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Will Israel face Egypt in the Olympics?

The Israeli team will find out tomorrow if they are to face Arabic countries as their soccer team moves towards the Paris Olympics.

Will Israel face Egypt in the Olympics?

'A message of exclusion':

Muslim sports federations denounce France's hijab ban

Sports federations from majority Muslim countries denounce France's move to bar its Olympic athletes from wearing the hijab.

Muslim sports federations denounce France's hijab ban

Israel's first Olympic medalist recommended for IOC membership

Board of Directors of IOC recommends membership for Yael Arad, who won silver medal at 1992 games.

Israel's first Olympic medalist recommended for IOC membership

Israel-bashing at online 'Olympics'

A YouTube contest featuring one one contestant from every country in the world aired anti-israel comments to millions of subscribers.

Israel-bashing at online 'Olympics'

Israeli soccer team to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics

Israel’s soccer team is headed to the Olympics for the first time since 1976.

Israeli soccer team to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics

Historic victory for Israel's youth soccer team

A victory in an overtime shootout has brought the Israeli team to an unprecedented semifinal spot in the European Championship league.

Historic victory for Israel's youth soccer team

Israeli Gardener Wins Gold at Special Olympics in Berlin

Mir Segel takes first place in the 100-meter freestyle at the 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games.

Israeli Gardener Wins Gold at Special Olympics in Berlin

The Munich Olympics Massacre – 50 years later

'There were 11 hostages. Two were killed yesterday morning, 9 at the airport...They’re all gone.' And the world still hasn't learned Op-ed.

The Munich Olympics Massacre – 50 years later

'We heard gunfire at night, and it was an armed camp by morning'

How the 1972 Munich Massacre unfolded, through the eyes of athletes in the Olympic village.

'We heard gunfire at night, and it was an armed camp by morning'

Germany to increase compensation for Munich victims' families

Germany to offer increased compensation to families of 11 victims of 1972 Munich Olympics massacre.

Germany to increase compensation for Munich victims' families

To be on the right side of history, ignore Beijing’s propaganda

Americans must not allow Beijing tyrants and the IOC to act like everything is normal. It is not.Op-ed.

To be on the right side of history, ignore Beijing’s propaganda

'Never Again' for the Uyghurs:

Jewish protests of China ramp up as Beijing Olympics start

Jewish groups call for sponsors to cut ties with recently-started Beijing Olympics.

Jewish protests of China ramp up as Beijing Olympics start

Natan Sharansky calls for protest of Beijing Olympics

Philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy, Natan Sharansky and Elie Wiesel’s son join call to protest Beijing Olympics over persecution of Uighurs.

Natan Sharansky calls for protest of Beijing Olympics

Gordon Chang: China may march on Taiwan after the Olympics

Author of The Coming Collapse of China addresses possibility of Chinese military action. 'A distinct possibility.'

Gordon Chang: China may march on Taiwan after the Olympics

India: Exiled Tibetans protest Beijing Olympics

Exiled Tibetans hold protest against the Beijing Winter Olympics in the town of Dharamsala.

India: Exiled Tibetans protest Beijing Olympics

Why are we still accepting China’s dishonest COVID-19 numbers?

If there are new variants of Covid, the Olympics inexplicably to be held in China will be the perfect way to spread them worldwide. Op-ed.

Why are we still accepting China’s dishonest COVID-19 numbers?

Olympic Cmt: Countries that ban Israelis can't host competitions

Countries that bar athletes from other countries cannot host international sports championships, the International Olympic Committee rules.

Olympic Cmt: Countries that ban Israelis can't host competitions

Trump criticizes diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

Former US President: Boycott against Beijing Winter Olympics makes us look like sore losers.

Trump criticizes diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

Canada joins diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces Canada will proceed with diplomatic boycott of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Canada joins diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

Australia joins diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia will join the US in a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Games.

Australia joins diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

Judoka who quit rather than face Israeli wants to join Hamas

Fethi Nourine announces his retirement after 10-year suspension for refusing to face Israeli at Olympics, calls for Muslims to support Hamas

Judoka who quit rather than face Israeli wants to join Hamas

Olympic taekwondo medalist shares experiences as IDF soldier

Israeli Tokyo Olympic taekwondo bronze medalist welcomed at FIDF Washington, D.C., chapter.

