Petah Tikva

'I'm finally home'

Daniella Gilboa comes home and plays the piano

IDF lookout Daniella Gilboa returns to her home in Petah Tikva, after being released from Beilinson Hospital, where she had been since being freed from Hamas captivity in Gaza.

Petah Tikva resident accused of spying for foreign power

29-year-old suspect accused of photographing area near home of MK Benny Gantz, setting multiple vehicles on fire, and writing graffiti with name of Iranian spy operation.

One dead after vehicle explodes in Petah Tikva

One dead, one moderately injured, after vehicle explodes in Petah Tikva; police investigating.

Hostage Idan Shtivi was murdered the morning of October 7, 2023

Petah Tikva municipality announces that hostage Idan Shtivi was murdered on the morning of the October 7, 2023, massacre, and his body was kidnapped to Gaza.

Petah Tikva:

Protester removes head covering from city councilwoman

During a protest held near the Kfar Ganim Mall in Petah Tikva, one of the protesters removed the head covering of a city council member who passed through the area.

She called an ambulance and the Health Minister came

Petah Tikva woman calls MDA for help after feeling ill and is shocked when the volunteer who came to help her was none other than Health Minister Uriel Busso.

Suspected assassination attempt:

1 killed in Petah Tikva car explosion

30-year-old man has succumbed to his wounds after vehicle explodes in Petah Tikva.

Hamas terrorist wounded in battle treated at Israeli hospital

A terrorist who sustained wounds to his limbs while fighting IDF forces in Gaza is being treated at the Hasharon Hospital in Petah Tikva.

Teacher arrested for justifying Hamas invasion

A teacher in Petah Tikva has been arrested for defending the Hamas invasion of Israel and other acts of terror.

Indictments filed against Petah Tikva gang

A prosecutor's statement was filed against a group of four miners filmed beating another minor in a park in Petah Tikva.

Shocking footage on internet:

Group of teens brutally attacks boy in a park

Footage posted to social media shows group of teens brutally beating a boy in a park in Petah Tikva. Police investigating.

IDF soldier murdered in Juljulia

Police believe the fatal shooting may have been a case of mistaken identity.

Petah Tikva stabbing:

Suspect shouted 'Allahu akbar' - and was neutralized

New footage from the stabbing in Petah Tikva supports suspicion of terror attack.

Jordanian citizen stabs employee in Israeli auto repair shop

Police arrest Jordanian citizen suspected of stabbing colleague in Petah Tikva auto repair shop.

Police claim arrested activist planned violent activity

A left wing activist was ordered arrested by the ISA on suspicions of planning violent activity. He was released the same night.

Petah Tikva woman sets neighbor's car on fire

Woman confesses to intentionally setting neighbor's car on fire after fight, and setting the wrong car on fire.

Elderly man dies in Petah Tikva fire

Firefighters called to scene of Petah Tikva fire discover 86-year-old man lifeless and burned in apartment.

Want a Torah-Zionist education? Stay at home

The municipalities of Ramat Gan and Petah Tikva are quarreling and 13 students who wish to receive a Torah Zionist education at Lamerhav rem

Weapon stolen from supermarket security guard in central Israel

Two suspects wearing helmets attack security guard in Petah Tikva, steal his personal weapon.

13-year-old boy killed in Petah Tikva traffic accident

Boy riding scooter fatally struck by vehicle.

Matzah factory accident: Employee's hand trapped in machine

Young man evacuated in moderate condition to Beilinson hospital in Petah Tikva.

Jews assaulted by Arabs in central Israel

Arabs attack two Jews driving through Petah Tikva. 'Throw the book at the criminals responsible for this attack.'

EMTs save Petah Tikva pedestrian who suffered heart attack

Trio of first responders, including father-son duo, work together to save woman's life after she collapsed while walking down the street.

Petah Tikva daycare director, teacher arrested for child abuse

Women arrested on sup suspicion of violence against toddlers at daycare center.

4 injured in apartment fire in central Israel

Fire breaks out in apartment in Petah Tikva, injuring four residents.

Woman sprays synagogue-goers with pepper spray, 3 injured

Three people lightly injured after woman enters synagogue in Petah Tikva, sprays worshippers in the face with pepper spray.

12-year-old critically injured in fire in Petah Tikva

12-year-old boy critically injured, 50-year-old man seriously injured in fire in apartment in Petah Tikva.

Central Israel: Two injured in apartment fire

Elderly couple injured moderately and seriously after fire breaks out in their apartment.

Petah Tikva opens command center at scene of rocket attack

Petah Tikva opens command center near buildings damaged by Gaza rocket, providing comprehensive aid to residents.

Netanyahu: The Green Pass is gradually opening the country

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Health Minister Yuli Edelstein visit Petah Tikva gym ahead of the opening of the sector on Sunday.

