Tel Aviv

Hungarian Airline Begins New Low-Cost Route to Tel-Aviv

The Hungarian airline Wizz Air began operating low-cost flights from Budapest to Tel Aviv.

Tel Aviv Bus Attack Heroes Feted for Saving Lives

Security staff from the Ministry of Justice in Tel Aviv received awards Sunday for saving lives, and capturing a terrorist.

Meretz Party to Rally for PA State at Zionism's 'Ground Zero'

Meretz party plans to rally for PA statehood - in central Tel Aviv, right where David Ben Gurion declared Israel's independence in 1948.

Suspected Terrorist's Mother: He Didn't Do It

Mother of Arab Israeli who was arrested for Tel Aviv bus attack says she does not believe her son is guilty.

Hamas TV: 'G-d WIlling We Will Soon See Black Body Bags'

Shortly after the Tel Aviv bus bombing, Hamas TV announced that the Arab world awaits further news of “Zionist casualties.”

Israeli Police Expecting Increased Terrorist Activity

Israeli police had been expecting additional terrorist attacks, similar to the one that shook Tel Aviv Wednesday afternoon.

Fireworks Light Skies as Arabs Celebrate Tel Aviv Explosion

Arabs celebrated Wednesday after a bomb ripped through a bus in Tel Aviv injuring over twenty people.

Major Change in Tide of International Opinion - For Now

As Iran urges Arab nations to send military aid to Gaza to increase its attacks on Israel, Western leaders plainly condemn the terrorism.

Did Tel Aviv Bomber Target Defense Ministry?

Members of the Twitter social media website debated the possibility Wednesday that a terrorist targeted Israel's Defense Ministry.

UN Chief Calls for 'Immediate' Halt to Rocket Attacks

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for an immediate halt to the missile attacks fired by Gaza terrorists at Israel.

21 Hospitalized

Terrorist Attack on Bus in Tel Aviv; Hamas Celebrates

A terrorist blew up a bus in central Tel Aviv. Two people suffered serious injuries. Hamas celebrates in Gaza.

Tel Aviv Suburb Car Ablaze from Fajr Missile Shrapnel

A car in the Tel Aviv suburb of Holon was set ablaze Sunday following interception of a double Fajr-5 missile attack on the city from Gaza.

Missile Barrage after Lull

Iron Dome Intercepts Two Missiles on Tel Aviv

Iron Dome intercepts two missiles on Tel Aviv and Ashdod. Massive rocket barrage in two hours. Hamas says truce is near.

Barak Calls Up More Reserves As Rockets Hit Near TLV, JLM

Ehud Barak expands the call-up of reserve soldiers, as Israel pushes ahead with a major offensive against terrorists in Gaza.

Update: 2 Rockets Aimed at Capital Hit Open Area in Gush Etzion

First hamas rocket attack aimed at Jerusalem hits open field in Gush Etzion. This comes after two rockets were fired at Tel Aviv.

TA Police: Crime By Illegal Africans Way Up

Despite the drop in the number of illegals, the crime rate of those in the country has shot up, a secret report by Tel Aviv police said.

Looking for a Home in Tel Aviv? Check This Out

Those in the market for a Tel Aviv home are in luck: Sde Dov airport in Ramat Aviv will be replaced by 12,000 apartments and homes.

Tel Aviv Vies for First in 'Most Innovative City' Poll

Tel Aviv has been chosen as one of three finalists to compete for the title of being the "Most Innovative City" in the world.

Protesters Disrupt Israeli Dance Performance in Edinburgh

Anti-Israel protesters disrupted performances by the Batsheva Dance Company, which was performing at the Edinburgh International Festival.

Yishai to Huldai: Save Tel Aviv Synagogues from Infiltrators

Minister Eli Yishai writes Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai, asks him to safeguard the city's synagogues from illegal infiltrators.

PA Arabs Flock to Tel Aviv to Mark End of Ramadan

Thousands of PA Arabs flocked to the beaches of Tel Aviv this week as they marked the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

24-48 Hours to Open Tel Aviv Bomb Shelters

It will take 24 hours to get all the bomb shelters in Tel Aviv open in the event of a missile strike, according to a city official.

Sabbath in the Sky in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv bathers will see the Sabbath in the sky as Chabad activists’ special glider takes to the air.

Tel Aviv Closes All School Sports Facilities

The death of a teen in a basketball court accident has led to the closure of courts and fields across Tel Aviv.

Video: White House Evades Question About Israel's Capital

White House spokesman Jay Carney evaded a question at a press briefing regarding which city the U.S. considers to be the capital of Israel.

Video: ‘Tel Aviv is Cool but Jerusalem is the Capital’

Tel Aviv’s mayor has dropped the rivalry with Jerusalem to remind Britain the holy city is Israel’s capital – no matter what the BBC says.

High-Speed Be’er Sheva Train Opens Negev

A new high-speed Be’er Sheva-Tel Aviv rail link shortens the ride to 55 minutes and opens up the Negev. An end to Bedouin domination?

TA Protester Self-Immolates Over Economic Troubles

A social justice protester set himself ablaze Saturday night during a rally in Tel Aviv, blaming government officials for his troubles.

Social Protest Returns as Activists Set Up Tents in Tel Aviv

Social protest activists set up some 20 tents in a park near the central train station in Tel Aviv, this time approved by the city.

