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.

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 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.

Riots in Jaffa, rock thrown at bus

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

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.

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Rioting in Jaffa: 4 Arabs arrested

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

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.

Suspected terror attack in Jaffa

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

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.

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.

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.

Child injured in Jaffa shooting

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

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.

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.

Surprise discovery at museum being constructed in Jaffa

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Hundreds of Arab rioters clash with police in Jaffa

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

'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.'

Violence erupts at Arab funeral

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

Unrest in Jaffa

Arabs clash with police after Arab suspects die in clashes.

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.

Israeli archaeologists restore marble seal of Ottoman sultan

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

Watch: Woman survives hit-and-run

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

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.

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'.

Israel demolishes home of terrorist who murdered US citizen

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

Arab leaders: Jewish plot to gentrify Yafo

Drive to buy homes, businesses close to Tel Aviv really a 'racist' and 'extremist' plan to deliberately drive out Arabs, local leaders say.

Suspected Jaffa terror attack accomplice caught

Arab from eastern Jerusalem arrested on suspicions of aiding lethal stabbing, in which US tourist Taylor Force was murdered.

Man arrested for electric-bike DUI

A 54-year-old man in Jaffa was caught riding an electric bike after drinking a 'small glass of vodka.'

Double standard?

Officers who shot wounded terrorist to get citation

Police district commanders recommend honoring officer and volunteer who shot Jaffa murderer after he was wounded - what about Elor Azariya?

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Ramat Gan Rabbi: Don't kill neutralized terrorists

In response to investigation of volunteers who killed Jaffa murderer, Rabbi Ariel says use non-lethal force if terrorist has been caught.

Arab who threw grenade at yeshiva sentenced to prison

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

Three Yafo Arabs indicted for throwing firebombs at police

Mahmoud Galush, 18, recruited two minors to join him in nighttime attack on security forces in Yafo.

Yafo Residents Arrested for Firebomb Attack

Cleared for publication: three Arabs, one adult and two minors, attacked police to 'support Palestinian cause.'

Former President Peres Plays Down Islamist Violence in Jaffa

Ancient Israeli port city is 'a showcase' for Jewish-Arab coexistence, Peres says, blaming 'very extreme' Islamic Movement for riots.

Jaffa Arab Indicted for Throwing Grenade at Yeshiva

Jaffa resident who threw grenade at Shirat Moshe yeshiva says he wanted to scare 'the settlers.'

Arab Leader Decries Jewish 'Settlement' - in Jaffa

An Arab community leader vowed to 'fight the Judaization' of the Ajami neighborhood of Jaffa - a stone's throw from Tel Aviv.

Israeli Arabs Protest IDF Attack on Hamas Terrorists

Arabs in Jaffa conducted a relatively calm protest Monday, after a much wilder one in Nazareth, over the IDF's operation in Gaza.

Suspects Arrested in Israeli Flag Desecration

Resident of Jaffa and resident of Ramle caught with spray paint in their possession.

Israeli Flags Desecrated in Jaffa

Dozens of Israeli flags were desecrated in Jaffa overnight Wednesday. It's not clear who is behind the vandalism, police said.

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.

6 Arrested in Stabbing of Jaffa Christian Leader

Six Christian suspects arrested in connection with the murder of the leader of Jaffa (Yafo) Christian community, Gabriel Cadis.

Arab MKs Denounce Police 'Brutality'

MKs Ahmed Tibi and Ibrahim Sarsour condemn the police for raiding a noisy mosque in Jaffa, threaten consequences.

Video:Jewish Revival in Yafo, First Religious School in 25 Years

Jewish revival: The first religious public school in 25 years is been dedicated in Yafo (Jaffa). Arutz Sheva TV was there.

New Visitors' Center Brings Jaffa's History to Life

The Old Jaffa Development Company launches brand new visitors’ center, which presents the city's history from the Bible to the present day.