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Israel Finishes 10th at U18 Handball Euros; Peleg Wins Scoring Title

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Courtroom-sketch editorial illustration of Israel's U18 men's handball players celebrating in a close on-court huddle with raised fists, rendered in warm ochre and slate-blue pastel strokes.

Israel's under-18 men's handball team finished 10th at the European Championship in Belgrade after a 39-29 loss to North Macedonia in Sunday's placement match. The team had already secured a place at the 2027 Under-19 World Championship. Captain Yonatan Peleg scored seven goals in the finale to reach 97 for the tournament and finish as its leading scorer. Israel led 20-19 at halftime before North Macedonia pulled away after the break; Nevo Messika paced Israel in the match with nine goals.

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