Tel Aviv

The 'holy city' of Tel Aviv dons tefillin, may break records

Rabbi Eli Naiditch, Chabad representative in Tel Aviv, was upset that polls said it was 'not a holy city'. He decided to prove it was.

PM opposes transferring school to migrant children

Prime Minister Netanyahu issued a statement objecting to the plan to change Tel Aviv school into migrant children's institution.

Why Tel Aviv is so crazy about dogs

All about "Kelaviv", Tel Aviv’s first official dog festival.

And the award for Israel's cleanest beach goes to...

The Environmental Protection Ministry's "Clean Beach" index celebrates beaches which are 47.4% clean, up from 29% last year.

Businesses to legally open on Shabbat in Tel Aviv?

The "Committee of Director-Generals" plans to present several bills to the Knesset to legally establish Shabbat desecration in Tel Aviv.

Gafni: Netanyahu promised to stop Shabbat desecrators

MK Gafni interviewed today over his efforts to bring shabbat work projects to a close: I hope the Prime Minister wil make good on his word.

Tel Aviv-Jerusalem fast train on track for 2018

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz says fast train connection between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on track to launch in early 2018.

Man drowns at Tel Aviv beach

MDA warns people to be careful as yet another person drowns to death in the Mediterranean Sea.

'IDF should help Holocaust survivors, not illegal immigrants'

Following protest in south Tel Aviv, Defense Minister orders end to volunteer programs for IDF soldiers in illegal immigrant communities.

Israel’s unstoppable startup scene

The irony of anti-Israel fanatics operating via Israeli technology is just one delightful byproduct of Israeli success.

'Price tag' suspects' rights 'were violated', lawyer says

Nazareth judge remands two Jewish youths suspected of torching Arab-owned cars in revenge for Tel Aviv terror attack.

Activists attacked during protest for IDF soldier

Former MK Ben-Ari, members of Otzma Yehudit attacked and beaten by masked assailants while protesting in support of Elor Azariya.

Ethiopian-Israeli protesters block major Tel Aviv street

Activists march to protest police brutality and discrimination against Israelis of Ethiopian descent.

Tel Aviv’s White Night – what you need to know

From concerts to parties to road closures, the city that never sleeps prepares for its annual all-night festival.

TechCrunch visits the home of the Start Up Nation

Israel's 'tenacious' entrepreneurs wow audiences, as TechCruch's annual Pitch-Off comes to Tel Aviv.

Stalemate: No deal on Shabbat operation of TA businesses

Gov't appointed committee failing to agree on policy outline for Tel Aviv businesses on Shabbat; issue may now go to Supreme Court.

Eritreans in Israel protest regime, celebrate Israeli democracy

'For a march like this one we would already be dead in Eritrea'; asylum seekers take to Tel Aviv's streets in protest of their regime.

'When the terrorist started shooting, I knew I had to stop him'

Terror victim Hagai Klein recalls Sarona attack and how he tackled one of the murderers.

Tributes pour in for Texan hi-tech guru killed in TA car crash

'He was a superb human being.' San Antonio PR specialist Alan Weinkrantz among dead in TA restaurant accident.

Three dead as car crashes into Tel Aviv restaurant

Incident believed caused when driver lost consciousness. Police say not related to terror.

Google chief: Israeli tech second only to Silicon Valley

In Tel Aviv, Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt - now head of parent company Alphabet - hails Israel's 'super role' in innovation.

Watch: Hamas media glorifies Tel Aviv attack in ISIS-style video

Hamas-linked media network produces dramatized clip of Sarona Market attack, in which four Israelis were murdered by Islamist terrorists.

Netanyahu: Israel to help NATO anti-terror fight with intel

Battle against Islamic terrorism 'must know no bounds' Netanyahu tells NATO ambassadors, says Israel opening NATO mission very soon.

Terrorist charged for stabbing soldier with screwdriver

Two weeks ago Omar Jandab left his work site with a screwdriver and stabbed a soldier in the back and head.

‘I stabbed a soldier to join my cousin in heaven’

Teenage terrorist reveals motives behind stabbing an IDF soldier was to reunite in heaven with his cousin who died in a fatal work accident.

'Thank God, I feel better' - Watch

Miracle: Shot twice in the head, victim recounts Tel Aviv attack

Assaf Bar says he's lucky to be alive, after Hamas terrorists shot him in the head from point-blank range at Sarona Market.

Following Orlando massacre, Tel Aviv shows solidarity

Tel Avivians hold candlelight vigil for victims of Islamist terrorist massacre at Orlando nightclub.

'UN uses the murder of innocent Israelis to attack Israel'

Israel's UN delegation slams UN Human Rights Commission chief for 'weak' condemnation of Tel Aviv attack, using statement to attack Israel.

Policeman mistakenly invited terrorist into his home

One of the Tel Aviv terrorists 'innocently' asked for a glass of water. The policeman left him at home with his wife.

