Simon Griver

Simon Griver is a journalist based in Jerusalem and has been writing about Israel for nearly 40 years.He is currently managing editor of the English website of Globes - Israel's financial newspaper. He has been the JC's Israel sports correspondent since 1995 and also regularly contributes on all topics about Israel. His articles about Israel have been published in almost all of the UK's national newspapers and he has authored travel books about Israel for Insight Guides and the AA.

Latest from Simon Griver

Issy Bernstein in bid to buy Betar Jerusalem

A London-based property millionaire is in negotiations to buy Israeli champions Betar Jerusalem, the JC understands.

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All change as Israel go to Crete

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'I won't court controversy,' vows Shahar

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Awat not down after Real defeat

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Net gain for Levy

Harel Levy retained the Israel Tennis Championships after upsetting Dudi Sela.

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January 8, 2009 12:46

War stops play

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January 8, 2009 12:35

No Palace visit as Ben goes Dutch

Ben Sahar has agreed a six-month loan deal with Dutch Premier League strugglers De Graafschap.

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January 8, 2009 12:27

Rover and in? Tal is an Allardyce target

Tal Ben Haim looks set to be offloaded with Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle, Bolton and Spurs all interested in the Israeli's signature

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January 8, 2009 12:20

Rover and in? Tal is an Allardyce target

Farmar finds life tough at the top with LA Lakers

Jordan Farmar is one of the NBA’s brightest young stars.

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December 30, 2008 14:46

Farmar finds life tough at the top with LA Lakers

Awat’s Camp Nou debut

Dudu Awat is set to make his debut for Real Mallorca against Spanish league leaders Barcelona at the Camp Nou on Saturday after signing a three and-a-half-year contract.

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December 30, 2008 14:45