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Palestinian Arab disguised as religious Jew arrested in Ramat Gan

Police stopped a man wearing a kippah and found that he was carrying a computer for jump-starting cars. After detaining him they found that he was a Palestinian Arab who infiltrated Israeli territory.

Palestinian Arab disguised as religious Jew arrested in Ramat Gan

Three arrested over threats to Ramat Gan Mayor

Ramat Gan Mayor Carmel Shama-Hacohen complains he received threats from three young men, who are later caught by police.

Three arrested over threats to Ramat Gan Mayor

Ramat Gan official:

'We'll give priority to artists who support the protests'

Deputy Mayor Tzachi Zelika of Meretz promises to prioritize booking performances by artists who protested against the judicial reforms.

'We'll give priority to artists who support the protests'

Ramat Gan schools targeted with anti-religious posters

A series of posters placed near religious schools ask that the students not disturb the liberal students.

Ramat Gan schools targeted with anti-religious posters

Rabbi Ariel:

Light rail in Ramat Gan: intentional incitement

According to Rabbi Ariel, "The residents of Ramat Gan who keep Shabbat are interested in a quiet atmosphere."

Light rail in Ramat Gan: intentional incitement

Ramat Gan:

Seven injured, one seriously, in motorcycle explosion

The 28-year-old motorcycle rider was seriously injured, and 6 bystanders were lightly injured when a motorcycle exploded.

Seven injured, one seriously, in motorcycle explosion

Ramat Gan:

2 killed, 5 wounded in scaffolding collapse

Construction workers trapped beneath scaffolding on seven-story building.

2 killed, 5 wounded in scaffolding collapse

Drama in Ramat Gan:

Counterterror officers save man who sought to jump off building

Yamam officers distract man who threatened to jump from 19th story of building, while others grab him and prevent him from jumping.

Counterterror officers save man who sought to jump off building

Transgender school scandal:

Education Ministry orders 'trans-boy' removed from school

After months of struggle including opening breakaway class, parents welcome move. Family of child announces: We'll appeal.

Education Ministry orders 'trans-boy' removed from school

'I have nothing to hide'

Ramat Gan Mayor questioned by Tax Authority

Carmel Shama Hacohen interrogated by the Israel Tax Authority: The investigation concerns business I stepped away from 13 years ago.

Ramat Gan Mayor questioned by Tax Authority

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

Want a Torah-Zionist education? Stay at home

Far-left protests Ben-Gvir's visit to central Israel high school

Left-wing activists call to bar Otzmah Yehudit candidate from visiting Ramat Gan high school. Ben-Gvir slams left-wing 'censorship'.

Far-left protests Ben-Gvir's visit to central Israel high school

Arson suspected after hamburger joint goes up in flames

'We will renovate and return to business quickly,' owners promise.

Arson suspected after hamburger joint goes up in flames

Ramat Gan business fined for 'Shema Yisrael' sign

A store displaying a sign holding the famed Bible verse 'Hear, O Israel' was fined and ordered to remove it as a 'hazard to the public'.

Ramat Gan business fined for 'Shema Yisrael' sign

'Many people don't want receipts'

Tax Authority cracks down on associations, yeshivas, in central Israel, revealing lack of income reporting.

'Many people don't want receipts'

Man who entered crocodile exhibit 'didn't know it's dangerous'

A young man who made his way into a zoo's crocodile exhibit has apologized, claiming he didn't know better.

Man who entered crocodile exhibit 'didn't know it's dangerous'

Attempted kidnapping in downtown Ramat Gan

In full view of passers-by, four men attempt to kidnap a man from a restaurant. Two suspects now in police detention.

Attempted kidnapping in downtown Ramat Gan

Explosive device explodes near apartment in central Israel

No injuries reported after device explodes, damaging Ramat Gan apartment building.

Explosive device explodes near apartment in central Israel

Bread spread out at synagogue on Tisha B'Av fast

Worshippers shocked to find rolls of bread all over entrance to synagogue on saddest fast day of Jewish calendar.

