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sports21h ago

Israel clinched a second-stage World Cup qualifying spot with an 83-54 win over Cyprus in Limassol.
Israel built a 45-29 halftime lead and pulled away in the second half to seal the victory.
Adam Ariel, Roman Sorkin, and Idan Zalmanson led scoring for Israel in the win.
Coach Ariel Beit Halachmi said it was hard to play two games against the same team in a short time.
Joaquin Szuchman expressed happiness about returning to the national team and the supportive atmosphere.
Israelis emphasized sending prayers and support to the IDF and the nation during difficult times.
Ariel Beit Halachmi highlighted the dual goals of finishing the window with two wins and representing the country proudly.
Cyprus was led by Filippos Tigkas, who scored 15 points in the loss.
The win followed a prior 94-54 victory in the first window, keeping Group E dynamics in balance.
Group E standings show Croatia atop the group, with Germany in second ahead of Israel.

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19h ago

Israel defeated Cyprus 83-54 in Limassol to advance to the second stage of World Cup qualifiers.
Israel moved to 2-2 in Group E, ranking third behind Croatia and Germany.
Ariel Beit Halachmi’s squad led 45-29 at halftime before sealing the win.
Netanel Artzi, Tamir Blatt, and Zalmanson starred with double-digit scoring in the win.
Cyprus’ Filippos Tigkas led his team with 15 points in the loss.
Beit Halachmi acknowledged the challenge of playing the same team twice in a short span.
Joaquin Szuchman said it was great to return to the national team and feel the support from home.
Ariel spoke of carrying messages from home and finishing the job in the window.
The team celebrated the win with visiting Israeli fans in Limassol.
The two-game window closed with Israel earning two wins in Limassol.

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world3h ago

Greece has deployed two frigates and four F-16s to Cyprus following a drone strike on RAF Akrotiri near Limassol.
The strike hit RAF Akrotiri's runway with minimal damage and no reported casualties, according to the U.K. MOD.
Greece's Kimon frigate, described as the most advanced in its fleet, joined the deployment alongside a second frigate with Centaur counter-drone capability.
Four F-16s have landed in Cyprus as part of the Greece-Cyprus security coordination.
Cyprus says it does not participate in any military operation, signaling cautious stance amid regional tensions.
The UK may deploy a ballistic-missile-intercepting warship to the region, per The Times report.
The events are tied to broader tensions in the Iran-focused conflict spilling into the Eastern Mediterranean.
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias coordinated the response with Cypriot Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas.
Cyprus deposit highlights Greece-Cyprus close military ties and Greece’s protective role for Cyprus since the island’s partition.
Cypriot authorities confirmed the arrival of air and naval assets and emphasized regional defense coordination.

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