Israel — Handball

Handball in Israel has been developing steadily, with the sport gaining increased attention following Israel's qualification for the European Championship. The Division 1 features 11 clubs across 1 competitions.

While handball is not among the most popular sports in Israel, the federation has invested in development programmes, and the national team's recent European Championship debut has raised the sport's profile.

Handball has been played in Israel since the 1930s, introduced by European immigrants. The Israel Handball Association was founded in 1942. The sport developed gradually, with domestic competition beginning in the 1950s.

Israel competes in European handball through its EHF membership. A landmark moment came when Israel qualified for the European Championship for the first time in 2020, marking a significant step forward for the sport in the country.

The Israel Handball Association governs handball in Israel. Founded in 1942, it is a member of the EHF and IHF, organising domestic competitions and managing the national team, which competes in European qualification campaigns.

The Israeli Handball Premier League is the top division of handball in Israel. The Israeli Handball Cup provides knockout competition. The league has been growing in competitiveness as the federation invests in player development.

Israel's most significant achievement in handball was qualifying for the European Championship for the first time in 2020. While the national team has not yet made a deep run at a major tournament, this qualification represents an important milestone for the growth of the sport in the country.