Rishon LeZion

Found dead in car

Nationalist motive suspected in murder of couple

The police have arrested an Arab-Israeli on suspicion of committing the murder of Olga and Ruslan Prikhodko, whose bodies were found last weekend in their vehicle in an open area.

Miracle: Missile tears hole in preschool ceiling

Among the 11 impact sites was an empty preschool; one person lightly injured by blast wave.

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Bookcase falls, narrowly missing congregant

A miracle was caught on CCTV when an older congregant at a Rison Lezion study hall was nearly crushed by a bookcase as it fell off the wall.

Herzog at missile strike site:

Iran spreading terror and destruction

President Isaac Herzog visits missile impact site in Rishon Lezion, President Isaac Herzog visited the missile impact site in Rishon Lezion, condemning Iran for targeting civilians and calling the strike a 'weapon of the weak.'

Stormy weather brings down trees in central Israel

Strong gusts of wind bring down trees in southern, central Israel; one injury reported.

Israeli films outside Bennett's home, broadcasting to operator

Rishon Lezion resident indicted for contact with foreign agent, suspected of filming former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's home.

Netanyahu:

'Metro line extension to revolutionize mobility and society'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises new agreement extending metro line to Rishon Lezion as 'social revolution': 'Everyone can get from anywhere to everywhere.'

Espionage war continues

Iran sent Israeli to document former PM Bennett's home

Authorities arrested Israeli man on suspicion of carrying out surveillance missions for Iranian handlers, including filming near former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s home.

Rabbi Zilberstein warns against 'state-haredi' schools

Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein issues a strong warning to haredi parents in Rishon Lezion, cautioning them against schools he says 'pose as haredi,' and urging them to choose schools such as Chinuch Atzmai and Bnei Yosef.

14-year-old boy pronounced dead after friends play with gun

A 14-year-old was fatally shot in Rishon LeZion as two teens mishandled a parent's firearm. Indictments are expected, but due to their age, the suspects will likely undergo rehabilitation.

World's largest Holy Ark completed at Yeshivat Ateret Shlomo

The ark in Rishon LeZion spans an area of 120 square meters, measuring 20 meters in length and 6.5 meters in height.

Two elderly women killed in traffic accidents

Woman, 60, killed in collision near Kiryat Gat, 70-year-old woman killed after truck hits her in Rishon Lezion.

Two injured in blast in building in Rishon Lezion

One person lightly injured, woman suffers from anxiety following an explosion in a building in Rishon Lezion.

Man faints, dies, following siren in central Israel

Binyamin Bleacher, 68, faints during siren in central Israel, suffers cardiac arrest shortly thereafter.

Sirens in Rishon Lezion

IAF intercepts two UAVs fired from the east

Sirens activated in Rishon Lezion and Palmachim due to a hostile aircraft infiltration. IDF Spokesperson's Unit: Two suspicious aerial targets launched from the east were intercepted.

Missile lands near Rishon Lezion, Hamas claims responsibility

One projectile was identified crossing from the southern Gaza Strip and fell in an open area in the area of Rishon Lezion.

Roof of building collapses

Fire breaks out in industrial hangar in Rishon Lezion

16 brigades of firefighters work to try to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby buildings. Thick smoke at the scene.

Rishon Lezion:

Grenade explodes near singer's home

Singer Eden Ben Zaken says grenade explosion unconnected to her, notes apartment building has 'dozens of residents.'

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Family evacuates just before rocket hits apartment building

Parents carrying small children narrowly escape rocket strike on their building in Rishon Lezion.

'Death to the religious':

Religious party's elections banners vandalized in Rishon Lezion

Vandals scrawl, 'death to the religious,' and, 'murderers,' on elections banners in Rishon Lezion.

MK Karine Elharrar lightly injured in accident

Yesh Atid MK hit by vehicle as she crosses a street in Rishon LeZion.

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Driver leaps onto windshield in roadrage attack

Rishon Lezion man arrested after being filmed cutting off another vehicle, attacking driver.

Arab suspected of vehicle theft found in playground slide

Police arrest Arab suspected of stealing vehicle, driving on a highway without a driver's license.

Backstreet Boys concert in Rishon Lezion cancelled

The Home Front Command has decided to cancel the backstreet boys concert planned for Rishon Lezion after a risk assessment.