Anarchy Takes Over ‘Social Justice’ Protests

Protesters broke bank windows and battled each other as anarchy hijacks the left-wing “social justice” movement. Dozens arrested.

Protest Leader Arrested while Trying to Resume Tent Protest

Tent protest leader Daphni Leef arrested after attempting to set up tents on Tel Aviv’s Rothschild Boulevard, as she did last summer.

Missile Attack on Tel Aviv Might Force Evacuation

The entire population of Tel Aviv would be evacuated if unconventional missiles were to strike the city, a Home Front officer says.

Tel Aviv Ranked Middle East's Most Expensive City

Tel Aviv is the Middle East’s most expensive city and the 31st most expensive city in the world for expats, a cost of living survey says.

MasterCard Ranks Tel Aviv 5th in Middle East

The city of Tel Aviv ranks fifth on MasterCard's Global Destination Cities Index’s top 10 destination cities in the Middle East and Africa.

Israeli Start-Up 'GetTaxi' Sets Sights on New York

An Israeli start-up company that developed an app with the ability to locate the nearest cab, plans on launching the service in New York.

TAU Cancels Wagner Concert Following Vehement Protests

Tel Aviv University announced that it would not hold a concert of composer Richard Wagner, after it sparked vehement public outcry.

Tel Aviv-Jerusalem Highway to ‘Drive People Crazy’

Good news for drivers on the Tel Aviv-Jerusalem Highway 1: It will be widened. Bad news: The project will cause huge traffic jams.

Exclusive: Illegal African Immigrants 25 Percent of S. Tel Aviv

African infiltrators comprise approximately 25 percent Tel Aviv neighborhoods where they stay, according to official city statistics.

King David's 3025th Birthday Marked in the Heart of Tel Aviv

The King David Museum in Tel Aviv celebrated Shavuot as well as the 3025th birthday of Israel's greatest king.

UK Press Commission Rules: Tel Aviv is Capital of Israel

The British Press Complaints Commission ruled that UK media has the right to refer to Tel Aviv as Israel’s capital.

Smart Phones Dumb for Privacy, Says Tel Aviv Univ. Study

New phones leave us with less privacy, especially in the public sector, warn Tel Aviv University researchers.

Tel Aviv Center to Become Pedestrian Paradise on Shabbat

Tel Aviv is trying to bring 'a little calm and quiet in the downtown area during the Sabbath'

New Store in the Heart of Tel Aviv Integrates the Disabled

A new store which opened this week in Tel Aviv contains gifts and objects made by artists and craftsmen with special needs.

Nasrallah: Hizbullah Can Strike Multiple Targets in Tel Aviv

Hizbullah leader Hasan Nasrallah threatens to strike multiple targets in Israel, including Tel Aviv.

Panic in the Dan!

Pungent Chemical Smell Alarms Gush Dan Residents

Home Front Command reports source of smell drilling off coast of Ashdod; environment officials: gas concentrations 'negligible'

Surprise Copter Drill Simulates Attack near Tel Aviv

Helicopter pilots staged a surprise drill in a simulated attack on a base near Tel Aviv. "As far as we're concerned a war broke out today.”

'The Guardian' Seeks to Revise History

The Guardian: "Jerusalem is not the capital of Israel; Tel Aviv is."

Secular Group in All-Out Campaign for Shabbat Buses

A radical secular group is organizing a march in central Tel Aviv, demanding that public transportation operate on Shabbat

‘Global March’ Marathon on Tel Aviv

More than 35,000 runners are expected at the Tel Aviv Gillette Marathon, the same day Arabs are organizing a Global March on Jerusalem.

Iron Dome Deployed in Greater Tel Aviv Area

After a delay due to the escalation in the south, the Iron Dome anti-missile system is deployed in the Greater Tel Aviv area.

Mention of Tel Aviv at Arab University Elicits Enraged Response

Lebanese TV station angry over poster for an assessment test that includes names of world capitals, including Tel Aviv.

MKs in Southern Tel Aviv: Sudan is Here

Yisrael Beiteinu MKs tour the Neve Shaanan neighborhood in Tel Aviv, plagued by violence and vandalism of illegal infiltrators.

Iron Dome Tel Aviv Deployment Delayed

The IDF has put off deployment of the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system for a drill in the greater Tel Aviv area.

Tel Aviv Rabbis Launch Shabbat Campaign

Over 50 rabbis in Tel Aviv have signed onto a Shabbat education campaign after officials call for public transport on the day of rest.

Rabbi Lau 'Greatly Pained' by Tel Aviv anti-Sabbath Vote

MKs Orbach, Gafni call decision a 'provocation.' MK Galon: High Court will uphold decision.

Tel Aviv Approves Public Transportation on Shabbat

Ignoring tradition, Tel Aviv City Council approves proposal for public transportation on Shabbat, Transportation Min. nixes it.

TA Officials Really, Really Want Shabbat Buses

The Tel Aviv City Council is set to meet Monday night to discuss plans to enact public transportation in the city on Shabbat.

Tel Aviv Touted as Top Tech Town in Europe

Wall Street Journal says access to venture capital is 20 times greater in Israel than in the rest of Europe.

Tent Protesters Unfazed by Police Violence

Protesters who demonstrated against the evacuation of a homeless encampment in Tel Aviv were detained. They plan to continue the struggle.

Lighting Up Tel Aviv with Hanukkah Lights

Volunteers lit over 200 hanukkiyot on Tel Aviv's busy Ibn Gvirol Street.