Bread spread out at synagogue on Tisha B'Av fast

Sinkhole in living room

3-meter deep hole opens in family living room in Ramat Gan apartment.

Sinkhole in living room

Tallest tower in Israel to be built in Ramat Gan

A new 120-story tower in Diamond District of Ramat Gan is planned to be the tallest building in the country

Tallest tower in Israel to be built in Ramat Gan

Bar Ilan University claimed by two different cities

Now a committee has recommended splitting the campus between two jurisdictions - and both mayors protest.

Bar Ilan University claimed by two different cities

Hundreds salute fallen soldier

Hundreds of civilians gather to pay their respects to Sergeant Amit Ben Yigal, who was killed in a block-throwing attack Tuesday morning.

Hundreds salute fallen soldier

Drone show over the skies of Ramat Gan

36 drones create shapes over the city of Ramat Gan in honor of the holiday of Lag B'Omer.

Drone show over the skies of Ramat Gan

'Virus doesn't discriminate and neither should we'

Health Minister Litzman condemns Ramat Gan's decision to erect fence to keep haredim out.

'Virus doesn't discriminate and neither should we'

Ramat Gan erects fence to keep Bnei Brak residents out

Dep. Bnei Brak mayor urges mutual responsibility and solidarity, attorney notes high infection rate among Ramat Gan residents.

Ramat Gan erects fence to keep Bnei Brak residents out

One seriously injured as Ramat Gan bus collides with building

Bus hits two pedestrians, crashing into residential building wall in Ramat Gan.

One seriously injured as Ramat Gan bus collides with building

Woman stabbed near hospital in central Israel

Assailant flees after stabbing woman in Ramat Gan near Tel Hashomer hospital. Background of stabbing unknown.

Woman stabbed near hospital in central Israel

Eight injured in apartment fire in central Israel

Fire breaks out on 12th floor of apartment building in Ramat Gan injuring eight and leaving residents trapped.

Eight injured in apartment fire in central Israel

Court: Examine reducing 'Shabbat buses'

Tel Aviv District Court tells Ramat Gan to reduce frequency of 'Shabbat buses.'

Court: Examine reducing 'Shabbat buses'

Rabbi Yaakov Ariel:

'Buses are empty on Shabbat; no need for them'

Former Rabbi of Ramat Gan says operating public transportation on Shabbat is for votes.

'Buses are empty on Shabbat; no need for them'

European Union's offices in Israel vandalized

'EU - Get out' and 'German money kills Jews" was spray-painted on the office of the EU delegation to Israel in Ramat Gan.

European Union's offices in Israel vandalized

Ramat Gan reels over 7-year-old's drowning death in Greece

Neighbors and friends try to digest the tragic story of the 7-yr. old who drowned in a pool in Crete. 'The community is completely broken.'

Ramat Gan reels over 7-year-old's drowning death in Greece

Haredi MK: 'Nothing gained by desecrating the Sabbath'

MK Maklev slams Ramat Gan mayor for offering busing to places of entertainment on Saturdays.

Haredi MK: 'Nothing gained by desecrating the Sabbath'

The Keys to a Successful Career in Today’s Global Economy

College of Law and Business in Ramat Gan offers a bilingual law program and a business program taught fully in English.

The Keys to a Successful Career in Today’s Global Economy

Man seriously injured in Ramat Gan apartment fire

70-year-old man injured last night in fire which broke out on first floor of three-story apartment building in Ramat Gan.

Man seriously injured in Ramat Gan apartment fire

Nehora: Lighting Up Tel Aviv

Rabbi Amichai Ayal went from teaching Torah in a pub to teaching in the heart of secular Israel. And the crowd is thirsty for Torah...

Nehora: Lighting Up Tel Aviv

Overweight Israeli hedgehogs go on a diet

Staff at Ramat Gan Zoo hope to release overweight hedgehogs before summer.

Overweight Israeli hedgehogs go on a diet

Security guard attacked in Ramat Gan

Unknown assailant attempts to steal security guard's weapon, delivers a blow to his head before escaping.

