In a landmark moment for Israeli sport, Noa Solush made history by finishing 28th in the World Cup slalom in Kranjska Gora—Israel’s first-ever completion of an Alpine Skiing World Cup event.

The year 2025 marked a defining chapter for Israel, which secured the return of all living hostages from Gaza, fought Iran head-on for 12 days, dominated global music and sports stages, and did it all while its economy kept booming.