Tel Aviv

Hamas welcomes Tel Aviv attack

Tel Aviv shooting means "the entire Zionist entity is exposed to resistance", says Hamas in Gaza.

Terror victim's father: He made everyone laugh

Father of Alon Bakal, who was murdered in Tel Aviv shooting attack, says his son's "light was shining everywhere".

Tel Aviv attacker is Israeli Arab from Wadi Ara

Father of 29-year-old who carried out Tel Aviv shooting attack identified his son from media reports and contacted authorities.

Watch: Shooting attack in Tel Aviv

Footage depicts moments of shooting on Simta Pub in Tel Aviv. Manhunt continues for the gunman.

Two killed, nine injured in Tel Aviv shooting

Gunman targets restaurants and bars on Dizengoff Street in central Tel Aviv; nine others injured, one critical and at least three serious.

Tel Aviv dedicates a Torah to the fallen soldiers

Streets of coastal metropolis, known as a secular bastion, are filled with dancing for a new Torah scroll for heroes of last Gaza war.

Arab who threw grenade at yeshiva sentenced to prison

Mohammed Hafez Cundus specifically targeted a Religious Zionist yeshiva out of hatred for 'settlers.'

Building Jewish life for young olim in Tel Aviv

The Am Yisrael Foundation is seeking to bring Jewish life, education and culture back to the white city.

Driver asked to 'stop smoking' and was attacked

Two young men attacked a Tel Aviv bus driver and broke the arm of a passenger. The reason: they were asked to stop smoking.

Watch: Left vs. right in Tel Aviv

Leftists protested in Tel Aviv for "freedom of speech" - but only for the left. Shomron residents had a response.

Terrorist took a knife and looked for Jews

Indictment filed Sunday against Raed Khalil for the murder of two Jews during attack in Tel Aviv's Panorama building last month.

Tel Aviv cooperative boycotts Judea-Samaria produce

Outraged Israelis call to boycott Tel Aviv coop after it defers to 'ideology' of members who refuse to buy from 'settlement suppliers.'

Brutal Tel Aviv rape declared terrorist act

Horrific rape of young Israeli woman at Tel Aviv's Gan Ha'ir mall 3 years ago has finally been recognized as nationalistically-motivated.

Tel Aviv man arrested for asking for ISIS tattoo

Man already had an Al Qaeda tattoo; was released after it was determined he hadn't committed a crime.

Bennett thanks wounded soldiers for 'dedication' and 'strength'

In honor of Appreciation Day for IDF's wounded, Education Minister visits schools and rehabilitation facilities in Tel Aviv.

Israel to revoke 'special permits' from Hevron Arabs

Following Tel Aviv attack by terrorist who had a work permit, Israel will revoke similar permits from other Hevron area Arabs.

'A good hearted man, murdered by an evil terrorist'

Victims in Tel Aviv stabbing named, including Tel Aviv man who returned to Judaism and leaves behind wife and five children.

Watch: Russian TV crew at scene of Tel Aviv stabbing

An RT camera crew, housed in same building as attack, caught on film the frantic moments as police tried to track down the terrorist.

'The terrorist fought to come in and slaughter us'

Witness reveals how stabber struggled at door to get in and murder even more Jews at prayer in Tel Aviv.

Watch: 'Settlers stand with France'

Samaria activists hand out flags emblazoned with message of support outside French embassy - but they also have a point to make.

Watch: Rally in Tel Aviv in solidarity with France

Vice PM Shalom, French Ambassador speak at rally at Rabin Square following Paris terror attacks.

Two injured in gas explosion in Tel Aviv

Two men, aged 25 and 28, injured in gas cylinder explosion in Tel Aviv's Hatikva neighborhood.

Iberia pilot welcomes passengers to 'Palestine'

Spanish airline apologizes, claims captain on flight to Tel Aviv made 'mistake' when he said plane was landing in 'Palestine.'

Watch: Crane collapses onto busy Tel Aviv street as storms rage

As stormy winds, rain and giant hailstones buffet Israel, locals capture terrifying moment large crane crashes onto commuters.

Five Hurt in Tel Aviv Night Run

Marathon goes ahead despite terror threats; one runner moderately-seriously wounded from heat stroke, another in moderate condition.

'Blood on Your Hands'; Facebook's Offices in Israel Vandalized

Growing anger over the social media site's refusal to remove pro-terror pages prompts Israelis to graffiti the company's offices in protest.

Police Arrest Two Suspects After Massive Manhunt in Tel Aviv

Police closed a major intersection in Tel Aviv on Thursday morning as they searched for a suspected terrorist.

Stabbing Attack Thwarted in Tel Aviv

No injuries after taxi driver stops female terrorist from stabbing pedestrians.

'I Ran at the Terrorist and Shot Him from Close Range'

Air Force soldier who eliminated the Arab terrorist who stabbed five in central Tel Aviv recounts his heroic deeds.

Police: Tel Aviv Stabber Worked at Nearby Construction Site

Initial investigation of stabbing in central Tel Aviv reveals Arab terrorist took advantage of his construction job to launch attack.

Tel Aviv is Middle East's Most Expensive City

Tel Aviv is the 22nd most expensive city worldwide, Swiss bank USB's 2015 edition of Prices and Earnings report finds.