Man, 22, shot dead in central Israel

Police suspect criminal motive after 22-year-old man is shot dead in Rishon Lezion apartment.

Young man in serious condition after attempting train stunt

The 23 year old was electrocuted while attempting to perform parkour at a Rishon Lezion train station

Firefighters rescue 12 trapped in burning building

Nine suffer light injuries from smoke inhalation after fire breaks out in store located beneath residential apartments.

Watch: She asked for hot coffee - and was stabbed

Convenience store worker throws coffee in face of woman who asked for it to be heated up before stabbing her/

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Firefighter evacuates young girl from burning apartment

Nine-year-old girl hides in laundry room as apartment fills with smoke.

Letter to Belgium returned to Israeli marked with swastika

Rishon LeZion resident who sent letter to Belgium receives letter back several months later covered with swastika and antisemitic insult.

Member of Rishon Lezion council: 'Don't let gays into schools'

Shas party representative in Rishon Lezion slams allowing LGBTs to lecture in educational institutions. Mayor: 'Saddened and horrified.'

Police raid massive drug lab

Tel Aviv police unearth 15 million NIS worth of drugs in huge underground laboratory. 7 suspects brought in for questioning.

Chief Rabbi apologizes for comments regarding Hesder graduates

Chief Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef's office clarifies: 'Rabbi hasthe greatest respect for graduates of hesder yeshivas and their Torah learning'

Gaza balloon bomb lands in central Israel

Balloon with Arabic writing carrying incendiary device falls in central Israeli city day after similar incident south of Tel Aviv

Toddler nearly drowns in central Israel

Police investigate after toddler nearly drowns in Rishon Lezion pool.

Watch: Arab car theft ring broken up

2 eastern Jerusalem residents and 2 PA Arabs charged in series of car thefts in Rishon Lezion.

Police: We possess incriminating evidence on Coalition Chairman

MK David Bitan to face police grilling for third time on Sunday. Police say they possess incriminating recording of Bitan.

Senior Tel Aviv officials detained

Police detain four people in connection with Rishon Lezion scandal.

Investigation of Coalition Chairman politically motivated?

MKs decry timing of police probe of MK David Bitan as politically motivated. 'Massive forces trying to overthrow Netanyahu.'

Pub refused them entry, so they firebombed it

3 men denied entry to Rishon Lezion pub make Molotov Cocktail before coming back to throw firebomb at packed establishment.

Refrigerator falls in stairwell, crushing man behind it

Man helps friend bring a refrigerator upstairs, dies in the process.

3 years for throwing live grenade at residential building

Man sentenced for stealing IDF weapons, throwing IDF grenade at apartment building in Rishon LeZion.

'Do not issue stringent rulings that may drive people away'

Rishon LeZion calls upon Rabbis to exercise halakhic discretion, take into account that unwarranted stringency repels people.

Rishon Lezion building evacuated

Authorities discover explosives in Rishon Lezion building, evacuate residents.

Jewish man arrested for throwing rocks at cars

Police arrest Jewish man from Rishon Lezion on suspicion of throwing rocks at vehicles on Route 431, including an ambulance.

Haredi Man Awarded NIS 70k over Secular Student's Rock Attack

A haredi student was awarded NIS 70,000 ($17,000) for an attack he sustained in 2003, when a secular student threw a rock at him.

Report: Mariah Carey to Play in Israel in August

American pop diva to give small 'greatest hits' concert in Rishon Lezion on her way back from Europe.

Parents, Groups Support Teacher Who 'Made' Kids Wear Yellow Star

Parents expressed support for a teacher who had her kindergarten students wear a yellow star on the eve of Holocaust Memorial Day.

Two Killed in Plane Crash Near Rishon Lezion

Two people were killed after their plane crashed and caught on fire near the Superland amusement park in Rishon Lezion.

Two Pre-Teens Nabbed in Botched Bank Robbery

Police arrested two children, ages 12 and 13, who attempted to rob a bank in Rishon Lezion, before fleeing, Wednesday.

Home Front Command Drills for Southern and Coastal Israel

It’s that time of year again, when Home Front Command begins drilling Israelis on what to do in case of a sudden military attack.

Photos: Missile Hits Rishon LeZion Building

A Gaza missile destroyed the upper floors of a residential building in Rishon LeZion.