Security guard attacked in Ramat Gan

Pepper spray in high school

Pepper spray injures twenty in a Ramat Gan high school.

Pepper spray in high school

Loveless monkey adopts chicken at Israeli zoo

Endangered macaque adopts takes care of chicken at Ramat Gan Safari, zookeepers stumped as to chicken's origin.

Loveless monkey adopts chicken at Israeli zoo

Watch: Bus crashes into Ramat Gan coffee shop

Bus veers off Arlozorov Street in Ramat Gan, crashes into coffee shop. Driver injured.

Watch: Bus crashes into Ramat Gan coffee shop

Truck driver killed in bridge collapse: Elichai Tederi

Driver killed after pedestrian bridge collapsed on truck identified as 58-year-old Elchai Tederi of Holon.

Truck driver killed in bridge collapse: Elichai Tederi

'Nechama was a good woman who did so much kindness'

Fortieth birthday celebration ends in tragedy as woman chokes to death on her steak.

'Nechama was a good woman who did so much kindness'

Woman suffocates while eating at Ramat Gan restaurant

Woman in her 40s in critical condition after suffocating while eating a meal at a restaurant in Ramat Gan.

Woman suffocates while eating at Ramat Gan restaurant

Sewage cover from Ramat Gan - in Denmark

Israeli touring Denmark comes across a piece of home - covering a sewage pipe.

Sewage cover from Ramat Gan - in Denmark

President Rivlin commutes prison sentence of Holocaust survivor

President Reuven Rivlin replaces sentence with community service and fine, after survivor was convicted of bribery.

President Rivlin commutes prison sentence of Holocaust survivor

Watch: Mass brawl breaks out in Ramat Gan park

Police called to Ramat Gan park after gangland fight turns into mass brawl involving dozens.

Watch: Mass brawl breaks out in Ramat Gan park

Woman falls on Ramat Gan bus, in serious condition

A woman in her sixties is in serious condition after falling this afternoon, Monday, in a Ramat Gan bus.

Woman falls on Ramat Gan bus, in serious condition

Watch: Female store clerk overpowers thieves, defends shop

Two young thieves in Ramat Gan got more than they bargained for when a female clerk cut short their attempted robbery.

Watch: Female store clerk overpowers thieves, defends shop

Israeli safari welcomes white rhino baby boy

23 year old rhino, "Tanda", gives birth in Ramat Gan Safari.

Israeli safari welcomes white rhino baby boy

Ramat Gan safari rhino gives birth

Tanda the rhino has successfully given birth to a male, her fourth youngster since her arrival in Israel.

Ramat Gan safari rhino gives birth

Man steals his own files from Israel Tax Authority

A Ramat Gan resident made off with 22 boxes of information, after the Israel Tax Authority opened an investigation into him.

Man steals his own files from Israel Tax Authority

Holon murder suspect found dead

Alfonso Azariya believed to have committed suicide by jumping from a construction site in Ramat Gan; murder investigation still ongoing.

Holon murder suspect found dead

Police ask for help in finding suspected murderer

Stabbed body found in Holon this morning. Authorities searching for believed assailant.

Police ask for help in finding suspected murderer

Firefighters battle enormous blaze in Ramat Gan

15-story building engulfed by flames; unclear if anyone still trapped inside.

Firefighters battle enormous blaze in Ramat Gan

Tragedy on the balcony

6-year-old boy seriously wounded falling from the balcony of his home in Ramat Gan.

Tragedy on the balcony

Teenage girl killed by stray bullet in Ramat Gan

17-year old girl struck, killed in her home by stray bullet.

Teenage girl killed by stray bullet in Ramat Gan

Report: Attempted stabbing attack on soldier in Ramat Gan

Solder reportedly attacked by knife-wielding man in Ramat Gan.

Report: Attempted stabbing attack on soldier in Ramat Gan

Watch: Rhino escapes Israeli safari

Footage shows 8-year-old Tibor strolling out of open gate, leading to panic - but not to fear, he has been escorted back to the safari.

Watch: Rhino escapes Israeli safari