Tel Aviv

Shabbat Law: Government to request court extension

After charged discussion at cabinet meeting on bylaw to open supermarkets in Tel Aviv on Shabbat, government to ask court for extension.

Jewish Home Minister: Don't touch Shabbat

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel calls on government not to touch Shabbat issues' status quo, warns any changes could problems.

Most new immigrants settle in Tel Aviv

Most young professional Jewish immigrants move to Tel Aviv.

Explosion near home of Israeli businessman

Explosion heard near Tel Aviv home of Israeli businessman Meir Shamir. No injuries or damages.

Bomb explodes in Tel Aviv parking garage

Investigations indicate that the explosion was criminal in intent.

Obama postpones moving of embassy to Jerusalem

As is customary since 1995, Obama signs waiver which prevents moving the American embassy in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Is this the last time?

Hamas leader threatens Tel Aviv

Hamas lawmaker Mushir al-Masri says Hamas has thousands of rockets ready to strike Tel Aviv and even north of that.

Hamas threatens Tel Aviv

Senior terrorist leader claims organization now boasts stockpile of long-range missiles, can shut down Tel Aviv.

Israeli chief of police dances with Torah scrolls in Tel Aviv

During 'second hakafot' in nightclub, Israeli police chief dances with Torah.

WATCH: Torah celebration - in Tel Aviv night club

Tel Aviv nightclub celebrates 'second hakafot' after holiday with music and dancing.

UNESCO: The death penalty for Tel Aviv residents

Petah Tikva, Rishon Letzion ban kaparot in public places

The cities of Petah Tikva and Rishon Letzion have banned the performance of kaparot on chickens in public places.

Crane collapses in Tel Aviv, none injured

A crane collapsed in Tel Aviv Thursday at the light rail construction site.

Last body extracted from parking garage rubble

The final body has been extracted from the rubble of the Tel Aviv parking garage, making the final toll from the tragedy six dead.

Fifth body extracted in parking garage collapse

Body of fifth victim in collapse of Tel Aviv parking garage extracted. Rescue forces still searching for body of six and final victim.

Air Serbia says its flight is headed to 'Palestine'

Israeli passengers refuse to board an Air Serbia flight from Belgrade after it was announced the plane was headed to "Palestine".

Names announced of those killed in parking garage collapse

The names of those killed in the collapse of the Tel Aviv parking garage were cleared for publication. Rescue teams still searching for 3.

4th body removed from rubble of Tel Aviv parking garage

The body of a 40-year-old man was removed from the rubble of the Ramat Hachayal parking garage. MDA teams at the site declared his death.

Death toll rises to 3 in Tel Aviv parking garage collapse

3 killed, 24 wounded, and 4 still missing after underground garage under construction collapsed in north Tel Aviv.

'Chances of finding workers alive under rubble diminishing'

Fatalities include Ukrainian worker, Palestinian Authority resident.

One parking garage collapse victim is foreign national

One of the two people killed in the collapse of a parking garage in Tel Aviv is a foreign national.

'I saw the place starting to sink'

An eyewitness at the scene of the collapsed parking garage today in Tel Aviv told of the horror at the scene.

2 dead, 17 wounded in Tel Aviv parking garage collapse

Search and rescue teams working to save victims buried in rubble of collapsed parking garage in heart of Tel Aviv

Watch: Wounded found amid rubble of collapsed parking garage

Victims of collapse used cell phones to call for help while buried underneath rubble.

'Tel Aviv high school won't be transferred to migrants'

After Tel Aviv mayor planned to shut down Tel Aviv high school, use building for migrant children, Bennett intervenes on school's behalf.

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.