Simon Griver
Simon Griver is a journalist based in Jerusalem and has been writing about Israel for nearly 40 years.He is currently managing editor of the English website of Globes - Israel's financial newspaper. He has been the JC's Israel sports correspondent since 1995 and also regularly contributes on all topics about Israel. His articles about Israel have been published in almost all of the UK's national newspapers and he has authored travel books about Israel for Insight Guides and the AA.
Israeli fizzy drinks firm bought by Pepsi for £2.5bn
Once popular in kitchens, SodaStream has recently focused on its healthy drinks range
Herzog appointed manager of Israel football team
In a surprise move, Israel has named former Austrian midfield star Andi Herzog as national team manager.
Hapoel Beer Sheva eliminated from Champions League
Barak Bakhar insists Hapoel Beer Sheva restored some pride after they were eliminated from this season’s Champions League following a 7-2 aggregate defeat against Dinamo Zagreb.
Hapoel's Champions League dream all but over
Hapoel Beer Sheva's Champions League qualification campaign is as good as over after the Israeli champions were hammered 5-0 by Dinamo Zagreb in the second qualifying round first leg in Croatia on Tuesday night.
Erlich secures 20th ATP title
Israel's Jonathan Erlich has claimed his 20th men's doubles title after winning the Hall of Fame tournament with New Zealand's Artem Sitek.
Hapoel Beer Sheva to play Dinamo Zagreb after Champions League victory
Hapoel Beer Sheva will face Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb in the second qualifying round of the Champions League after beating Flora Tallinn 3-1 to complete a 7-2 aggregate victory.
Amid Syria's destructive civil war, Judaica is being plundered and sold for thousands on the black market
Damascus Jewish Community Association tells the JC he was offered items from the destroyed Jobar synagogue
Allon interested in Boston Celtics
Israeli start-up entrepreneur Ori Allon is in advanced talks to buy an eight per cent stake in NBA outfit Boston Celtics, according to reports.
New managers for top Israeli teams
Two of Israel’s top three teams have appointed new managers. Vladimir Ivic is the new head coach at Ligat Ha’Al runners-up Maccabi Tel Aviv. The Serb replaces Jordi Cruyff.
Argentina bows to BDS boycott campaign and cancels pre-World Cup friendly match in Jerusalem
There had been threats to burn shirts carrying star striker Lionel Messi’s name
Blackman in limbo after great season at Maccabi
Nick Blackman has returned to Derby after his season-long loan at Maccabi Tel Aviv ended.
Roman Abramovich instantly becomes Israel's wealthiest citizen with new passport
The Chelsea FC owner had been unable to enter the UK because of a delay in renewing his visa
Hapoel Beer Sheva retain Ligat Ha'Al title for third year in a row
Hapoel Beer Sheva will represent Israel in the Champions League next season after clinching their third consecutive Ligat Ha'Al title on Saturday.
Israel facing tough start against England at U17 finals
England will host Israel in the opening match of the Uefa European Under 17 Championships on May 4 in Chesterfield.
Casspi sad to leave Warriors
Omri Casspi admits he is keen to remain in the NBA after being released by the Golden State Warriors ahead of this weekend’s playoffs.
Oliel upbeat despite Davis Cup defeat
Yshai Oliel picked the positives out of Israel’s Davis Cup defeat against the Czech Republic.
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