TA Mayor Huldai: Forget 'Zionist Union,' Go Back to 'Labor'

Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai has a lot to say about Yitzhak Herzog - none of it nice.

Iran Embassy 'Opening Soon' in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv residents shocked to see a massive sign in the city center proclaiming an Iranian embassy will soon be opened there - will it?

Tel Aviv Store Observes Shabbat - and Gets Fined

Tel Aviv Religious Council slams holdings group for 'anti-religious coercion' in fining kosher store for every Shabbat it doesn't desecrate.

Watch: New Torah Scrolls for 90-Year-Old Tel Aviv Synagogue

Tel Aviv's Great Synagogue celebrates its 90th birthday with the introduction of four new Torah scrolls.

Watch: Glider Raises Tel Aviv Shabbat Observance

Director of Chabad Tel Aviv explains how this Saturday's major construction desecration of Shabbat signals that outreach is key.

History in Tel Aviv: Bridge Detonated for Light Rail

Transportation Minister Katz presses switch to blow up bridge and build new station, saying 'no turning back - until train bell is heard.'

Bin Laden's Son Calls to 'Wage Holy War' on Tel Aviv

Osama Bin Laden's elusive youngest son calls on followers to attack US and its allies in recording published by Al Qaeda Friday.

Police Stop Car in Tel Aviv, Find Five Illegal Residents

Police stop suspicious car in Tel Aviv and find it is full of illegal residents. All have been taking for questioning.

Paris Police Brace for Violent Protests over 'Tel Aviv Beach'

500 police deployed along River Seine as anti-Israel groups mobilize to demonstrate against Tel Aviv display.

Tel Aviv's Great Synagogue Adds Four Torahs for 90th Anniversary

Four Torah scrolls - two of which survived the Holocaust - will be introduced to the Great Synagogue of Tel Aviv in a special ceremony.

Infiltrator Beats Tel Aviv Woman in the Street

Video surfaces of migrant hurling curses, beating Tel Aviv resident. Residents: the crime problem is only getting worse.

Protests Over 'Tel Aviv Beach' Event in Paris

Celebrations at the artificial 'Tel Aviv on the Seine' beach will be held in Paris Thursday, despite anger from anti-Israel activists.

Video: Gazans Close Tel Aviv Highway in Car Chase

Watch footage of arrest: central highway shuts down at rush hour as Arab man and 2 Gazan women flee police in suspected terror incident.

'You Cannot Call for Tolerance But Be Rude and Violent'

More intolerance at the LGBT rally: Culture Minister Miri Regev livid after crowd booes Yuval Steinitz offstage for his support.

Gay Pride March Ban 'Saved Bennett from Himself'

Jewish Home MK Bezalel Smotrich opines that the rally in Tel Aviv was incitement to violence against the Right.

Israel's Tourism Industry in Trouble

International tourist visits to Israel dropped 25% in first six months of 2015, as compared to same period in 2014.

From China to Tel Aviv, Protestors Say 'We Can't Close Our Eyes'

Dozens protest in front of the Chinese embassy demanding justice for members of Falun Gong, which Beijing has persecuted since 1999.

Israel-Germany: No Boycott - In Any Direction

Israel and Germany hold joint Innovation Day to honor 50 years of diplomacy and promote new bilateral trade relations.

Amsterdam Won't Twin with Tel Aviv Because of 'Occupation'

Amsterdam Mayor withdraws plans to twin his city and Tel Aviv due to pressure from other parties over Israeli "occupation".

Tel Aviv's Norman Named World's Best Boutique Hotel

US travel magazine Jetsetter heaps praise on lavish boutique hotel that opened its doors only last year.

Defying BDS, Top European Hotel Managers Convene in Israel

Top managers of InterContinental Hotels and Resorts in Europe convene in Tel Aviv for the first time amid boycott calls.

Mayhem in the city

Armed Guards Escort Workers in Central Tel Aviv

Infiltrator crime has made Old Central Station so insecure companies are taking desperate means; policeman: 'this isn't Mexico' - or is it?

Art Garfunkel 'Thrilled' To Be in Israel

Half of legendary folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel, Art Garfunkel will perform at Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv on Thursday.

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Tel Aviv: Hundreds of Protestors Block Traffic on Begin Highway

At least 200 Ethiopian Israelis protest in Tel Aviv; traffic disrupted; police threaten to use force.

Police on Alert for Violent Ethiopian Demonstration in Tel Aviv

Organizers allegedly called to 'make sure it gets out of hand' on social media; Tel Aviv police: the intelligence we have is alarming.

Demand for Torah Classes Higher Than Ever in Secular Tel Aviv

Rosh Yehudi Jewish outreach org says demand for Torah and Judaism classes higher than ever among secular Tel Aviv residents.

Again: Police Lose Hold on Protest in Tel Aviv

1,000 Ethiopian Israelis march; pre-coordinated protest begins to spiral out of control - despite prior agreement with police.

National Insurance Asks Terror Victim Why Attacker Stabbed Him

Stabbed in Tel Aviv bus attack, Shai Ohana was shocked to receive letter from National Insurance Institute asking if he knew his attacker.

Regev to Move Culture Ministry to Jerusalem

Newly appointed minister Miri Regev plans to move all Culture and Sports Ministry operations to capital, away from Tel Aviv headquarters.