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Hamas' Turkey branch directed suicide bombing in Tel Aviv

Abed Balaal, a senior Hamas commander in Turkey deported in exchange for Gilad Shalit, was behind the Tel Aviv bombing attack about two months ago.

16 family members in war:

97-year-old Holocaust survivor sits in stairwell during siren

Dov Landau, a 97-year-old Holocaust survivor sits in his Tel Aviv stairwell during sirens | 16 of his family members are fighting in the war.

Yom Kippur in Tel Aviv:

Complaint filed against professor who disrupted prayer service

A complaint was filed against a man who sat in the women's section at the Supreme Court-sanctioned service at the Meir Garden while eating an ice pop.

Chilling: Shofar-blowing with the families of hostages

A mass Ne'ila prayer was held at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, with the families of the hostages held in Gaza. Watch the final shofar-blowing as the fast of Yom Kippur ends.

Dead baby found next to trash can in Tel Aviv

Police investigating after first responders determine baby found next to garbage can in Tel Aviv is dead.

Cancelling outdoor Yom Kippur prayers - a badge of shame

Channel 12 News presenter, Keren Marciano, criticized the cancellation of gender-separated prayers on Yom Kippur in a public area of Tel Aviv due to social media threats: 'Everyone has the right to pray in a public gender-segregated area.'

ISIS-affiliated cell in Tayibe:

ISA foils terror attack planned for Tel Aviv mall

Five terrorists from Tayibe, affiliated with ISIS, planned to blow up the Azrieli Towers in Tel Aviv using a car bomb.

Despite Supreme Court ruling:

Rosh Yehudi: 'We will pray on Yom Kippur in a synagogue'

Despite Supreme Court ruling, Rosh Yehudi cancels gender-separated Yom Kippur prayers at Gan Meir in Tel Aviv, 'This is a responsible decision, we will pray inside the synagogue.'

Supreme Court:

Tel Aviv must allow gender-separated Yom Kippur service

Supreme Court judges unanimously overruled the city's stance against having a public service with a physical separation between men and women.

New details on Jaffa attack:

Terrorists prayed in mosque before massacre

Initial investigation of the attack in which 7 people were murdered finds that the terrorists came armed with a knife and guns.

Hezbollah fires at Mossad HQ:

Hezbollah takes responsibility for surface-to-surface missile

Hezbollah takes responsibility for surface-to-surface missile fired at Mossad HQ: This is the place responsible for the pagers explosion and killing of top officials in the organization.'

Clashes at Tel Aviv protest:

Hostage's relative detained, protesters surround police car

Police detain Shachar Mor Zahiro, nephew of murdered hostage Avraham Munder; protesters and Labor MKs surround squad car.

Dressing like Naama:

Friends of hostage mimic her appearance in abduction video

Dozens of women marched in Tel Aviv this evening dressed as one of the hostages was in a video of her capture.

Woman indicted for throwing sand at Ben Gvir

An indictment was filed against Noa Goldenberg, who is accused of throwing sand at Minister Itamar Ben Gvir on a Tel Aviv beach last Friday.

'We must keep fighting for them'

Hundreds rally in Central Park to mourn six murdered hostages

Rally in Tel Aviv marks 10 years since Avera Mengistu's abduction by Hamas. Meanwhile in Central Park, hundreds rally to mourn six Israeli and American hostages murdered after 11 months in captivity.

'Deranged murderer of hostages'

Woman arrested after throwing sand at Ben Gvir

27-year-old woman arrested after throwing sand at National Security Minister as he was spending time with his family on a beach in Tel Aviv. Another person shouted at him: The hostages are dying in Gaza because of you.

'Welcome to the Dictatorship Conference'

Participants of the Bar Association Conference in Tel Aviv encountered a giant sign hung by Noam party activists: 'This dictatorship must be changed, and soon.'

Watch footage from police camera:

Police say arrested doctor attacked policeman at protest

Doctor arrested at protest in Tel Aviv. Police say that he, 'held the horseman's foot and pushed the horse, endangering the horseman.'

