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Beitar Jerusalem Tops League After 20 Years; Challenges Ahead

1/23/2026

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Beitar Jerusalem rose to the top spot for the first time in nearly two decades after Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Beersheba.
Beitar has won six straight matches and remained unbeaten for three months.
Dor Hugi and Ziv Ben Shimol contributed significantly to Beitar's success.
Beitar faces challenges with tough matches against top teams and sanctions that limit away-game fan support, while coach Barak Itzhaki seeks to sustain momentum.

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Story summary

Beitar Jerusalem rose to the top spot for the first time in nearly two decades after Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Beersheba.
Beitar has won six straight matches and remained unbeaten for three months.
Dor Hugi and Ziv Ben Shimol contributed significantly to Beitar's success.
Beitar faces challenges with tough matches against top teams and sanctions that limit away-game fan support, while coach Barak Itzhaki seeks to sustain momentum.