Olympic taekwondo medalist shares experiences as IDF soldier

Olympic gold medalist to Arutz Sheva: My life has changed

Linoy Ashram, who won the gold medal for rhythmic gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics this year, opens up about her newfound fame.

Olympic gold medalist to Arutz Sheva: My life has changed

Ayatollah to athletes: Don't give 'Zionist regime' legitimacy

Iranian Supreme Leader extols Olympic medalists to not fall into the trap of competing against Israelis.

Ayatollah to athletes: Don't give 'Zionist regime' legitimacy

Judo Federation bans Algerian who refused to face Israeli

International Judo Federation bans Algerian judoka and his coach for ten years after he refused to face Israeli during Tokyo Olympics.

Judo Federation bans Algerian who refused to face Israeli

‘Painfully close’: Baseball team’s PT laments Olympics results

'People were amazed that Israel was competing at such a high level,' says physical therapist for Israel's baseball team.

‘Painfully close’: Baseball team’s PT laments Olympics results

Russian complaint against Israeli Olympic gold medal dismissed

International Gymnastics Federation dismisses Russian complaint Israeli Linoy Ashram won gymnastics Olympic gold medal due to bias.

Russian complaint against Israeli Olympic gold medal dismissed

Watch: Olympic gold medalist arrives in Israel, thanks fans

Rhythmic gymnastics gold medalist Linoy Ashram received a hero's welcome upon her return to the country.

Watch: Olympic gold medalist arrives in Israel, thanks fans

Jewish basketball star Sue Bird wins 5th Olympic gold medal

In their 5th Olympic appearance, Sue Bird and teammate Diana Taurasi win their 5th gold medal, the only basketball players ever to do so.

Jewish basketball star Sue Bird wins 5th Olympic gold medal

Controversy on last day of Olympics as Israel comes away winners

Israel took home 2 gold medals - twice as many as it had in its previous Olympic Games combined.

Controversy on last day of Olympics as Israel comes away winners

Watch: Russians take pride in 'overcoming' doping ban

While Russia was banned from the Tokyo Olympics due to mass doping, over 300 athletes took part in the event with no shame or remorse.

Watch: Russians take pride in 'overcoming' doping ban

At first-ever Olympics, American Jewish athlete takes the gold

American Jewish athlete Alix Klineman wins beach volleyball gold in Tokyo Olympics.

At first-ever Olympics, American Jewish athlete takes the gold

Israeli takes home gold in rhythmic gymnastics

Linoy Ashram, 22, takes home Israel's third-ever Olympic gold medal

Israeli takes home gold in rhythmic gymnastics

Watch: Olympics 2021 from Space

Astronauts cheer Olympic athletes from International Space Station.

Watch: Olympics 2021 from Space

Watch: Belarusian sprinter seeking asylum in Austria

Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya left for Vienna following reports of 'security concerns' over previous plan to travel to Poland.

Watch: Belarusian sprinter seeking asylum in Austria

Watch: Israel's gold medalist arrives home

The Jewish State's second ever gold medal winner arrived to a hero's welcome at Ben Gurion.

Watch: Israel's gold medalist arrives home

Israeli Olympian: Proud to serve in the IDF

After winning the bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, taekwondo standout and IDF soldier Cpl. Avishag met the army's commanding officer.

Israeli Olympian: Proud to serve in the IDF

Watch: Belarusian athlete defects after government threats

Belarusian sprinter made a dash for freedom at a Tokyo airport, claiming her team was forcing her to return home for criticizing coaches.

Watch: Belarusian athlete defects after government threats

Israel's baseball team ousted from Olympics

Team Israel knocked out of medal contention after former MLB slugger comes up clutch in the 9th.

Israel's baseball team ousted from Olympics

Islamic scholar: Even I'm afraid of that Israeli judoka

Qatari sociologist blasted Saudi sports officials for allowing their judoka to be 'beat up' by an Israeli 'dinasour nightmare'.

Islamic scholar: Even I'm afraid of that Israeli judoka

Loss to South Korea puts Israel on the brink of elimination

Another loss for Israel tomorrow means the end of the tournament for the team.

Loss to South Korea puts Israel on the brink of elimination

Watch: Israel's national anthem 'Hatikva' played at Olympics

Moving moment at Tokyo Olympics as Israeli national anthem played during gold medal ceremony for Israeli gymnast Artem Dolgopyat.

