cooperation with the investigation.

APRIL 29, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Fireworks and flares at a Beitar Jerusalem soccer match at Teddy Stadium, April 2025; illustrative.

Beitar Jerusalem to battle Bnei Reineh in State Cup semifinals

Beitar Jerusalem beat Bnei Sakhnin 3-0 after a goalless first half.

APRIL 8, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
YARDEN SHUA scored and set up another goal in Beitar Jerusalem's 3-0 State Cup quarterfinal victory over Bnei Sakhnin.

Maccabi Tel Aviv tops table as championship race heats up

The yellow-and-blue started strong, taking a 1-0 lead when Weslley Patati cleaned up an Osher Davida ball from close range.

APRIL 1, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
DOR PERETZ (center) celebrates after scoring the yellow-and-blue’s second goal in its 3-1 conquest of host Hapoel Beersheba this week in Israel Premier League action at Turner Stadium.

High-scoring soccer thrills and emotional returns

Beersheba celebrates Horn homecoming by beating Tiberias • Beitar loses • Mac TA tops Sakhnin

FEBRUARY 18, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
FANS AT Turner Stadium celebrate the return of hostage Iair Horn, who was honored before Hapoel Beersheba’s 4-0 victory over Ironi Tiberias.

This is how Beitar Jerusalem's promising goalkeeper celebrated his birthday

Raz Karmi, who represents the future generation of Israeli sports, has become part of the special collaboration between the Mania Jeans brand and the Premier League Administration.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025ByWALLA! SPORTS
Raz Karmi

Beitar Jerusalem wears orange jerseys calling for the Bibas' return home

Beitar Jerusalem wore orange jerseys in match against Maccabi Tel Aviv to draw attention to the continued captivity of Shiri Bibas and her sons Ariel and Kfir in Gaza.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A person carries placards with pictures of Yarden Bibas, Kfir Bibas and Ariel Bibas, who have been held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, on the day of the release of hostages as part of a ceasefire deal in Gaza between Hamas and Israel, in Tel Aviv, Israel February 1, 2025.

Surprising victories shake things up in Israeli soccer

From last-minute Tiberias equalizer vs Maccabi Tel Aviv to Beitar Jerusalem’s collapse, Premier League delivers drama.

JANUARY 13, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Caption: OMER ATZILY scored an early goal in his Beitar Jerusalem debut, however the capital city squad was shocked at home in a 4-1 defeat to Bnei Reineh.

Beitar’s upset of Mac Haifa, Mac TA’s rout, Melamed’s masterclass highlight action-packed week

After a mostly uneventful first half, the game erupted into action just before halftime.

JANUARY 8, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Beitar Jerusalem players celebrating win over Maccabi Haifa.

Top teams tested as State Cup heats up

Late goals, penalty drama, decisive wins dominate round of 32 • Beitar, Mac Haifa, Mac TA advance

DECEMBER 31, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate following their narrow penalty victory over Kiryat Yam in Israel State Cup round-of-32 action this week.