2 synagogues vandalized in central Israel

Vandals desecrate Torah scrolls after breaking into synagogues in Petah Tikva. 'This cannot be tolerated.'

Emergency responder saves baby trapped in hot car in Petah Tikva

United Hatzalah first responder saves infant girl trapped inside locked car in central Israel.

'Petah Tikva' in the air

El Al's "Petah Tikva" airplane will carry Netanyahu to the signing ceremony for the peace agreement with the UAE.

Indictment:

Terrorist stabbed Rabbi Ohayon 3 times, planned to kill others

After murdering Rabbi Shay Ohayon, terrorist planned to kill more Jews - but was stopped by security forces, says indictment.

Shin Bet: Petah Tikva stabbing was a terror attack

Intelligence Agency provides update on investigation into deadly stabbing attack in Peta Tikva.

Police evacuate Maale Shai, residents allege violence used

Maale Shai stood for just a few hours before Border Police arrived to pull it down.

After stabbing attack, new community established in Samaria

New Jewish community established in area under Palestinian Authority control, in honor of rabbi stabbed to death by terrorist.

Watch: IDF maps out home of terrorist who murdered Rabbi Ohayon

Israeli security forces take first step towards demolition of home of Palestinian Arab terrorist who murdered 39-year-old rabbi on Wednesday

Terror victim Rabbi Shai Ohayon laid to rest

About 200 people seek to take part in the funeral, but only 40 of them allowed to attend due to coronavirus restrictions.

Stabbing victim: Father of 4

Rabbi Shai Ohayon, 39, identified as man stabbed to death by terrorist in Petah Tikvah. 'A holy man who was incapable of harming anyone.'

Man murdered in terror attack in central Israel

One man dead in stabbing in Petah Tikva, near Segula Junction. Palestinian Arab working in Israel arrested.

'Blood' spouts from fountain at 'Donald Trump Square'

Fake blood in fountain at square honoring US President Donald Trump in central Israel city of Petah Tikva

Video of rabbi beaten by volunteer cop prompts police probe

Police open investigation into claims of police brutality after volunteer cop filmed beating, kicking 65-year-old yeshiva dean.

Snow coming to Petah Tikva

8 points around the city will be scattered with snow from the Hermon. Petah Tikva mayor: "I invite everyone to come and enjoy."

'Palestinian' flag hung on Petah Tikva building

Fires set near Petah Tikva municipal building, 'Palestinian' flag hung on building's wall.

Who set fire to the Great Synagogue in Petah Tikva?

A fire broke out in the Great Synagogue in Petah Tikva. There were no injuries, but the Holy Ark and Torah scrolls were damaged.

Leftist activists harass Attorney General in neighborhood store

Leftist activist Eldad Yaniv claims A-G Mandelblit has spokespeople disguised as journalists, promises to 'conduct a home visit' on Shabbat.

From Petah Tikva to the burning south, with love

Petah Tikva residents help plant communal garden in Negev community under attack by arson kites and balloons from Gaza terrorists.

Woman wounded in highway shooting near Petah Tikva

33-year-old woman wounded while driving outside of Petah Tikva after shots fired from passing car.

Tragedy in southern Israel

Two-year-old toddler drowns in Telamim in southern Israel. Second toddler in critical condition after near-drowning in Petah Tikva.

Baby in critical condition after choking on game part

Central Israel: Baby rushed in critical condition to hospital in Petah Tikva, where her pulse returns.

Petah Tikva is suffering from infiltrators, too

While the media concentrates on southern Tel Aviv, Petah Tikva is suffering its own crisis, in large part due to the infiltrators.

Protesters disturb Attorney General's prayer

Leftist protesters demonstrate at Petah Tikva synagogue, disturbing Attorney General Mandelblit's recital of the mourner's prayer.

Israel holds drill simulating terror attack with mass casualties

MDA joins IDF's Home Front Command, Health Ministry, fire department, security and emergency forces in comprehensive mass casualty drill.

PA's anti-Israel spokesman seeks treatment in Israeli hospital

Senior PA official Saeb Erekat, who accused Israel of genocide, checks into Israeli hospital in Petah Tikva.

Petah Tikva 'Peeping Tom' arrested at public bathroom

Petah Tikva man arrested for spying on children in public bathroom and secretly recording them.

Watch: Firefighting planes battle Petah Tikva blazes

Two fires in central Israeli city cause evacuation of preschools, community center, factories, and homes.

Supreme Court: Left-wing protest doesn't need a permit

'Court says no limits to be placed on protests outside home of Attorney General. 'No mention of distress caused to local residents.'

'I've got a serious problem with haredi Jews'

Left-wing demonstrator who mocked religious Jew, demanded he shave beard and remove kippah doubles down on comments. 'I won't apologize.'

'Anarchists who make up their own laws'

Police say number of participants at weekly protest outside A-G's home exceeded the number permitted by Supreme Court.