Watch: Israel's national anthem 'Hatikva' played at Olympics

Is USA rugby player and TikTok star Ilona Maher Jewish?

Many Jewish viewers — and TikTok fans — are wondering: With a name like Ilona Maher, is she Jewish?

Is USA rugby player and TikTok star Ilona Maher Jewish?

Soviet athlete questions US gymnast's 'mental health bungle'

The most decorated Olympic gymnast in history acknowledges her sport has become even more draining, questions Biles' decision to drop out.

Soviet athlete questions US gymnast's 'mental health bungle'

Israeli gymnast wins Olympic gold

Both PM Bennett and Opposition Leader Netanyahu congratulated Dolgopyat on his victory.

Israeli gymnast wins Olympic gold

Iranian judoka congratulates Israeli counterpart

"After 10 years of being afraid to contact or reply to me, it's over. Today I congratulated him on winning the medal."

Iranian judoka congratulates Israeli counterpart

Israeli judokas take home bronze medal

Israel's judo team took home the bronze medal in the sport, and Israel's 11th Olympic medal overall.

Israeli judokas take home bronze medal

These Jewish athletes have won medals at the Tokyo Olympics

Israel's Avishag Semberg was the first Jewish medalist at the Tokyo Olympics, with two more medalists thus far.

These Jewish athletes have won medals at the Tokyo Olympics

Defying boycott trend, Saudi judoka competes against Israeli

Amid trend of judokas refusing to compete against Israelis, Saudi Arabian judoka faces off against Israeli at Olympics, and shakes her hand.

Defying boycott trend, Saudi judoka competes against Israeli

Australian Jewish paddler Jessica Fox wins gold in canoe slalom

Fox takes home the top prize in canoe slalom, making her the first-ever woman to win a gold medal in the event in an Olympics.

Australian Jewish paddler Jessica Fox wins gold in canoe slalom

How's Russia competing in the Olympics despite its doping ban?

In 2019, Russia was banned from international sporting events for 4 years but 335 Russian athletes are participating in the Tokyo Games.

How's Russia competing in the Olympics despite its doping ban?

Is Tokyo Olympics gold-medal swimmer Lydia Jacoby Jewish?

17-year-old swimmer from Seward, Alaska, surprised many when she came from behind to win the 100m breaststroke at the Tokyo Olympics.

Is Tokyo Olympics gold-medal swimmer Lydia Jacoby Jewish?

Australian Jewish kayaker wins bronze at Tokyo Olympics

Jessica Fox wins second bronze medal in kayaking, after taking third in 2016 Rio Games.

Australian Jewish kayaker wins bronze at Tokyo Olympics

Jewish vaulter helps Russia to gymnastics gold medal

Lilia Akhaimova, a Russian Jewish gymnast, helps Team Russia earn group score netting them an Olympic gold medal.

Jewish vaulter helps Russia to gymnastics gold medal

IOC concerned over judokas quitting to avoid facing Israeli

International Olympic Committee monitoring incidents in which two judokas withdrew from the Olympics in order to avoid facing Israeli.

IOC concerned over judokas quitting to avoid facing Israeli

Seven new COVID-19 infections at Japan Olympics

Tokyo Olympics organizers reported 7 new COVID-19 cases at the Games, including two athletes, bringing the total number since July 1 to 155.

Seven new COVID-19 infections at Japan Olympics

Exiled Iranian judoka dedicates Olympic medal to Israel

Saeid Mollaei, who criticized Iranian practice of not facing Israelis in sports, wins silver medal in Tokyo Olympics.

Exiled Iranian judoka dedicates Olympic medal to Israel

Israel's baseball team 'confident' 2 days ahead of Olympic game

“We are playing some of the best teams in the world,' says head coach of Israel's national baseball team at Tokyo Olympics.

Israel's baseball team 'confident' 2 days ahead of Olympic game

3 Jewish fencers fail to medal in events at Tokyo Olympics

Two American Jewish fencers and a Canadian Jewish fencer fail to advance in opening round of Olympic fencing games in Tokyo.

3 Jewish fencers fail to medal in events at Tokyo Olympics

Second judoka drops out of Olympics rather than face Israeli

Sudan's Mohamed Abdalrasool weighs in for match but fails to show up for bout against Israeli judoka Tohar Butbul at Tokyo Olympics.

Second judoka drops out of Olympics rather than face Israeli