Individual, reportedly a foreign national, is removed from area where thousands of athletes and officials are set to reside; organizers try to reassure competitors of safety

A combination of rare Olympic success in 1992, combined with an infusion of judo masters from the former Soviet Union, helped spark a national love affair with the sport

Israel’s 89-athlete delegation, its biggest-ever by far, includes top contenders, returning champions and no shortage of inspiring stories

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The baseball squad has four native-born Israelis and a diverse group of Jews from around the US with varying backgrounds, but a shared history makes this team closer than most

Unlike standouts in places like California or Australia, growing up in Israel there were only a handful of other girls to surf against and she quickly ran out of competitors

Dani G. Waldman, known for her colorful fashion statements, will fulfill a lifelong dream when she represents Israel at the games in Tokyo next month

Other security staff to quarantine, two weeks ahead of opening ceremony; athletes not yet in Olympic Village, were not exposed

Japan's prime minister declares a state of emergency with cases in the country on rise, just weeks ahead of the opening ceremony of the international competition

Israel’s first Olympic surfer, one of the all-time greatest canoe paddlers, and a teen track star para-athlete are just some of the athletes to root for this summer