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.
Anger at Ryanair's extra baggage fees for Israeli passengers
Passengers without priority boarding face €40 (£35) charge
How an Israeli university is researching the ways cannabis can treat obesity
UK-Israeli startup awards funding to Hebrew University for the scheme
Blackman targets Israel role
Nick Blackman is eager to play for Israel after scoring eight goals since joining Maccabi Tel Aviv on loan from Derby County.
Grant takes charge of NorthEast United
Avram Grant has been appointed manager of Indian SuperLeague team NorthEast United.
Sylvan Adams - the man behind Israel's biggest sports spectacular
Israel is preparing to stage the biggest sporting event in its history — and it is all due to the efforts of one man. By pedalling the love of his favourite sport, Canadian immigrant. Sylvan Adams has had a major impact on Israel since coming to live in Tel Aviv two years ago with his London-born wife, Margaret.
Israel is a slam-dunk for US basketball players
Israel is a land of opportunity...and sometimes romance...for Jewish-American basketball stars
Steve McClaren steps down from Maccabi Tel Aviv job
Former England boss will be replaced by Carlos Garcia Badias
Israel offers a whole new ball game for the NFL
America's National Football League is eager to harness the leading edge technologies offered by Israel’s sports-tech sector.
Luzon departs mid-table Maccabi Haifa
Guy Luzon was sacked by Maccabi Haifa after weekend’s 1-1 draw at home to Hapoel Ashkelon, which left the Greens in seventh place in Ligat Ha’Al.
Israeli media boss steps aside following rape allegations
Alex Gilady, who is also Israel's IOC member, is accused of sexual misconduct by four women
Match not over as West Bank football claim moves to court
Palestinian FA calls for Israel's expulsion if teams continue to play in Israeli leagues
Hemed close to signing new deal with Brighton
Tomer Hemed is set to sign a new three-year Brighton contract, according to reports in Israel.
Five-star Israel avoids Davis Cup relegation
Israel whitewashed Romania 5-0 in the Davis Cup Europe-Africa Zone Group One relegation play-off at Ramat Hasharon to provide the best possible start for newly appointed captain Harel Levy.
Barkat ready for Euro test
Hapoel Beer Sheva owner Alona Barkat has confirmed she will travel to Romania for next week’s Europa League clash with Steaua Bucharest, despite the crass sexist comments directed at her.
Casspi ready for NBA opener with Golden State Warriors
Omri Casspi is set for his debut with NBA champions Golden State Warriors ahead of next week’s season opener against Houston Rockets.
Tzedek and Zahavi dropped for World Cup qualifiers
Shay Tzedek has been dropped for Israel’s last two World Cup matches after failing a drugs test.
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