After finally picking up their first points of the Europa League campaign, Maccabi Tel Aviv are eager to continue their momentum by securing a second consecutive continental victory against Rigas Futbola Skola. Having faced a challenging start to their European journey, the Israeli champions are determined to secure a spot in the knockout phase playoffs and will do whatever it takes to claim another crucial win. With an unbeaten record in both continental and domestic competitions, Maccabi Tel Aviv are a force to be reckoned with and will be motivated to secure another victory to boost their chances of progressing in the competition.
In yet another round of violence, Israel has launched an air strike on central Beirut, resulting in the deaths of at least five people and injuring 24 others. This attack comes as the militant group Hezbollah considers a proposed ceasefire backed by the United States in Lebanon. As tensions continue to escalate in the region, a large fire has also broken out in Tel Aviv following the raid sirens that sounded.
After leaving Hapoel Tel Aviv due to the war situation in Israel and reported interest from Serbian EuroLeague club Crvena Zvezda, former center Johnathan Motley was expected to make a move to the European basketball scene. However, he is now signing with a G League team and attracting interest from NBA clubs instead. Hapoel's owner claimed that Motley's decision to leave was due to the offer from Zvezda, which was denied by the club's sports director. While there were reports about FIBA denying issuing the letter of clearance for Motley's new team, nothing has been officially confirmed yet.
After a heated soccer match between Dutch team Ajax and Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv, Dutch authorities reported that a large group of young people targeted Israeli fans in Amsterdam. This attack, fueled by calls on social media to target Jewish people, was condemned as antisemitic by authorities in Amsterdam, Israel, and throughout Europe. Despite a ban on pro-Palestinian demonstrations outside the stadium, tensions were high and violence escalated after the game, with several injured and dozens arrested. Dutch officials have promised to prosecute those responsible for the assault.
Violence erupted in Amsterdam after an Ajax vs Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer match, as Israeli fans were attacked by local youths incited by social media calls to target Jewish people. The rise in antisemitic speech and actions in Europe, in the midst of the conflict in Gaza, has sparked tension and condemnation from authorities across the continent. Dutch officials have pledged to prosecute those responsible for the assaults, while Israeli fans remain resolute, vowing to continue attending future matches.
Vice President Kamala Harris's pool duty for a trip to Detroit was interrupted by developments in the Middle East, including a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that quickly fell apart and a suspected terror attack in Tel Aviv. While waiting for Harris to give a statement, reporters in the pool were in the dark about her involvement in a situation room meeting with President Joe Biden. With a busy schedule including a vice presidential debate and hurricane damage assessment, Harris's pool duty proved to be both uneventful and unpredictable.
In a statement released by Iran's Revolutionary Guards, it was confirmed that their missile attack on Israel specifically aimed at hitting three military bases near Tel Aviv, the country's commercial hub. This news comes amidst escalating tensions between Iran and Israel and highlights the continued struggle for power and dominance in the region. As the situation continues to develop, this attack serves as a reminder of the potential for further conflict in the Middle East.
Trey Yingst, Fox News' chief foreign correspondent, was capturing live footage of Iranian missiles striking Tel Aviv on Tuesday when he and his cameraman were temporarily interrupted by the incoming missile fire. The footage showed defense missiles intercepting the ballistic missiles mid-air, and Israel had been warned of an "imminent" attack from Iran earlier in the day. His colleagues back in New York expressed concern for the safety of Yingst and his team during the attack, but they were able to quickly reestablish contact and continue reporting.
More than 90,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon as a result of Israel's military strikes, with 51 people killed in recent air strikes. This comes as Hezbollah launches rockets towards Tel Aviv and tensions between Israel and Lebanon continue to escalate. As countries around the world urge their citizens to leave the area, aid workers report that those fleeing the violence are facing difficult conditions on the road.
In a bold move to support the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah launched a medium-range ballistic missile at the headquarters of Israel's intelligence agency Mossad. The missile, known as "Qader 1", targeted the Mossad headquarters responsible for assassinating leaders and destroying communication devices. This escalation in confrontations between Hezbollah and the Israeli army comes after recent shelling and attacks on each other's military sites, further fueling tensions in the region.