Petah Tikva

Investigation concluded

19 teenagers to be charged over murder of Yamano Zalka

The brutal murder, and the fact that the suspects are all teenagers, shocked the country.

Petah Tikva murder:

11th suspect arrested

Police arrested another suspect, aged 15, in connection with the murder of pizzeria employee Yamano Zalka in Petah Tikva last week.

Following brutal murder:

War declared on youth gangs

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and police chief Danny Levi ordered a major crackdown on youth violence in southern Tel Aviv and Petah Tikva.

Moving gesture

Pizza Hut to support the Zalka family

Following the shocking murder of Binyamin Yamano Zalka in Petah Tikva, the pizza chain is considering transferring the slain employee’s monthly salary to his family.

Ninth suspect arrested in connection to brutal murder

Police arrest a ninth suspect, a minor, in the brutal murder of 21-year-old Yamano Binyamin Zalka as the investigation continues to expand.

Main suspect in the murder of Yamano Zalka arrested

The 15-year-old suspected of stabbing Yamano Zalka to death was arrested after attempting to flee from police officers who came to detain him.

Independence Day stabbing:

Disturbing footage shows moments of shocking murder

Disturbing footage shows pizzeria employee Yamano Binyamin Zalka's final moments as teens beat and stab him to death for asking them not to spray customers with snow spray.

7 minors arrested on suspicion of murder on Independence Day Eve

The suspects turned off their phones after the killing, were not at their registered addresses, and took other steps that made law enforcement describe them as 'acting like seasoned criminals.'

Petah Tikva:

Tragic end to shocking act of violence

21-year-old murdered after being brutally stabbed by youths is laid to rest. His family, 'We are heartbroken. We still cannot comprehend that he is no longer with us.'

Watch: Woman stands up and walks away after being hurt by missile

Dramatic footage reveals moment of impact, shows 34-year-old woman stand up and walk moments after being bowled over by blast wave.

Cluster missile from Iran leaves 6 injured in Kafr Qassem

Six injured in missile barrage from Iran, searches at impact site in Petah Tikva.

Watch: Miracle in Petah Tikva

A large Iranian missile fragment hit a vehicle outside the Petah Tikva stadium. Father and sons manage to escape moments before impact.

Dramatic footage shows moment of missile strike in Petah Tikva

Security cameras capture moment Iranian missile hits Petah Tikva Road - and explodes.

The house that was hit by an Iranian missile - twice

David Zuaretz just recently finished renovations on his Petah Tikva home after it was hit by an Iranian missile in the summer, only for it to be hit again.

Iranian missile attack

1 seriously hurt in Tel Aviv, 2 hurt in Petah Tikva

MDA teams are providing medical treatment to a seriously injured person in Tel Aviv and two additional injured people in Petah Tikva following the latest barrage from Iran.

Missile fired at central Israel identified as cluster bomb

Rocket launched from Lebanon lands in Galilee Panhandle, first responders en route; additional rocket strikes in Petah Tikva.

Petah Tikva: Private home hit by shrapnel

Seventeen-year-old boy lightly injured in missile barrage on central Israel.

Petah Tikva joins list of measles outbreak hotspots

Health Ministry adds Petah Tikva to list of cities experiencing a measles outbreak, allowing early vaccination for the city's infants.

Tragedy

Child killed in Petah Tikva apartment fire

Firefighters extracted a 12-year-old boy from a burning apartment on Arlozorov Street in Petah Tikva. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Footage from Bnei Brak:

Car barrels into haredi protester, moderately injuring him

A car ran through a group of haredi extremists who were blocking Route 4. One protester was injured and taken to a nearby hospital.

Ruckus outside Likud Rosh Hashanah toast

Hundreds of left-wing activists demonstrate outside Likud party Rosh Hashanah event in Petah Tikva.

Military police raid sparks clashes with haredi residents

Attempted arrest of yeshiva student thwarted after local haredi residents surround police officers.

Where are the police?

Widow's stolen car put up for sale on TikTok

Thief from Laqiya demands ransom for vehicle stolen from widow and mother of wounded soldier; police criticized as car traced to PA-controlled territory.

Petah Tikva missile strike

Holocaust survivor Yvette Shmilovitz named fourth victim

Yvette Shmilovitz, a 95-year-old Holocaust survivor from Petah Tikva, was identified as the fourth victim murdered when an Iranian missile struck a residential building in the city last week.

Yaakov and Dasi Blue murdered in Petah Tikva missile strike

Yaakov and Dasi Blue were among the four individuals murdered when a missile hit an apartment building in Petah Tikva.

Israel Police Spokesman:

Iranian regime deliberately targeting civilians

Israel Police International Spokesman Dean Elsdunne demonstrates the difference between Israel's strikes on military targets and Iran's attacks on civilians.

Dramatic footage:

The moment Iranian missile hit Petah Tikva building, killing 4

Security footage captures deadly impact of an Iranian missile in Petah Tikva, killing four civilians, two of whom were in bomb shelters.

Four-day-old baby rescued after missile strike in Tel Aviv

MDA teams rescue newborn, unharmed, from building adjacent to missile impact site in Tel Aviv.

Missing woman rescued on Memorial Day

During Memorial Day, the Israel Dog Unit located a 70-year-old woman who had been gone from her home for more than 40 hours.

