The balmy beaches of Tel Aviv seem a world away from the icy mountains of northern Italy — not just a few hours’ flight. For the next two weeks, a small but proud delegation of athletes will be bridging that gap as they represent Israel at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Nine Olympians and one Paralympian will fly the blue and white flag proudly in the frigid winds, aiming to make history for a country not known for its winter sport achievements. Israel has never won a Winter Olympics medal — although it has clinched 20 in total in...