The Israel men's national lacrosse team is governed by the Israel Lacrosse Association. Israel hosted the 2018 World Lacrosse Championships in Netanya. Their best finish had the blue and white taking gold at the 2025 European Championships; defeating Italy in the finals. Previously, their best finish was at the 2016 European Lacrosse Championship, winning the silver medal. Israel finished in 7th place at the 2023 World Lacrosse Championship in San Diego, the 2018 World Lacrosse Championship in Netanya and the 2014 World Lacrosse Championship<nowiki/>in Denver.
Israel became able to compete in international tournaments once the Israel Lacrosse Association was officially recognized by World Lacrosse in April 2011. In preparation for their first World Lacrosse Championship in 2014, Israel held tryouts in July 2013 at Wingate Institute in Netanya, selecting a roster of 46 men. The roster consisted of both Israelis and non-Israeli Jews from around the world, with the majority of the roster composed of Americans. Any Jew, due to being eligible for Israeli citizenship under the law of return may play for Israel in the tournament, based on the rules of World Lacrosse.
Israel first competed at the World Lacrosse Championship in 2014, played in Denver, Colorado. Israel finished in 7th place out of 38 teams, after winning six of their eight games played.
Israel hosted the 2018 World Lacrosse Championship in Netanya.
Playing in its first-ever world championships, Israel very nearly duplicated Scotland's feat, twice narrowly falling in games that could have advanced the team into the Blue Division. After reaching the quarterfinals, the Israelis led Australia in the third quarter before dropping a tough 9-8 decision. Then in a placement round game, Israel made a dramatic comeback to push England to overtime before suffering a 10-9 setback. Israel finished seventh after defeating Blue Division squad Japan.
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Manchester, England was originally selected to host the tournament, but withdrew in May 2017. Instead, the championships took place in Netanya, Israel between 12 and 21 July 2018. This was the first World Lacrosse Championship played outside of the United States, Canada, England, or Australia.
On Thursday, 12 July, the Opening Ceremony and first games were held at Netanya Stadium, a 13,610-seat multi-use stadium which opened in 2012. It served as a home field for the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship and features 36 luxury suites, a VIP seating area, and a modern press box. The stadium serves as the home field of Maccabi Netanya FC, as well as the temporary home of Maccabi Tel Aviv FC and Hapoel Ra'anana A.F.C.
From Friday, 13 July to Saturday, 21 July, the tournament games were played at Wingate Institute. Located on , the Wingate Institute serves as Israel's National Centre for Physical Education and Sport. The campus doubles as both the State of Israel's primary university for the development of physical education teachers, as well as the nation's official training centre for national teams, the Israel Olympic Team, and national and international sports science conferences. The campus hosts the Israel Olympiada annually and the Maccabiah Games every four years. Wingate Stadium also serves as the home field for the Israel National Rugby Team.
The following 23 players were named to the squad for the 2018 World Lacrosse Championships.
Israel has competed at the European Lacrosse Championships since 2012. The Israelis won the 2024 European Championship title by beating Italy in the finals. Previously, their best finish was in 2016, winning the silver medal. Prior to 2012, Israel was unable to compete due to the Israel Lacrosse Association not being officially recognized by the Federation of International Lacrosse until April 2011.
During the 2012 Championship, Israel competed for the first time. Israel finished in eighth place, out of 17 teams.
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During the 2016 Championship, Israel competed for the second time.
In the quarterfinals Israel defeated Germany 8âÂÂ4 to improve to 6âÂÂ0 in the tournament. Tied 2-2 during half time, Israel scored four goals in the second half to give them the victory.
In the semifinals Israel defeated Wales 10âÂÂ3. Israel had a 5âÂÂ0 lead at halftime, and a 6âÂÂ0 lead at the end of the third quarter. With the victory Israel improved to 7âÂÂ0.
In the finals Israel lost to England 7âÂÂ6. Israel originally leading 3âÂÂ2 at halftime, held a 4âÂÂ3 lead in the third quarter, before England went on to score four unanswered goals. With the loss, Israel won the silver medal.
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Coach: Jeff Schwartz<br>Assistant coach: Pete Ginnegar, Jordan Hirsch
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The European Box Lacrosse Championships held its first championship event in Turku, Finland in July 2017. Israel defeated Czech Republic 8âÂÂ7 to win the tournament.
The 2025 European Lacrosse Championships were hosted in Wroclaw, Poland. Israel beat Italy 9âÂÂ8 in the finals to win gold in the men's tournament.