Tel Aviv

Unusual Hanukkah discovery revealed during excavations

Excavations at the Eretz Israel Museum in Tel Aviv reveal a 2,000-year-old lamp - just in time for Hanukkah.

Unusual collision at JFK delays Arkia flight to Israel

A JAL plane collided with an Arkia aircraft while reversing at JFK Airport, causing significant damage and delaying the New York-Tel Aviv flight, leaving about 270 passengers to Israel waiting in the terminal.

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Ben-Gvir attends birthday party for Israeli rappers

Rappers Subliminal and The Shadow held a joint birthday party attended by musicians and TV personalities. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir surprised guests by joining the dancing and wearing the rappers' signature hat.

'Traitors' blood'

Threatening graffiti spray-painted on news station's office

Entrance to Reshet 13 building in Tel Aviv vandalized with spray-painted threats, complaint to be filed with police.

Tel Aviv:

Candidate for city chief rabbi receives death threats

Police are investigating death threats against Rabbi Zevadya Cohen, head of the Tel Aviv rabbinate, who is running for the position of city rabbi.

Man dies following Tel Aviv shooting

Man in his 30s suffers critical injuries in Tel Aviv shooting, dies shortly afterwards; police believe incident to be criminal in nature.

Police official:

Phone found at Tel Aviv beach indeed belongs to MAG

Civilians discovered a cell phone at the same beach where the phone of dismissed Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi was last traced.

Alive And Well:

Military Advocate-General contacted after intense search

Police have announced that Military Advocate-General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi has been contacted alive after an intense search on Hatsuk Beach.

Woman murdered in Tel Aviv public park identified

Shirley Yehuda, a mother of three from Tel Aviv, is the woman who was allegedly stabbed to death and whose body was set on fire earlier this week.

Tommy Robinson joins Tel Aviv tour on illegal migration issues

British activist Tommy Robinson toured southern Tel Aviv with Shefi Paz and others to examine the impact of illegal infiltration, drawing parallels with the UK’s immigration crisis.

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'Trump' visits Hostage Square

One day before the real president touches down in Israel, the actor who plays him arrived to shoot at Hostages Square.

President Herzog:

'The deal will be very painful'

President Herzog visited Hostages' Square and expressed hope for the return of all hostages, but warned that there would be costs to pay.

Jared Kushner In Tel Aviv:

'I have never been prouder to be a friend of Israel'

Jared Kushner spoke tonight to a rally of tens of thousands at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv and praised Israel for not being drawn into 'imitating the barbarism of Hamas.'

Steve Witkoff In Tel Aviv:

'I dreamed of this night for a long time'

Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Ivanka Trump addressed a crowd of thousands this evening at a rally in Tel Aviv.

Balcony collapses above Tel Aviv restaurant

Balcony collapses above 'Yoshke' restaurant in Tel Aviv, none injured.

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Selichot Prayers at Hostages Square

Selichot event held at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, attended by Rabbi Itamar Eldar, hostages' relatives, Menachem Kalmanson, Rabbanit Esti Rosenberg, and students from yeshivas and seminaries. Watch.

Tel Aviv outrage:

Police announcement sparks criticism from community leaders

Tel Aviv community leaders strongly attack police announcement that special requests must be submitted for approval of 'sensitive prayers' over the High Holidays, 'Mayor Huldai has pushed Tel Aviv to the extreme.'

Illegal migrants attack Moshe Feiglin with stones in Tel Aviv

Illegal migrants threw rocks at the chairman of the Zehut party, Moshe Feiglin, during his tour of neighborhoods in the south Tel Aviv.

After three hours

Teen rescued from Tel Aviv sewer

A 15-year-old boy got stuck in an underground sewer in Tel Aviv. Rescue teams worked for three hours to extract him, during which part of the nearby Ayalon Highway was shut.

Municipality approves

Yom Kippur services to be held in Tel Aviv's Meir Park

Tel Aviv granted Rosh Yehudi a permit to hold Yom Kippur prayers at Meir Park under Supreme Court approval, after past clashes over gender segregation sparked public tensions.

Haredi MK:

'Arab religious rights are protected, haredi rights are not'

MK Yisrael Eichler denounced what he claims is an attempt to force synagogues to hold mixed-gender prayers during the High Holidays.

Tel Aviv:

Seven illegal Arabs arrested for planning terror attack

ISA, Israel Police, arrest seven illegal Arabs in Tel Aviv for planning terror attack.

Huldai responds: 'We never threatened synagogues, it's all lies'

Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai dismisses accusations that the municipality threatened Orthodox synagogues over a disputed contract clause, says clause was amended in coordination with synagogue officials.

