News and updates about Jaffa

Protesters harass Jaffa worshippers

Alongside the protests against Yom Kippur prayers in Tel Aviv, demonstrators also disturbed the services being held in Jaffa.

Protesters harass Jaffa worshippers

Assassins open fire in broad daylight in central Jaffa

Abed Qazaz was murdered by several masked assailants in 2021 at the Jaffa Port as part of a conflict between Arab crime organizations.

Assassins open fire in broad daylight in central Jaffa

Rare seal who spent days on an Israeli beach swims off

For 5 days, an endangered seal became a celebrity on an Israeli beach. Locals want her back.

Rare seal who spent days on an Israeli beach swims off

Rare Mediterranean Monk Seal found resting on Jaffa beach

Unusual sighting of 'Julia', one of only 500 of her species in the world, draws large crowds.

Rare Mediterranean Monk Seal found resting on Jaffa beach

Lapid meets officers who arrested terrorist in Jaffa

Police officers who prevented terror attack will receive a certificate of appreciation for their activities from the Prime Minister.

Lapid meets officers who arrested terrorist in Jaffa

'I came to carry out a terror attack'

Arab arrested en route to carry out combination shooting, bombing attack in Tel Aviv had served jail sentence for Temple Mount incident.

'I came to carry out a terror attack'

Armed terrorist nabbed in Israel en route to Tel Aviv

Palestinian Arab in Israel caught with assault rifle and bombs, apparently on his way to carry out a terror attack in Tel Aviv.

Armed terrorist nabbed in Israel en route to Tel Aviv

Jaffa: Housing for Arabs only canceled by court

District court slams State for announcing subsidized housing to be marketed to Arabs only. 'Vague and mysterious behavior.'

Jaffa: Housing for Arabs only canceled by court

Documentation: Terrorist comes from sea, escapes into mosque

Police release footage of stabbing attack against a 67-year-old man in Jaffa last month.

Documentation: Terrorist comes from sea, escapes into mosque

Attack victim: He was a terrorist - I could see it in his eyes

Elderly man hospitalized in moderate condition after being stabbed by Palestinian in Jaffa on Sunday.

Attack victim: He was a terrorist - I could see it in his eyes

Suspected terrorist attack south of Tel Aviv

67-year-old man wounded in stabbing in Jaffa.

Suspected terrorist attack south of Tel Aviv

Indictment: Terrorist tried to stab Arab thinking he was a Jew

Terrorist accused of entering Israel with intention to murder a Jew with a screwdriver, misidentifying his victim.

Indictment: Terrorist tried to stab Arab thinking he was a Jew

No jail time for 2 Arabs who attacked rabbi in Jaffa

As part of plea deal, assailants in April attack on rabbi to be sentenced to community service.

No jail time for 2 Arabs who attacked rabbi in Jaffa

Suspected stabbing attack in Jaffa

Police arrest Palestinian Arab man on suspicion of stabbing a resident of Jaffa, who suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital.

Suspected stabbing attack in Jaffa

Jaffa victim recognized as victim of terror attack

Police statement says 'reasonable suspicion' Jaffa motorcyclist attacked Jewish youth due to nationalist motives.

Jaffa victim recognized as victim of terror attack

3 arrested for severely burning 12-year-old in Jaffa

The suspects had planned to throw firebombs at Jewish homes but mistakenly targeted an Arab home, injuring children inside.

3 arrested for severely burning 12-year-old in Jaffa

In Jaffa, toy distribution project brings Jews & Arabs together

The Toy Movement partners with Peres Center, distributing toys to Arab and Jewish children in Jaffa.

In Jaffa, toy distribution project brings Jews & Arabs together

Arab arrested for burning 12-year-old in Jaffa

Man arrested for Molotov Cocktail attack on house in Jaffa in which boy was badly burned.

Arab arrested for burning 12-year-old in Jaffa

'It was a planned ambush, they jumped on me with clubs'

Yonatan Mor, shift manager at a Jaffa restaurant, tells how he was attacked in a 'planned ambush' by two club-wielding Arabs.

'It was a planned ambush, they jumped on me with clubs'

Synagogue torched, Jew shot in Lod, soldier injured in Jaffa

Authorities preparing for violence in towns with large Arab populations across Israel.

