Tel Aviv

Hamas leader: We want to bomb Tel Aviv

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar says that "March of the Return" will continue until the return to "Palestine" is realized.

'Liberate Gaza' in the heart of Tel Aviv

'If extreme leftists are so concerned about human rights, they should help integrate minorities into Israeli society.'

Cruz: Our Israeli allies have an absolute right to self-defense

Senator Ted Cruz condemns rocket fire from Gaza toward Gush Dan in central Israel.

Rocket attack on central Israel

2 rockets launched at Gush Dan region. Remains of rocket fall in Tel Aviv.

Tel Aviv recruiting volunteers to assist Eurovision tourists

Ahead of Eurovision contest to be held in Tel Aviv, municipality issues call for volunteers to assist visiting tourists and journalists.

40,000 runners take part in Tel Aviv marathon

Over 2,500 international runners took part, with first place going to Demi Samuel Getachew of Ethiopia.

Watch: Ethiopian community protest takes violent turn

Demonstrators throw stones, bottles and other objects at police, and burn garbage cans. Police are operating at the scene.

Ethiopians protest police violence in Tel Aviv

Protesters brandish signs saying police are 'murdering' members of the Ethiopian community, following shooting death of Ethiopian man.

Tel Aviv cafes trade private kosher certification for Rabbinate

More Tel Aviv restaurants transitioning to state Rabbinate kosher certificate supervision.

Israeli-American businessman Meshulam Riklis dead at 95

Turkish-born Israeli-American businessman who claimed $1 billion net worth at height of his empire dead at 95.

Tel Aviv to hike taxes for short-term rent providers like Airbnb

City announces plans to raise taxes for short-term accommodation provided by services like Airbnb to match increase in long-term rentals.

First-ever 'Global Impact Awards' held in Tel Aviv

President Rivlin attends inaugural awards for contributions to forging partnerships between Israel and Global Jewry.

Tel Aviv: We'll keep missionary material from 'street libraries'

Tel Aviv municipality emphasizes it will prevent infiltration of missionary ads into its outdoor 'street libraries'.

Drama at Tel Aviv train station

Station staff, fellow passengers revive woman who collapsed at Tel Aviv HaShalom railway station due to a heart attack.

Tel Aviv approves 'tent city' ahead of Eurovision

Municipality to establish temporary campsite to accommodate 2,000 tourists in Israel for annual song contest, held this year in Israel.

Hundreds of leftist operatives demonstrate in Tel Aviv

Hundreds of leftists protest at government compound in Tel Aviv against wave of price increases, hold signs condemning PM Netanyahu.

Terrorists rebuild homes - IDF prepares to demolish them again

After homes of terrorists responsible for deadly Tel Aviv shooting attack are rebuilt, IDF prepares to demolish them a second time.

Home Front Commander:

'In next war they won't be drinking coffee in Tel Aviv'

Home Front Commander on challenges facing Israel: 'Possibility of fronts in both north and south - we're aware of coordination attempts.'

Body of 13-year-old found in Tel Aviv

Police believe foul play involved in death of 13-year-old found dead at Tel Aviv apartment.

Gaza-area residents shut down traffic in Tel Aviv protest

Hundreds of residents of southern Israel protest ceasefire agreement with Hamas, block roads in downtown Tel Aviv.

What happened when US teacher lost $2,000 on Tel Aviv train?

American woman who volunteered teaching English to Israeli children lost $2,000 on Tel Aviv train - just before her return flight to the US.

Miri Regev statue appears in Tel Aviv

3.5-meter statue of Culture Minister placed in Tel Aviv standing before mirror with inscription 'In the heart of the nation'.

Two dead in car explosion in southern Tel Aviv

Two men in their 30s killed in car explosion in the Hatikva neighborhood of southern Tel Aviv.

Was there ballot-box stuffing in Tel Aviv?

Election commitee demands IDF soldiers vote again after alleged ballot box stuffing.

Bon Jovi to perform in Tel Aviv in 2019

Band's previous performance in Israel raised ire of anti-Israel musician Roger Waters.

Huldai wins in Tel Aviv: I'm going back to work

Incumbent Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai wins 45% of the vote in the city. His deputy Asaf Zamir won 35%.

Jerusalem mayoral election headed for runoff

After 80% of the votes in Jerusalem counted, Moshe Lion and Ofer Berkovitch each receive 30%.

Court demands gov't explain refusal to build on Shabbat

High Court wants State to justify decision not to work on Tel Aviv pedestrian bridge on the Sabbath.

'Meretz campaigns on hatred'

Justice Minister Shaked slams Meretz Tel Aviv list for warning about religion, haredim voting.

Terrorist nabbed en route to Jerusalem

Police capture suspected terrorist on Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway. Suspicious package carried by terrorist transferred to bomb squad.

