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Netanyahu: Terrorists Welcome to Leave Israel

PM responds to stabbing, incitement by telling terrorists they are free to go - and vowing to make life difficult for those who stay.

MKs Fume, Demand 'Deterrence' After Tel Aviv Stabbing Attack

Politicians livid at lack of security in the heart of Israel after attack on soldier, say the time is now to crack down on illegal workers.

Terror in Tel Aviv

Stabbing Attack at Tel Aviv Train Station

20-year-old soldier critically wounded in stabbing attack at entrance to Hahagana train station by Arab from Shechem.

Heavy Floods Close Streets in Central Israel

One street collapses in Holon, leaving massive crater; flooding in several cities near Tel Aviv.

Watch: Thousands Run in Tel Aviv, Residents Grumble

Mayor Huldai lauds 'tradition' of Tel Aviv Night Run that attracts 25,000 including IDF Chief of Staff - but will it cost him the elections?

Haifa Mayor Slams 'Fat, Self-Satisfied Tel Aviv Ghetto'

Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav accused Tel Aviv residents of 'building a new ghetto with their own hands.'

MK Feiglin: Tel Aviv Schools Right to Cancel Trips to Jerusalem

Likud MK Moshe Feiglin accuses authorities of seeking to deflect security responsibility onto citizens: 'The British Mandate is over.'

Tel Aviv Cancels Jerusalem School Trips Due to 'Safety Concerns'

City of Tel Aviv cancels scheduled school trips to Jerusalem in the wake of the 'silent intifada'.

Beach Boys Cancel Israel Concert

The Beach Boys call off a concert that was scheduled for November 29 in Tel Aviv.

Secret Crime Stats: Tel Aviv 'Most Dangerous' Town

Crime has been rising in some of the largest cities, including Ashkelon, and Modi'in, statistics show. Hareidi Bnei Brak is the safest city.

Jewish Revival: Torah Celebrations in Tel Aviv Club

Jews rejoice in the Torah at Tel Aviv's iconic Barby Club, and in Petah Tikva neighborhoods amid a religious renaissance in secular center.

Next Interior Minister 'Must Forbid Commerce on Shabbat'

Small businesses say that while Sa'ar has left issue of businesses staying open in Tel Aviv to his successor, there is no debate.

Ex-Tel Aviv Mayor Lahat Passes Away

Major General (ret.) Shlomo 'Chich' Lahat, mayor for 20 years, died in Icholov Hospital at age 87.

Police Start Eviction of Families from Tel Aviv Suburb

Forcible eviction of 20 families from Givat Amal Bet begins despite Tel Aviv Municipality request for postponement.

Nokia to Give Up Name on Tel Aviv Arena

Fallen cellphone giant Nokia is now merely an afterthought in the phone business – and in the stadium business

Reconstruction Scramble After Severe Fire in Tel Aviv Synagogue

Holy books, sanctuary destroyed in blaze - but both restoration staff and synagogue officials vow to rebuild by Rosh Hashanah.

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Arrests End Manhunt for Terrorist Infiltrator in Coastal Region

Security forces arrest two and lift infiltration warning after Samaria terrorists reported in Tel Aviv or Netanya area.

'Meteoric' Rise in Religious Education in Tel Aviv

Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs visits burgeoning religious school in 'secular' Tel Aviv, indicating growing religiosity.

Tel Aviv: Far-Left Rally Calls for Netanyahu to Step Down

Several thousand gather in Tel Aviv to oppose IDF war effort; Meretz party head calls for Netanyahu to step down over 'deep failure.'

Terror Alert Revoked in Tel Aviv

A phone call alerted police to the possibility that a terrorist may try to get into the city.

250 Gather in Tel Aviv for Pro-Israel Protest

"We love Israel, we trust the IDF," say protesters who gathered in Tel Aviv for demonstration in support of Gaza operation.

Violent Protests in Tel Aviv, Haifa Over Ground Operation

Large crowds demonstrate for, against Operation Protective Edge; riot police dispatched at both sides as tension boils over.

Rockets Hit Eshkol; Third Siren Heard in Tel Aviv

Two rockets from Gaza explodes outside a community in the Eshkol region. Iron Dome intercepts rockets over Tel Aviv.

One Woman Injured in Latest Gaza Rocket Salvo

Hamas terrorists fire a large salvo of rockets, target both southern and central Israel.

Rockets Fired at Tel Aviv, Southern Israel; 1 Dead

Ceasefire prospects look far off as ever, as Gazan terrorist launch blistering salvo of rockets against major Israeli cities, killing one.

Neil Young Cancels Israel Concert for Security Reasons

Neil Young and Crazy Horse cancel upcoming concert in Tel Aviv due to the security situation in Israel.

Two More Rockets Intercepted Over Tel Aviv

Second rocket attack in two hours targets central Israel. Iron Dome intercepts two rockets.

Watch: Hamas Sings 'Blow up Tel Aviv' on TV

Hamas releases a music video encouraging continued rocket fire as it rains salvo after salvo on coastal Israel.

Missiles Fired at Tel Aviv for the Second Time Thursday

After firing four rockets at the city during the morning commute, Hamas sent another two - in time for lunch.

