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Israel State Cup Semifinals: Hapoel HaEmek's Historic Run

2/16/2026

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The Israel State Cup semifinals will feature Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem, Bnei Herzliya, and Hapoel HaEmek in Tel Aviv.
Semifinals are on Sunday and Monday, with the final scheduled for Thursday.
Hapoel HaEmek, making its first semifinal appearance, credits Elijah Childs for their success.
Elijah Childs emphasizes teamwork and preparation, hopes HaEmek wins the Cup and reaches the playoffs, and remains focused despite arriving in Israel during a war.

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The Israel State Cup semifinals will feature Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem, Bnei Herzliya, and Hapoel HaEmek in Tel Aviv.
Semifinals are on Sunday and Monday, with the final scheduled for Thursday.
Hapoel HaEmek, making its first semifinal appearance, credits Elijah Childs for their success.
Elijah Childs emphasizes teamwork and preparation, hopes HaEmek wins the Cup and reaches the playoffs, and remains focused despite arriving in Israel during a war.