The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/bnei-sakhnin/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:48:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Bnei Sakhnin | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/bnei-sakhnin/ 32 32 Soccer announcer charged over interview with Hamas TV, praise for terror groups https://www.timesofisrael.com/soccer-announcer-charged-over-interview-with-hamas-tv-praise-for-terror-groups/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:29:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3501416 Said Hassanin, who was fired from jobs with the Bnei Sakhnin soccer team and Nas Radio, indicted after interview with Hamas's Al Aqsa TV station in which he praised terror group

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]]> Violence erupts at soccer match after fans of Arab team turn backs on national anthem https://www.timesofisrael.com/violence-erupts-at-soccer-match-after-fans-of-arab-team-turn-backs-on-national-anthem/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 23:47:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3367097 Hapoel Beersheba supporters rush stands holding Bnei Sakhnin fans who made insulting gesture before game; 12 arrested, match canceled, both teams likely facing punishment

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]]> Amnesty calls on Netanyahu to apologize for post on Arab soccer fans https://www.timesofisrael.com/amnesty-calls-on-netanyahu-to-apologize-for-post-on-arab-soccer-fans/ Sun, 06 May 2018 18:22:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1844586&preview=true&preview_id=1844586 False claim that Sakhnin club disrupted tribute to 10 teens killed in flash flood was shared on PM's Facebook page, removed a few days later with no comment

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]]> Netanyahu removes post claiming Arab soccer fans celebrated hikers’ deaths https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-removes-post-claiming-arab-soccer-fans-celebrated-hikers-deaths/ Thu, 03 May 2018 16:17:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1843049&preview=true&preview_id=1843049 Report about Sakhnin club, denied by opposing team and league officials, was shared on PM's Facebook page on Sunday

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]]> Netanyahu slammed for sharing dubious, incendiary news about Arab soccer fans https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-slammed-for-sharing-dubious-incendiary-news-about-arab-soccer-fans/ Sun, 29 Apr 2018 22:59:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1839947 PM posts story claiming supporters of Bnei Sakhnin team disrupted minute of silence for flash flood victims; league says it found no evidence to back up assertion

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]]> Israeli soccer club vows crackdown on racist fans after anti-Arab chants https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-soccer-club-vows-crackdown-on-racist-fans-after-anti-arab-chants/ Tue, 23 Jan 2018 08:24:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1777004 Beitar Jerusalem says it will close entire section of its home stadium, threatens to revoke fans' season tickets

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]]> Top soccer players meet to kick racism out of sport https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-soccer-players-meet-to-kick-racism-out-of-sport/ Wed, 26 Oct 2016 02:51:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1485736 Event by UEFA arm aims to bringing Jewish and Arab players and youngsters together

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]]> Beitar fans arrested in fracas after drubbing by Arab club https://www.timesofisrael.com/beitar-fans-arrested-in-fracas-after-drubbing-by-arab-club/ Sun, 01 May 2016 21:33:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1384945 Jerusalem supporters hurl firecrackers, smoke bombs onto field after losing playoff game 3-0 to Bnei Sakhnin

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]]> Soccer teams face disciplinary hearing after post-game brawl https://www.timesofisrael.com/soccer-teams-face-disciplinary-hearing-after-post-game-brawl/ Tue, 26 Apr 2016 16:32:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1382333 Tense game between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Bnei Sakhnin, Israel's only premier league team from an Arab town, deteriorates into melee after final whistle

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]]> Through blood-colored glasses https://www.timesofisrael.com/through-blood-colored-glasses/ Tue, 26 Apr 2016 10:58:01 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1382076 Where Obama sees relative prosperity, commentators spot a delusional president ignoring a Hobbesian hellhole where senators have to beg him to give Israel a defense pittance

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]]> Soccer fans riot, 6 held, after Beitar defeats Sakhnin https://www.timesofisrael.com/soccer-fans-riot-after-beitar-defeats-sakhnin/ Mon, 05 Oct 2015 21:22:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1261003 Israeli Arab supporters of Bnei Sakhnin pelt police with rocks after losing match 3-1 with bitter rival

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]]> Sporting new art museum, Sakhnin looks beyond soccer https://www.timesofisrael.com/an-art-museum-opens-in-sakhnin/ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 01:54:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1195321 Known more for its Premier League squad, the Arab Israeli town now hopes to inspire coexistence between Jews and Arabs through culture

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]]> Police arrest 4 after Sakhnin defeats Beitar 1:0 https://www.timesofisrael.com/riots-follow-sakhnins-10-victory-over-beitar/ Sun, 23 Nov 2014 22:41:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1096382 Skirmishes break out between the rival teams' fanbases following heavily secured soccer match

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]]> Sakhnin-Jerusalem soccer match given green light amid tensions https://www.timesofisrael.com/sakhnin-jerusalem-soccer-match-given-green-light-amid-tensions/ Fri, 21 Nov 2014 18:10:56 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1095501 Announcement comes day after police canceled heated rivalry game; security measures enacted to ensure public safety

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]]> Police may lift ban on Sakhnin-Jerusalem soccer match https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-may-lift-ban-on-sakhnin-jerusalem-soccer-match/ Thu, 20 Nov 2014 19:30:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1095274&preview_id=1095274 Amid fears of violence between rival Arab and right-wing Jewish fans, officials had said Sunday's game could not go ahead

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