Central Israel Residents in Shock Over Rockets

Fear trickles from the south to the Israeli heartland on Wednesday, as Hamas targets Israel's most populated cities.

Breaking News

Iron Dome Intercepts Second Rocket over Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality has begun working in a state of emergency and has opened all of the shelters for the public.

Protesters in Tel Aviv Call to Topple Hamas

Hundreds of Israelis demonstrate outside the Security Cabinet meeting, demand an extensive military operation to topple Hamas.

Israel's 'Empire State Building' Approved for Construction

Initial plans for 100-story skyscraper approved, plan to cost as much as NIS 1 billion ($350 million).

15-Year Old 'Cops' Nail Alcohol 'Pushers'

Teen police 'agents' help cops nab merchants who habitually sell alcohol and other dangerous substances to teens.

Jerusalem and Tel Aviv United in Prayer

Watch Jews throughout Israel gather to pray for the safe return of the kidnapped teens.

Hundreds in Tel Aviv Pray for Kidnapped Students

Approximately 700 people gather at the Rabin Square for a prayer vigil for the safe return of the three abducted students.

International Star's Impromptu Tel Aviv Street Performance

Watch Passenger, stage name of Michael Rosenberg, gather hundreds in the streets a day after Tel Aviv show.

MK Dov Henin to Participate in Extreme Left Protest

MK Dov Henin plans to violate the law - and incite others into doing do as well.

Tel Aviv: Baby Drowned in Bathtub Dies

Accidental drowning grips headlines; 11 month-old's organs to be donated to help other children.

Israeli, European Victims of Belgium Attack Identified

Tel Aviv couple familiar with Europe, were 'intelligent and discreet,' neighbors say; other victims French and Belgian.

Poisonous Snake in Northern Tel Aviv Kindergarten

Lethal viper found in kindergarten playground 'right by children's games,' teacher told by municipality to search for it herself.

Tel Aviv Woman Caught Smuggling Arab Illegals in Trunk

Woman with three daughters apprehended crossing checkpoint from Samaria with Arab men in car trunk.

Legal Forum: 'Alternative' Memorial Service an Insult

The Legal Forum for the Land of Israel demanded that Tel Aviv put a stop to an 'alternative' Memorial Day event

Israeli Company Literally 'Reinvents the Wheel'

Revolutionary design enables wheelchairs to go down stairs, maneuver easily over rough terrain.

Breaking: 'David the Nahalawi' Protest in Tel Aviv

Demonstrators wave flags, sing 'David, King of Israel' in show of support for IDF soldier.

Palestinian Authority Flags Replace Israeli Flags in Tel Aviv

PA flags flown for hours at Yafo (Jaffa) Port, just south of Tel Aviv. Police reportedly have not hurried to take down the flags.

Year's Biggest Soccer Game - on Holocaust Memorial Day Eve

To the chagrin of many Israelis, a major soccer game is to be held on the eve of Holocaust Memorial Day.

The World is Jealous of Israel, Says Nanotechnology Leader

One day, a pill could use nanites to eliminate cancer cells from within the body without harming the body's own cell, says Rafi Koriat.

Newest Guinness World Record: Largest Shabbat Dinner?

Non-profit aims to host record-setting meal in Tel Aviv this June, in an attempt to inspire world Jewry to connect to Shabbat.

Russian Internet Giant Buys Israeli 'Location-Finder' Startup

Yandex to open coveted Tel Aviv office as internet firm becomes the latest to invest in Israel's 'Silicon Wadi'.

Rabbi Lau Fights Sabbath Store-Opening

Tel Aviv’s renowned rabbi says Sabbath sales bad for workers, families, Jewish unity, and the economy.

Robotics Conference Turns to Israel for Innovation

Technology conference in Tel Aviv draws hundreds, showcases leaps in artificial intelligence.

Tel Aviv Bus Bomber Gets 25-Year Prison Sentence

Judge: 'no leniency' for Muhammad Faraj, Hamas terrorist responsible for the November 2012 #142 bus bombing in Tel Aviv.

Express Train from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem by 2018

New line to connect to Central Bus Stations, provide 30-minute commute between Israel's largest cities.

Leftist, Nationalist MKs Unite to Rally for Pollard

Call for public to join rally Sunday at US Embassy in Tel Aviv across the political spectrum. MKs: 'consensus' that he should be freed.

When Carlebach Spirit Meets Classical Music

Special tribute concert features the soulful Shabbat tunes of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach - as played by a philharmonic orchestra.

Official: More, and More Active, Cops Needed

Avi Noam, head of the Beit Aryeh local council said that the country needed to hire hundreds more police officers.

'The Boycott Began In Tel Aviv'

Psagot Winery CEO reveals international boycotts of Israeli products take their cue from leftist groups in Tel Aviv.

Protests in Tel Aviv: 'Our Children Have No Future'

Protests erupt in Tel Aviv's Rabin square against high cost of living; local Israelis joined by MKs, actors in public outcry.

Victim of Infiltrator Attack: 'Don't Let them Breathe in Israel'

An Israeli attacked and injured by illegal immigrants had some harsh things to say about his attackers.