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The Israeli Premier League match between Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Jerusalem at the Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem on December 8, 2025. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)
March 20, 2026, 11:06 am
FIFA fines Israeli soccer for fans’ racism, but lets teams from settlements compete
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
By Reuters
A bus driver walks to his vehicle outside Teddy Stadium during a game night for the Beitar Jerusalem soccer team in the Malha neighborhood of Jerusalem on January 31, 2026. (Ilia YEFIMOVICH / AFP)
February 12, 2026, 11:27 am
‘No one to back us’: Arab bus drivers grapple with surge of racist attacks
Transportation minister, announcing pilot security program, says violence has crossed ‘red line’; drivers have faced assaults for years
By Alice CHANCELLOR
Damage caused to a bus by Haredi demonstrators during an anti-draft protest in Jerusalem on November 6, 2025. (Courtesy/Bus Drivers Association)
November 7, 2025, 2:05 pm
Arab bus drivers face unfettered violence in Jerusalem, with 12 attacks in a week
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
By Charlie Summers
Beitar Jerusalem soccer fans seen beating an Arab bus driver in Jerusalem on May 29, 2025 (Screencapture/ X used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
May 30, 2025, 5:07 pm
Beitar Jerusalem fans attack Arab bus drivers after team’s loss, no arrests so far
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
By ToI Staff
Aviel Rahamim, who was murdered by Hamas terrorists at the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023. (Courtesy)
December 6, 2024, 8:15 am
Aviel Rahamim, 27: Partygoer ‘just wanted to do good in the world’
Murdered by Hamas terrorists at the Supernova music festival on October 7
By ToI Staff
Guy Amir (left) and Hanan Savyon at a Beitar Jerusalem soccer game in a scene from their new Netflix series 'Bros.' (Courtesy Netflix)
April 18, 2024, 8:11 am
Banking on ‘Bros’: Netflix’s first original Hebrew-language series is finally arriving
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
By Amy Spiro
Amir Guy (left) and Hanan Savyon in the upcoming Netflix comedy 'Bros.' (Courtesy: Netflix)
October 3, 2023, 6:01 pm
Hebrew-language comedy ‘Bros’ slated to hit Netflix next month
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
By Amy Spiro
File: Moshe Hogeg (right), a cryptocurrency businessman and former Beitar Jerusalem FC owner, holds a press conference in Ramat Gan on August 9, 2022. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
August 23, 2023, 12:19 pm
Police seek charges in cases against crypto businessman Moshe Hogeg
As investigation wraps up, former Beitar Jerusalem owner accused of sex offenses and using $290 million raised in false crypto projects for personal benefit
By Michael Horovitz
Beitar Jerusalem fans storm the field at Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa, May 23, 2023. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)
July 16, 2023, 2:50 pm
Beitar Jerusalem docked 4 points for next season after supporters’ riot at cup final
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’
By ToI Staff
National soccer player Mohammad Abu Fani (left) meets with President Isaac Herzog (center) and First Lady Michal Herzog, in Jerusalem, June 20, 2023. (Amos Ben Gershom/GPO)
June 21, 2023, 11:09 pm
‘Shame on them’: Arab soccer player denounces racist fans who called him a terrorist
Midfielder on national team says culprits should be jailed, thanks president for calling him after incident at Euro qualifier in Jerusalem
By Michael Horovitz
Mohammed Abu Fani (R) and other Israel players warm up ahead of the UEFA Euro 2024 group I qualifying round football match between Israel and Andorra at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem, on June 19, 2023. (JACK GUEZ / AFP)
June 20, 2023, 10:05 am
Israel soccer games may be moved from Jerusalem venue after racism toward Arab player
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
By ToI Staff
Beitar Jerusalem soccer fans protest near the home of Israel Football Association prosecutor Nir Reshef in Givatayim on June 5, 2023. (Screenshot: Twitter; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
June 6, 2023, 10:12 am
With death threats and fireworks, Beitar Jerusalem soccer fans protest Europe ban
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
By Michael Bachner and ToI Staff
Beitar Jerusalem fans storm the field at Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa, May 23, 2023. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)
June 5, 2023, 6:05 pm
Pitch invasion at cup final earns Beitar Jerusalem 1-year ban from European soccer
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
By ToI Staff
President Isaac Herzog at an event at which he presented Beitar Jerusalem soccer team with the State Cup, at his official residence in Jerusalem on May 24, 2023. (Yonatan SIndel/Flash90)
May 24, 2023, 4:59 pm
President awards Beitar soccer trophy after fan chaos on field mars Cup ceremony
Herzog condemns ‘violent dramas’ of post-game free-for-all, calls to ‘eradicate this sick evil from the fields’; punishment for team still unclear
By AP and ToI Staff
Beitar Jerusalem fans storm the field at Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa, May 23, 2023. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)
May 24, 2023, 2:07 am
Beitar J’lem fans storm pitch after Cup win, Herzog evacuated; team may lose trophy
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
By ToI Staff
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