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Hapoel signs NBA star: one-year contract
Israeli basketball club Hapoel has signed American basketball player Amir Coffey to a one-year contract.
📅 July 13, 2026, 15:50
Hapoel
Hapoel is Israel’s largest sports association, comprising professional and amateur clubs across football, basketball, volleyball and other sports. Founded in 1924, it represents the working-class athletic movement with deep roots in Israeli society and culture.
Hapoel: Israel's Workers' Sports Movement
Hapoel is Israel's largest sports organization, established in 1924 as part of the international workers' sports movement. The name "Hapoel" means "the worker" in Hebrew. It encompasses multiple professional and amateur clubs across various disciplines, including football, basketball, volleyball, and athletics. Historically, Hapoel represented the labor movement and working-class communities in Israel, playing a significant role in the country's sporting culture and social fabric.
The organization operates hundreds of clubs nationwide, with Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem among the most prominent football franchises in Israeli Premier League. These teams compete domestically and internationally, representing not only sporting excellence but also cultural and national pride. Hapoel's influence extends beyond athletics, reflecting broader themes of community development, youth engagement, and social values in Israeli society.
News about Hapoel at jnews.az covers tournament results, player transfers, club management developments, and the organization's impact on Israeli sports landscape. Readers will find updates on major Hapoel teams' performances, significant matches, and stories connecting Israeli athletics to regional and global sporting events, along with perspectives on how sports contribute to Israeli identity and society.