In the Six Day War, Cairo broadcast Tel Aviv is in flames

The fertile imagination of our enemies has struck before and will again. It's all about proportions.

South Tel Aviv: Two Eritreans murdered with an ax

Two Eritreans were murdered and six others were injured this morning in a commotion near a church on Levinsky Street, corner of Levanda in Tel Aviv.

Ben-Gvir demands deportation of Eritreans after Tel Aviv brawl

The Ministry of National Security and the police plan to renew their demand to deport Eritrean citizens from the State of Israel.

Arab Reports:

Tel Aviv bomber identified

Palestinian reports claim that Israel notified the family of Jafar Mouna from Nablus that he is the terrorist who blew himself up with an explosive device in Tel Aviv.

Haaretz refuses to post ad against Tel Aviv Municipality

Chotam contacts Haaretz daily, requesting to publish an ad under the title 'Enough with antisemitism in Tel Aviv.' The newspaper refused.

Tel Aviv bombing:

Terrorist saw synagogue and detonated bomb by mistake

Tel Aviv Police District Commander Peretz Amar says yesterday's failed suicide bombing could have been a mass casualty incident had the terrorist detonated the bomb at his target.

Gaza terror groups claim responsibility for Tel Aviv bombing

Hamas, Islamic Jihad, say Tel Aviv suicide bombing was their work; Hamas promises terror will continue so long as war in Gaza continues.

Big miracle

Police, ISA conclude: Tel Aviv explosion was failed terror attack

Law enforcement concluded that the terrorist attempted to use the high-powered explosive to carry out the first bombing attack in Tel Aviv in years.

Terror not ruled out:

One dead in truck explosion in south Tel Aviv

50-year-old man killed in truck explosion in south Tel Aviv. The police are investigating the circumstances of the incident, and have not ruled out a nationalist motive.

Museum of the Jewish People omits Judea and Samaria from map

Museum authorities claimed that the omission was an error and would be rectified immediately.

Tel Aviv rises to fourth best city in the world for startups

The Startup Genome report shows that Israel has now passed Boston and is tied with Los Angeles for its attractiveness to entrepreneurs.

Cantor vs. TA City decision:

'I will hold New Year prayers in central Tel Aviv'

Cantor and actor Dudu Fisher announces he will hold New Year prayers in central Tel Aviv, after the City decided to ban prayers in public spaces.

Hamas fires rockets at Tel Aviv

Residents of central Israel report hearing explosions as Hamas says it launched 2 of its new M-90 rockets at Tel Aviv. IDF says 1 rocket landed in the sea, the other in Gaza.

Appeal against Tel Aviv:

14 residents challenge ban on public prayer

The appeal comes after the city issued a ban on any prayers in a public area, sparking significant resistance among the city's religious community.

TA Mun. forbids holding gender-separate prayers in public areas

Tel Aviv Municipality announces it will not allow gender-seperate prayers to be held in public areas on Yom Kippur, similar to the ban they imposed last year.

Thousands mark Ariel Bibas' 5th birthday in Tel Aviv

Grandmother of boy who turns 5 today after 10 months in Hamas captivity says 'The world around us continues to turn, but time seems to have frozen without you. You've grown a year older, but there's no celebration.'

Tel Aviv:

5 arrested, police ticket protesters for traffic violations

Thousands of people participated Saturday evening in a demonstration organized by the families of hostages at the Kirya base in Tel Aviv.

Houthis publish footage from UAV launch at Tel Aviv

The Houthi terrorist rebel group in Yemen published footage of the upgraded Iranian Samad-3 which killed Yevgeny Perder after it struck a building in Tel Aviv.

Dramatic footage:

UAV flies over beach, US Embassy, and explodes

Footage published on social media shows the drone which killed one and injured others flying over Tel Aviv and impacting a building.

IDF Spokesman Hagari:

'Signs indicate Deif was eliminated, Hamas hiding what happened'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said that the UAV that exploded in Tel Aviv was an Iranian-made Samad-3 and was launched from Yemen.

Correspondents criticize IDF:

'Last night you were also surprised? Total blindness'

Israeli military correspondents attacked the IDF for its failure to intercept the UAV which killed a man in Tel Aviv.

