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.
'I didn’t see things working out the way they did at Brighton,' says Hemed
Tomer Hemed has put Championship sides on alert that he will be available in the summer after expressing regret that he did not move away from Brighton in January.
Rosenthal called up by Israel U21s
English-born Tom Rosenthal has been named in Israel’s under-21 squad for the Euro 2019 qualifiers against Germany and Norway.
Elon Musk parties in Jerusalem amid rumours of a major Israeli technology investment
The Tesla and SpaceX chief executive is reportedly in talks with AI firm Cortica
Sela eliminated from Indian Wells by Baghdatis
Dudi Sela’s excellent run at Indian Wells was ended by the big-serving Marcos Baghdatis in round three.
Sela stuns Edmund at Indian Wells
Dudi Sela has dumped Britain's Kyle Edmund, the world no. 24, out of the Indian Wells Open with a shock 6-4 6-4 victory in the second round.
Israel given silent treatment at Junior Jiu Jitsu World Championships
Israel returned from the World Junior Jiu Jitsu Championships with an impressive haul of two gold, four silver and seven bronze medals.
Lionel Messi: 'I’m convinced that coming to Israel ahead of the World Cup will do us good'
The Argentinian team are due in Jerusalem on June 9 and many of the players believe it will boost their World Cup chances
Winter Olympics 'very successful' for Israel, says Ashkenazi
Reflecting on what he terms "a very successful" Winter Olympics, Yaniv Ashkenazi, head of the Israel delegation, was more than satisfied with the best-ever performances by the country's ice skaters.
Israeli skaters reach finals for first time
Alexei Bychenko and Daniel Samohin became the first-ever Israelis to reach the finals of the figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics after a series of impressive performnaces in Pyeongchang.
Gold secures bronze at Winter Olympics
American snowboarder Arielle Gold claimed the bronze medal in the women’s halfpipe contest at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.
Israeli skaters finish eighth in Pyeongchang
Israel finished eighth in the 10-team figure skating team event at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.
Bykanov looking to impress for Israel at Winter Olympics
Vladislav Bykanov is confident he can make history and secure Israel’s first-ever medal at the Winter Olympics.
Israel edge into second round of Davis Cup
Israel came from behind to beat South Africa 3-2 in Pretoria in the Davis Cup Europe/Africa Group One first round.
Benayoun a free agent after leaving Beitar Jerusalem
Yossi Benayoun is set to sign for Maccabi Petach Tika after parting company with Beitar Jerusalem.
Bykanov hits top form
Vladislav Bykanov continued his preparations for the Winter Olympics in South Korea by winning two medals at the European Short Track Speed Skating Championships in Germany.
Ryanair scraps Israel luggage charge
The budget airline announces U-turn after anger from passengers
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