TA victims: Bride-to-be, professor, ex-commando, mother of 4

All four victims of deadly Sarona Market shooting spree named, including 41-year-old Ido Ben-Ari of Ramat Gan, shot along with his wife.

Lapid calls on government to deport terrorists' families

Yesh Atid chief says 'in the face of evil terror there is no coalition and opposition,' urges gov't to adopt expulsion bill he co-sponsored.

Israel nixes thousands of Ramadan entry visas after TA attack

More than 83,000 entry permits frozen following vicious shooting in attack in Tel Aviv that left 4 dead, 5 wounded.

UN chief 'shocked' that Hamas praised Tel Aviv attack

UN Secretary-General condemns Tel Aviv terrorist attack, criticizes Hamas for praising it.

Clinton: Israel's security must remain non-negotiable

Democratic presidential candidate condemns Tel Aviv attack, reiterates her commitment to Israel.

International media misreports Tel Aviv shooting

Anti-Israel bias? Russia Today and CNN publish misleading information on Tel Aviv attack.

Netanyahu: Cruelty and murder in the heart of Tel Aviv

Netanyahu, Liberman and Erdan visit the site of Tel Aviv attack, vow to restore security.

Palestinians celebrate Tel Aviv attack

Palestinians in Tulkarem hand out candy celebration of Tel Aviv attack. Hamas praises terrorists as heroes.

Watch: Two terrorists open fire in Tel Aviv cafe

Security cameras captured shooting attack in Tel Aviv. Warning: May be graphic in nature.

State Department condemns 'cowardly' Tel Aviv attack

State Department spokesman offers condolences to Israel following shooting attack in Tel Aviv.

Watch: Security guard takes out Tel Aviv terrorist

A security guard neutralized one of the terrorists who carried out the attack at the Sarona Market.

Watch: Police spokeswoman discusses Tel Aviv terror attack

Israel Police spokeswoman Merav Lapidot summarizes shooting attack in the Sarona Market.

Watch: Terror shooting in Tel Aviv

Security cameras in the Sarona market in Tel Aviv caught the moments of the lethal shooting attack.

Danon demands that the UN condemn terrorism

Danon: When the international community refuses to condemn terror against Israelis, the next attack is only a matter of time.

Eyewitnesses: The terrorists 'slaughtered people'

Eyewitnesses to deadly shooting attack in Tel Aviv say the terrorists involved shot passersby until they ran out of bullets.

Breaking

14-year-old injured in Tel Aviv explosion

Blast occurred next to kindergarten, cause still undetermined.

Don't be alarmed: Sirens to sound in Tel Aviv

IDF Homefront Command to hold a drill in Tel Aviv with rocket sirens for the first time - Hamas in the last war proved city is in range.

Gay parade participants verbally assault haredi man

Religious passerby on way home accosted by gay parade participants.

Police close site that illegally employed Tel Aviv terrorist

Construction site in Givatayim shut for 15 days, after police find it illegally employed Arab who stabbed soldier in Tel Aviv.

Terror in Tel Aviv

Father of soldier: 'He was covered in blood'

Father gives harrowing account of how he tried to stop his son's bleeding after he was stabbed by an Arab with a screwdriver.

Soldier stabbed by Arab terrorist in Tel Aviv

Victim lightly to moderately wounded in stabbing, civilians capture Arab attacker from Samaria. Police acknowledge terror motives.

Tel Aviv judge legalizes prostitution?

Shocking precedent set by judge who outlines conditions for legally running a brothel, so as to defend the 'human dignity' of prostitutes.

Tel Aviv 'police brutality' claim exposed as false

Analysis of footage shows Bedouin employee attacked cops first, prompts journalist to apologize for condemning police.

Tel Aviv police accused of unprovoked beating of Arab Israeli

Police say Bedouin Israeli Maysam Abu Alqian violently resisted arrest, but he says he was viciously beaten without provocation.

Police fear mafia war as heir to crime family assassinated

Shai Shirazi, known criminal and son of mob boss Rico Shirazi, was assassinated on Saturday night in northern Tel Aviv

Violence in Tel Aviv as 1000s celebrate Eritrean independence

Violence breaks out as thousands of illegal immigrants gather in Tel Aviv Convention Center to celebrate Eritrean independence.

Burglar nabbed after breaking into apartment - then taking a nap

Burglar caught after broke into an apartment in Tel Aviv, then catching a good night's sleep.

Man arrested for electric-bike DUI

A 54-year-old man in Jaffa was caught riding an electric bike after drinking a 'small glass of vodka.'

Tel Aviv Mayor promotes entrepreneurial culture in Toronto

Mayor Ron Huldai goes to Canada to help support Tel Aviv reach its full potential as a cosmopolitan and entrepreneurial center.

Tel Aviv: Thousands rally for Hevron soldier; 'We're behind you'

Thousands of demonstrators fill Tel Aviv's Rabin Square, to show support for Elor Azariya.

Soldier's father: Tel Aviv rally for every soldier

Tuesday night's rally is for 'every IDF soldier' who finds themselves in tricky situations, Elor Azariya's father explains.