IDF initial inquiry:

Tel Aviv UAV was not intercepted due to human error

The IDF says the UAV explosion that left one dead was 'a bad incident that should not have occurred.'

Houthis claim responsibility

One dead, 10 injured in UAV explosion in Tel Aviv

Loud explosion heard at the corner of Ben Yehuda Street and Shalom Aleichem Street in Tel Aviv. IDF confirms a UAV exploded in the area. Houthis claim responsibility.

'Day of disruption':

Mass protests planned for Sunday throughout Israel

On Kaplan Street in Tel Aviv, in Caesarea, and in dozens of other locations across the country, protests took place Saturday evening, demanding the promotion of the deal for the release of the hostages.

'She's clueless':

Israeli actress sparks wave of online controversy

Israeli actress Alma Zak drew severe online criticism for telling protesters that she didn't want to raise her daughters 'in a country where people are afraid to speak out'.

Clashes during anti-government protest in Tel Aviv

Police officers work to restore orders during the demonstration. One officer documented forcibly shoving Channel 12 News reporter Yollan Cohen.

Water cannon used during protest in Tel Aviv, 10 arrested

Thousands demonstrate in Tel Aviv, calling for the toppling of the government and the promotion of a deal for the release of the 120 hostages who are still being held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Watch: Gripping motorcycle chase in Tel Aviv

Police officers pursued and arrested a suspect fleeing the scene of a shooting.

Tel Aviv:

Man killed in brawl between Eritrean citizens

30-year-old man killed and five injured in mass brawl between Eritreans who oppose the regime and supporters of the regime.

After his body was recovered:

Thousands attend funeral for hostage

Per the Yablonka family's request, the funeral procession began with a rally calling for the release of the hostages who are still being held in Gaza.

BBC apologizes after saying Tel Aviv is Israel's capital

Initially defending the error, BBC apologizes after one of its senior presenters suggested Tel Aviv, not Jerusalem, was Israel’s capital.

Man killed in accident in Tel Aviv

Eight people injured in accident involving two buses in Tel Aviv, including man in critical condition who succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

Relatives of hostages arrested in Tel Aviv protests

Violent confrontations broke out this evening in Tel Aviv between protesters and the police. A water cannon was used. Three protesters were arrested, among them relatives of hostages.

Protesters clash with drivers in Tel Aviv

Family members of hostages and supporters protest in several locations, demanding the release of the abductees. Clashes with police erupt in several locations.

During protest in Tel Aviv:

Police try to detain sister of hostage held in Gaza

Clashes erupt during demonstration for the release of the hostages in Tel Aviv. Police try to detain sister of hostage Matan Zangauker, before her mother intervenes.

'Not a time to celebrate' | Tel Aviv mayor cancels 'Pride Parade'

Ron Huldai, Tel Aviv's mayor, says city will redirect part of the 'Pride Parade' budget for 'Pride Center' activities in Tel Aviv.

MK Simcha Rothman threatened outside meeting

The families of hostages prevented MKs from entering meetings in Tel Aviv and declared that they would fault the coalition for failing to recover their loved ones.

Car rams protesters in Tel Aviv, five injured

Political figures from all parties have denounced the ramming, calling for the public to refrain from violence and urging unity in light of war.

Daughter of hostage:

'Tel Aviv protest does not represent hostages' families'

Yarden Pivko - the daughter of Itzik Galernter, who was abducted by Hamas, claimed: 'There is exploitation by parties unrelated to the abductees.'

New exhibit at Hostage Square aims to inspire unity and healing

32 individual mosaics, reflecting the symbols of 32 Gaza border communities, were created by students at the Neveh Channah High School, part of the Ohr Torah Stone educational network.

Tech companies to allow workers to protest government

Several technology companies will not require employees to use up days off to protest against the government.

Watch:

Clashes between police and left-wing protesters in Tel Aviv

Thousands of protesters against the government in Tel Aviv blocked main roads, lit fires, and clashed with police attempting to maintain order in the area.