Synagogue torched, Jew shot in Lod, soldier injured in Jaffa

Jonathan Pollard to mixed cities: Your home is our home

"All of Israel is drawing strength from you," says Jonathan Pollard to residents of mixed cities in an important message.

Jonathan Pollard to mixed cities: Your home is our home

Watch: Police pursuing Arab rioters in Jaffa

Israeli police seen pursuing Arab rioters in Jaffa as locals take advantage of unfolding security crisis in the country.

Watch: Police pursuing Arab rioters in Jaffa

Arab gang attacks Jew in Jaffa, court orders suspects released

Meir Sha'anani was attacked by around 30 Arabs in broad daylight, while he was on his delivery round.

Arab gang attacks Jew in Jaffa, court orders suspects released

Arabs attack elderly man and son - for passing their truck

Arabs punch, throw, and kick elderly Jew, try to stab him with a screwdriver - and are released to house arrest.

Arabs attack elderly man and son - for passing their truck

Yeshiva dean: Carry a cell phone - even on Shabbat

Following spurt of Arab attacks on Jews, Rabbi Eliyahu Mali, dean of Jaffa yeshiva, tells students to carry mobile phones even on Shabbat.

Yeshiva dean: Carry a cell phone - even on Shabbat

Jaffa: Arabs clash with Jewish protesters after attack on rabbi

Demonstrators gather in Jaffa to protest attack on two yeshiva officials. 'There's a silent Intifada against religious Jews'.

Jaffa: Arabs clash with Jewish protesters after attack on rabbi

Rabbi beaten by Arabs in Jaffa

Yeshiva dean of local Hesder yeshiva assaulted in broad daylight on Jaffa street by Arab assailants.

Rabbi beaten by Arabs in Jaffa

Arab teen arrested for assaulting LGBT Arab youths in Jaffa

Police use footage of assault to identify one of two Arab teens who beat gay Arab youths in Jaffa, leading to suspect's arrest.

Arab teen arrested for assaulting LGBT Arab youths in Jaffa

'We were almost lynched'

Arab rioters in Jaffa attack Jewish youths who accidentally drove into the area during Sunday's riots.

'We were almost lynched'

Arab rioters attack police in Jaffa

Hundreds of Arabs riot in Jaffa, south of Tel Aviv, hurling stones at police and setting dumpsters on fire to protest building plans.

Arab rioters attack police in Jaffa

Court orders halt to Jaffa construction following Arab riots

The Tel Aviv District Court issues temporary order halting construction of homeless shelter in Jaffa after petition by Muslim Council.

Court orders halt to Jaffa construction following Arab riots

Jaffa: Protesters throw rocks at police

Protesters attempt to force their way into construction site, attack police, after judge orders halt to construction of homeless shelter.

Jaffa: Protesters throw rocks at police

Jaffa riots: 'There is no cemetery there'

Municipal spokesperson says Muslim cemetery at site of planned expansion of homeless shelter was relocated over a century ago.

Jaffa riots: 'There is no cemetery there'

Riots in Jaffa, rock thrown at bus

Hundreds of Arabs march in Jaffa to protest the death of Iyad al-Halak in Jerusalem.

Riots in Jaffa, rock thrown at bus

Again: Riots in Jaffa, Arabs attack fire crews and police

Two firefighters lightly injured from stones thrown by Arabs. Police forces able to disperse the riots.

Again: Riots in Jaffa, Arabs attack fire crews and police

Rioting in Jaffa: 4 Arabs arrested

Rioting breaks out over detention of man suspected of violating coronavirus quarantine order.

Rioting in Jaffa: 4 Arabs arrested

Dramatic video: Boy narrowly saved from being hit by bus

Mother barely saves child who ran into middle of the street in Jaffa from being run over by bus.

Dramatic video: Boy narrowly saved from being hit by bus

Suspected terror attack in Jaffa

Woman stabbed in Jaffa in suspected terror attack. Police conducting manhunt for the assailant.

Suspected terror attack in Jaffa

Baby chokes on a plastic bag, policeman saves his life

A policeman saves the life on a 10-month-old baby on the first day of Passover in Jaffa.

