From 1992, there was a break from team chess which lasted twelve years, during which time he switched his place of residence and chess registration to Palestine. Playing for his adopted nation in the Olympiad from 2004 to 2008, he won the gold medal at Calvià 2004 for the best result on (87.5%, 10½/12) and at Turin 2006, the silver medal (85%, 8½/10, again on top board).