Israeli team participating in world finals for FIFA soccer videogame was greeted at the opening ceremony in Riyadh with the playing of 'Hatikvah.'

While the Islamic Republic regularly threatens to destroy Israel, Iranian gamers refuse to miss out on a major competition in the Jewish state.

'Women are deeply involved in every aspect of gaming, from product development to game design, marketing, and operations,' said one of the event's key organizers.

The International Electronic-Sports Federation (IESF) announced on Saturday that Israel will host the E-Sports World Championships in November 2020 at the Ice Mall in Eilat.