The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/beitar-jerusalem/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:46:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Beitar Jerusalem | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/beitar-jerusalem/ 32 32 FIFA fines Israeli soccer for fans’ racism, but lets teams from settlements compete https://www.timesofisrael.com/fifa-fines-israeli-soccer-for-fans-racism-but-lets-teams-from-settlements-compete/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:06:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3782792 Governing body orders Israel Football Association to crack down on Beitar Jerusalem and others, but declines to weigh in on 'complex matter' of West Bank's legal status

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]]> ‘No one to back us’: Arab bus drivers grapple with surge of racist attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/no-one-to-back-us-arab-bus-drivers-grapple-with-surge-of-racist-attacks/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:27:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3753223 Transportation minister, announcing pilot security program, says violence has crossed 'red line'; drivers have faced assaults for years

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]]> Arab bus drivers face unfettered violence in Jerusalem, with 12 attacks in a week https://www.timesofisrael.com/arab-bus-drivers-face-unfettered-violence-in-jerusalem-with-12-attacks-in-a-week/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:05:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3683203 Driver says he was spat on, called ‘terrorist’ by Haredi protesters, as assaults on transit workers continue unabated; union official laments lack of enforcement against assailants

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]]> Beitar Jerusalem fans attack Arab bus drivers after team’s loss, no arrests so far https://www.timesofisrael.com/beitar-jerusalem-fans-attack-arab-bus-drivers-after-teams-loss-no-arrests-so-far/ Fri, 30 May 2025 14:07:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3561839 Victim says dozens of fans pounced on him upon realizing his ethnicity, police took 20 minutes to arrive; labor union says 'every day brings us closer' to murder of transit worker

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]]> Aviel Rahamim, 27: Partygoer ‘just wanted to do good in the world’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/aviel-rahamim-27-partygoer-just-wanted-to-do-good-in-the-world/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 06:15:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3432513 Murdered by Hamas terrorists at the Supernova music festival on October 7

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]]> Banking on ‘Bros’: Netflix’s first original Hebrew-language series is finally arriving https://www.timesofisrael.com/banking-on-bros-netflixs-first-original-hebrew-language-series-is-finally-arriving/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 05:11:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3268819 With its original release date delayed by the events of October 7 - and its rescheduled premiere party canceled due to the Iranian attack - 'Bros' emerges during a deeply charged moment

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]]> Hebrew-language comedy ‘Bros’ slated to hit Netflix next month https://www.timesofisrael.com/hebrew-language-comedy-bros-slated-to-hit-netflix-next-month/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:01:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3110957 Eight-episode TV series created by and starring Guy Amir and Hanan Savyon tells a tale of two lifelong friends, bar owners and Beitar Jerusalem fans

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]]> Police seek charges in cases against crypto businessman Moshe Hogeg https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-seek-charges-in-fraud-case-against-crypto-businessman-moshe-hogeg/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:19:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3078569 As investigation wraps up, former Beitar Jerusalem owner accused of sex offenses and using $290 million raised in false crypto projects for personal benefit

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]]> Beitar Jerusalem docked 4 points for next season after supporters’ riot at cup final https://www.timesofisrael.com/beitar-jerusalem-docked-4-points-for-next-season-after-supporters-riot-at-cup-final/ Sun, 16 Jul 2023 11:50:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3052631 Team will be allowed to play in national tournament after appealing decision by soccer's governing body following fans' pitch invasion; club accepts decision 'with great regret'

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]]> ‘Shame on them’: Arab soccer player denounces racist fans who called him a terrorist https://www.timesofisrael.com/shame-on-them-arab-soccer-player-denounces-racist-fans-who-called-him-a-terrorist/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 20:09:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3037569 Midfielder on national team says culprits should be jailed, thanks president for calling him after incident at Euro qualifier in Jerusalem

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]]> Israel soccer games may be moved from Jerusalem venue after racism toward Arab player https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-soccer-games-may-be-moved-from-jerusalem-venue-after-racism-toward-arab-player/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:05:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3036716 Association chief says 'all options' will be considered after Mohammed Abu Fani is jeered, called 'terrorist' during international match at Beitar Jerusalem's home stadium

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]]> With death threats and fireworks, Beitar Jerusalem soccer fans protest Europe ban https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-death-threats-and-fireworks-beitar-jerusalem-soccer-fans-protest-europe-ban/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 07:12:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3028359&preview=true&preview_id=3028359 After being booted from European competition over pitch invasion at State Cup final, angry fans rally near home of IFA prosecutor, vandalize Pride flags; ministers slam punishment

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]]> Pitch invasion at cup final earns Beitar Jerusalem 1-year ban from European soccer https://www.timesofisrael.com/pitch-invasion-at-cup-finale-earns-beitar-jerusalem-1-year-ban-from-european-play/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 15:05:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3027915 Runner-up Maccabi Netanya may get spot in UEFA tourney instead, as Israel Football Association punishes club following chaos when it won the State Cup

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]]> President awards Beitar soccer trophy after fan chaos on field mars Cup ceremony https://www.timesofisrael.com/president-to-award-beitar-soccer-trophy-after-fan-chaos-on-field-mars-cup-ceremony/ Wed, 24 May 2023 13:59:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3021292 Herzog condemns 'violent dramas' of post-game free-for-all, calls to 'eradicate this sick evil from the fields'; punishment for team still unclear

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]]> Beitar J’lem fans storm pitch after Cup win, Herzog evacuated; team may lose trophy https://www.timesofisrael.com/beitar-jerusalem-fans-storm-pitch-after-state-cup-win-putting-trophy-at-risk/ Tue, 23 May 2023 23:07:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3020957 President rushed away under heavy security as awards ceremony canceled due to chaos on field, sparking threat from soccer association to strip team of first tourney win in 14 years

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