Purim celebration of strength and healing for wounded soldiers

Hundreds of wounded IDF soldiers, who fought on the frontlines of Gaza, the northern border, and Judea and Samaria, gathered today at The Terminal hall in Petach Tikva for a deeply moving Purim celebration

Two dead in road accidents

69-year-old woman killed in accident between truck and car on Highway 4 close to Ashkelon; 70-year-old woman killed in Petah Tikva, pronounced dead at the scene.

'I'm finally home'

Daniella Gilboa comes home and plays the piano

IDF lookout Daniella Gilboa returns to her home in Petah Tikva, after being released from Beilinson Hospital, where she had been since being freed from Hamas captivity in Gaza.

Suspected Iranian spy's mother:

'My heart is broken - I'm in shock'

The mother of Alexander Granovsky, who is suspected of spying for Iran, revealed that she was summoned for interrogation: 'I answered everything.'

Petah Tikva resident accused of spying for foreign power

29-year-old suspect accused of photographing area near home of MK Benny Gantz, setting multiple vehicles on fire, and writing graffiti with name of Iranian spy operation.

One dead after vehicle explodes in Petah Tikva

One dead, one moderately injured, after vehicle explodes in Petah Tikva; police investigating.

38-year-old fell from height while getting to safe zone

A 38-year-old man was working on the roof of his house in Petach Tikva when a siren sounded and he tried to get down. He fell from a height of about 4 meters and is in serious condition.

Hostage Idan Shtivi was murdered the morning of October 7, 2023

Petah Tikva municipality announces that hostage Idan Shtivi was murdered on the morning of the October 7, 2023, massacre, and his body was kidnapped to Gaza.

Right/Left wing councilors unite; condemn councilor attack

Heads of left and right wing council parties in Petach Tikva jointly condemn attack on city council member, Hagit Telem: 'It is forbidden to raise one's hand. This is the time for peace.'

Petah Tikva:

Protester removes head covering from city councilwoman

During a protest held near the Kfar Ganim Mall in Petah Tikva, one of the protesters removed the head covering of a city council member who passed through the area.

Two brothers from East Jerusalem steal an IDF pickup truck

Central District detectives today arrested two brothers from East Jerusalem on suspicion of stealing a military pickup truck from a garage in Petah Tikva.

She called an ambulance and the Health Minister came

Petah Tikva woman calls MDA for help after feeling ill and is shocked when the volunteer who came to help her was none other than Health Minister Uriel Busso.

Appeal filed to stop Health Minister becoming mayor

The plaintiffs claim that Health Minister Uriel Buso is ineligible to run for office in Bnei Brak, having secured evidence that he really lives in Petah Tikvah.

Suspected assassination attempt:

1 killed in Petah Tikva car explosion

30-year-old man has succumbed to his wounds after vehicle explodes in Petah Tikva.

Hamas terrorist wounded in battle treated at Israeli hospital

A terrorist who sustained wounds to his limbs while fighting IDF forces in Gaza is being treated at the Hasharon Hospital in Petah Tikva.

Teacher arrested for justifying Hamas invasion

A teacher in Petah Tikva has been arrested for defending the Hamas invasion of Israel and other acts of terror.

Petah Tikvah employee tears down election signs on Rosh Hashanah

A city employee was caught on camera tearing down Religious Zionism election signs during Rosh Hashanah.

Tragedy in Petah Tikva:

Baby suffocates, mother not informed

Hodaya Cohen, a 4-month-old baby, dies after allegedly suffocating while in nursery. Her mother hears about it from the hospital.

Indictments filed against Petah Tikva gang

A prosecutor's statement was filed against a group of four miners filmed beating another minor in a park in Petah Tikva.

Seven arrested in Petah Tikvah gang attack

Police have arrested seven individuals who took part in a group assault on a young man in a Petah Tikvah park.

Shocking footage on internet:

Group of teens brutally attacks boy in a park

Footage posted to social media shows group of teens brutally beating a boy in a park in Petah Tikva. Police investigating.

IDF soldier murdered in Juljulia

Police believe the fatal shooting may have been a case of mistaken identity.

Petah Tikva stabbing:

Suspect shouted 'Allahu akbar' - and was neutralized

New footage from the stabbing in Petah Tikva supports suspicion of terror attack.

Jordanian citizen stabs employee in Israeli auto repair shop

Police arrest Jordanian citizen suspected of stabbing colleague in Petah Tikva auto repair shop.

Police claim arrested activist planned violent activity

A left wing activist was ordered arrested by the ISA on suspicions of planning violent activity. He was released the same night.

Petah Tikva woman sets neighbor's car on fire

Woman confesses to intentionally setting neighbor's car on fire after fight, and setting the wrong car on fire.

Elderly man dies in Petah Tikva fire

Firefighters called to scene of Petah Tikva fire discover 86-year-old man lifeless and burned in apartment.

Want a Torah-Zionist education? Stay at home

The municipalities of Ramat Gan and Petah Tikva are quarreling and 13 students who wish to receive a Torah Zionist education at Lamerhav rem

Weapon stolen from supermarket security guard in central Israel

Two suspects wearing helmets attack security guard in Petah Tikva, steal his personal weapon.

13-year-old boy killed in Petah Tikva traffic accident

Boy riding scooter fatally struck by vehicle.

HaMoshava Stadium will become the most innovative in Israel

'Tibar' calls on startups to examine 5G capabilities in Shlomo Insurance Stadium in Petah Tikva