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American football is a sport played at the amateur and international competition levels in Israel. The Israel Football League (IFL) is the highest level of competition in Israel, although there are multiple flag football leagues, a high school league and a youth league.
Over 2,000 Israelis – men, women and children – play organized American football in Israel. In partnership with Robert Kraft and the Kraft Family, American football is rapidly becoming one of Israel’s most popular team sports.
Dec 8, 2021 · In Israel, American football has existed for nearly four decades, starting with informal pick-up games in Jerusalem and today with a full complement of tackle and flag leagues, for both men and...
Jan 26, 2015 · What began as a small amateur flag football league 25 years ago has grown to include the American Football in Israel (AFI), with 45 teams, the High School American Football in Israel (HSAFI)...
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Last year, Aliza Shore, 17, was on vacation in northern Israel when one of her cousins pulled out a football and started tossing it around. “I had never played—or even touched a football before that,” said Aliza, who grew up in the Old City with Olim parents.
The first international American football game played by Israel was played on 17 May 2012 in Baptist village near Petah Tikva, when the Israel national team met Maranatha Baptist Bible College. [1] For Israeli players it was the first-ever game on a 100-yard field in an 11 player team.
Jan 20, 2023 · American football is on the rise in Israel, with 2,000 players, coaches and referees throughout the country.
