Next tie September 13-15 2013
Israel will compete in the World Group Play-offs for the fourth straight year in September when they take on Belgium. Their task will be made more difficult by having to travel, though they will take comfort in the knowledge that they defeated Japan away from home in last year's play-off.
Last tie 1-3 Feb 2013
Israel made a return to the World Group in February after a two-year absence from the top tier of the competition but suffered a 5-0 defeat to France in Rouen. Richard Gasquet starred for the hosts, winning both of his singles rubbers in straight sets. Amir Weintraub took the only set for the visitors against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the opening rubber.
History
Israel's Davis Cup debut was in 1949 and its best performance came in 2009, when it was a World Group semifinalist.