Thousands of American Jews join mass singing event in Tel Aviv

3,000 North American Jews studying in Israel join mass-singing event in Tel Aviv in sign of unity at opening of Jewish Federations assembly.

Tel Aviv woman killed in apartment fire

Fire breaks out in home near Carmel Market in Tel Aviv, killing resident.

Iranian official threatens to raze Tel Aviv and Haifa

Senior Iranian official threatens to raze Israeli cities if Israel “carries out even the smallest mistake” against Iran.

Party running for Tel Aviv council proposes enhancing Aliyah Day

City council candidates suggest amendment to law 'to recognize all contributions olim made to country in proactive, meaningful way.'

'At least we can rely on Bennett'

South Tel Aviv activist opposed to legalizing status of infiltrators praises Education Minister for taking stand against legalization plan.

Netanyahu: Nationality Law helps with infiltrators

PM Netanyahu promises to continue removing infiltrators via 'legal and appropriate' channels.

Tel Aviv petitions Supreme Court over bridge

Municipality demands court rescind Transportation Minister's order to halt construction of pedestrian bridge over Shabbat work.

Watch: 'Second Hakafot' at Tel Aviv club

Hundreds dance with Torah scrolls until the early hours of the morning at 'Barby' in Tel Aviv.

PM test runs Jerusalem-Tel Aviv train

'Historic moment in link between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.'

Lodging prices in Tel Aviv skyrocket for Eurovision

Hotel prices rise, in some cases by over 1,000 percent, for weekend of Eurovision Song Contest, in anticipation of 20,000 extra tourists.

Tel Aviv residents versus Chabad hasidim

Residents of northern Tel Aviv demand their neighbors refuse to sell, rent, to Chabad hasidim.

Gush Emunim 'settles' the Tel Aviv Cinematheque

Film about settlement movement pioneers screened at Tel Aviv film festival. Director: 'I wanted to bring the settlements to Tel Aviv.'

Israeli Economics Ministry punishes Paraguay over embassy move

Following decision by new Paraguayan president to move embassy from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv, Israel cancels economic delegation to Paraguay.

Diplomatic crisis

Paraguay announces return of embassy to Tel Aviv

Months after moving embassy to J'lem, Paraguay says it is returning its embassy. In response, Netanyahu orders embassy in Paraguay closed.

Infiltrators to be housed next to Supreme Court Chief Justice

Jewish businessmen purchase Tel Aviv apartments for Eritrean infiltrators.

'Wheelchair was smashed to pieces, thrown dozens of yards'

Elderly man in wheelchair killed after being run down by Hummer at Tel Aviv crosswalk.

Divorced fathers hold protest in Tel Aviv

Divorced fathers protest court, police bias, slam women's organizations for touting equality but working against it.

'Shabbat crisis? Fake news'

Senior UTJ official says haredi parties would not leave coalition over construction work on Tel Aviv bridge on Shabbat.

Interview:

'Stop causing people to hate Shabbat'

MK Eitan Cabel says bridge crisis example of policies causing secular Israelis to dislike Shabbat.

Netanyahu now says he trusts Katz to handle bridge crisis

PM says he trusts Transportation Minister resolve Tel Aviv bridge crisis after criticizing him earlier over the handling of the issue.

Gafni blasts PM for intervening in Shabbat construction flap

Senior haredi lawmaker hits Netanyahu for intervening in flap regarding scheduled Shabbat construction on Tel Aviv's Yehudit Bridge.

'Anyone who criticized me has achieved nothing'

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz is unafraid of criticism of his decision to cancel Shabbat work on Ayalon Highway.

Tel Aviv shooting: Attempted hit on known criminal

Police find vehicle at which shots fired at Tel Aviv's Hamedina Square, suspect shooter intended to kill Ben Cohen.

Gaza area residents protest in Tel Aviv

Residents of communities near Gaza border demonstrate at Rabin Square against the current security situation.

Bad boy MK wants to be Tel Aviv Mayor

Controversial Likud MK Oren Hazan convinced he can defeat Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai at October election.

Detailing PA involvement in anti-Nationality Law demonstration

Former IDF adviser on Arab affairs says PLO officials coordinated with Israeli groups to bring Arabs to demonstration in Tel Aviv.

Tel Aviv's Facebook page hacked

Speculation swirls after Tel Aviv municipality's page hacked by a third-grader.

Druze leader:

'Demonstration showed need for Nationality Law'

Druze for Israel Forum says Druze demonstrated with Israeli flags and Hatikva while Arabs demonstrated with PLO flags and chants.

'Song of the Intifada' in Rabin Square

Hit Arabic song encouraging Arabs to attack Israelis played during rally against Nationality Law in Tel Aviv where protesters held PLO flags

Police demand IDs of worshipers on Friday night

Secular residents complain of noise from south Tel Aviv synagogue. Policeman comes to synagogue during Friday night prayers to demand IDs.