Baby chokes on a plastic bag, policeman saves his life

Two Jaffa residents accused of trying to join fighters in Syria

Following instructions received from Syrian source they set out for Turkey to move to Syria, returning to Israel after losing connection.

Two Jaffa residents accused of trying to join fighters in Syria

Condition of Jaffa child wounded in shooting stabilizes

Critically injured five-year-old boy and his grandfather stabilize after moderate gunfire injury last night in Jaffa.

Condition of Jaffa child wounded in shooting stabilizes

Child injured in Jaffa shooting

Shooting in Jaffa leaves five-year-old boy critically injured.

Child injured in Jaffa shooting

Arab attacks female Army Radio reporter

Reporter pushed, threatened by Arab upon arriving to cover Jaffa fire; station asked details of incident not be leaked.

Arab attacks female Army Radio reporter

Fire in Jaffa: One killed, another missing

Fire breaks out on ground floor of building in Jaffa after 3 am. In addition to man who was killed, another man was apparently present.

Fire in Jaffa: One killed, another missing

Surprise discovery at museum being constructed in Jaffa

Expansive Ottoman-era soap factory and underground vaults discovered during construction of Uri Geller Museum.

Surprise discovery at museum being constructed in Jaffa

Jaffa Arab charged with joining ISIS, planning Tel Aviv attack

Israeli Arab accused of being in contact with terrorist organization, planning attack near IDF headquarters.

Jaffa Arab charged with joining ISIS, planning Tel Aviv attack

'I will never look at a gas tank in the same way'

Medic gives first-hand account of events following fatal Jaffa explosion.

'I will never look at a gas tank in the same way'

Three dead in Jaffa building explosion

Three dead and five injured in explosion in Jaffa building, believed to have been caused by illegal gas tank in nearby store.

Three dead in Jaffa building explosion

Stolen Torah scrolls recovered - with PA assistance

Five Torah scrolls stolen from Jaffa synagogue found in Hevron. Israeli police say PA authorities aided in recovery of holy items.

Stolen Torah scrolls recovered - with PA assistance

Tel Aviv Mayor supports theater that honored terrorists

Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai attends rally for Jaffa theater facing cut in subsidies after hosting event honoring terror-supporter.

Tel Aviv Mayor supports theater that honored terrorists

Hundreds of Arab rioters clash with police in Jaffa

Arab riots in Jaffa resume days after man shot and killed while attacking police.

Hundreds of Arab rioters clash with police in Jaffa

'They dragged me to the ground, beat me, bit me, strangled me'

Channel 2 reporter survives attempted lynch by Arabs: 'Two of them dragged me to the ground, ripped my shirt while another strangled me.'

'They dragged me to the ground, beat me, bit me, strangled me'

Violence erupts at Arab funeral

Arabs assault Channel 2 reporter as he films funeral of Jaffa shooting victim.

Violence erupts at Arab funeral

Unrest in Jaffa

Arabs clash with police after Arab suspects die in clashes.

Unrest in Jaffa

Massive police raid on suspected Arab crime center in Jaffa

Large numbers of police units raid Abu Sayef compound in Tel Aviv-Jaffa, where gun and drug trafficking and illegal construction suspected.

Massive police raid on suspected Arab crime center in Jaffa

Israeli archaeologists restore marble seal of Ottoman sultan

Archaeologists have restored the original marble seal on the landmark Jaffa Clock Tower.

Israeli archaeologists restore marble seal of Ottoman sultan

Watch: Woman survives hit-and-run

Reckless driver hits woman at crosswalk, attempts to flee. Amazingly, victim suffers only light injuries from hit.

Watch: Woman survives hit-and-run

Arabs of Jaffa oppose presence of 'settlers'

Coastal city's Islamic Council sets up protest tent to rail against encroachment of 'settlers', Jewish residents, on an Arab neighborhood.

Arabs of Jaffa oppose presence of 'settlers'

Who is buying up church lands in Jaffa?

Documents show church property in Jaffa sold for fraction of true value to a 'fictitious foreign company'.

Who is buying up church lands in Jaffa?

Israel demolishes home of terrorist who murdered US citizen

IDF demolishes home of terrorist who murdered American tourist Taylor Allan Force.

Israel demolishes home of terrorist who murdered US citizen