Tel Aviv Deputy Mayor:

'Media uproar over synagogue contracts 'a storm in a teacup'

Deputy Mayor Haim Goren says controversial clauses in synagogue contracts were removed long ago, stresses city has no agenda against synagogues.

Secular coercion:

Tel Aviv pushes new contracts on synagogues, sparking uproar

Tel Aviv Municipality requires some 130 synagogues to sign contracts obligating them to provide services 'to all residents regardless of belief,' which synagogue leaders are calling 'secular coercion in the name of equality.'

Debris lands near Lod

Missile from Yemen lands in private yard

Sirens sounded in central Israel, including Tel Aviv, after the IDF identifies a missile launched from Yemen. Aerial defense systems attempt interception, missile disintegrates mid-air. Debris falls near Lod. No injuries reported.

Hostages Square

Mock wedding for Israeli hostage and girlfriend

At Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, Ilana Gritzewsky held a symbolic wedding to partner Matan Zangauker, still in Hamas captivity, vowing to fight until his safe return.

Disaster off Tel Aviv coast

Two young men, both about 25, were killed tonight (Saturday night) after being struck by a boat propeller off the Jaffa coast.

After staff protest:

Royal Ballet drops show in Israel

Move to drop production of 'Tosca' comes after 182 RBO staff and performers signed a letter opposing ties to Israeli institutions during the Gaza conflict, citing ethical and political concerns.

Tel Aviv allows protest tent against famine in Gaza

A tent set up in Dizengoff Square is causing public outrage with lectures against Israel, fasting in support of Gaza residents, and propaganda aligning with Hamas narratives.

This is the left-wing activist who planned to murder PM Netanyahu

Tamar Gershoni, leftist activist from Tel Aviv, named as woman suspected of planning to murder Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu using RPG.

Yoseph Haddad:

'I was attacked for nationalistic reasons'

Yosef Haddad was summoned for further investigation after firing his gun into the air during a road altercation. He claims it was a nationalistic incident and fired because he felt his life was in danger.

Yoseph Haddad detained for questioning after firing his gun

Public diplomacy activist Yoseph Haddad was questioned after his gun went off during an altercation in southern Tel Aviv.

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Minister Wasserlauf catches thief in Tel Aviv

Minister Wasserlauf found himself in a chase in the Shapira neighborhood of Tel Aviv, apprehended the thief, and held him until police arrived.

Activist who plotted to murder Prime Minister Netanyahu indicted

Tel Aviv woman active in anti-government protests indicted for attempting to orchestrate the assassination of Prime Minister Netanyahu using an RPG.

Tel Aviv central bus station

Foreign national grabs 9-year-old girl

Police arrested a man from India who grabbed a 9-year-old girl at the Central Bus Station in Tel Aviv and covered her mouth when she screamed.

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Ishay Ribo and philharmonic dedicate song to fallen soldiers

Singer Ishay Ribo performed with the Philharmonic Orchestra in Tel Aviv' Heichal HaTarbut. During the concert, they dedicated the song Kol HaZman (“All the Time”) to the soldiers who have fallen in the ongoing fighting.

Shin Bet foils attempt to recruit Israeli for Iranian intel

Tel Aviv resident, 27, arrested for allegedly carrying out sensitive missions for Iranian intelligence, including documenting public officials' homes and military bases.

Herzog to captivity survivor:

'I was deeply upset by what you went through'

President Herzog speaks with Daniella Gilboa after she was denied restroom access at a Tel Aviv café: "I hope people will show more sensitivity - especially in such difficult times."

Two sides of Israel's existential war

Yes, war brings out the best and the worst in people; and the worst of Western anti-Israel people plummeted to hitherto-unseen depths this week in the UK. Add to that the saga of my being in Israel as a tourist during the war, its worst and its best. Opinion.

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Protesters attempt to block roads in Tel Aviv, seven arrested

Following a protest in Rabin Square, dozens of demonstrators march through unauthorized routes, attempting to block major roads. Police disperse the crowd and arrest seven for disturbing public order.`

Israel 1948:

They did not surrender

Max Brod wrote about Tel Aviv during Israel's War of Independence. His work and his message are strikingly similar for Israel today. Op-ed.

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Officers rescue residents & pets after missile strike in Tel Aviv

Following Iranian missile strike in Tel Aviv, police special forces swiftly evacuated residents and rescued animals from damaged buildings,

Documented sensitive targets

Tel Aviv resident arrested for spying for Iran

27-year-old Tel Aviv man arrested in a joint Shin Bet and police investigation on suspicion of working for a hostile Iranian entity, including photographing the homes of public officials and military bases.

Iranian ballistic missile damages US embassy in Tel Aviv

Iran launches a new barrage of ballistic missiles on Monday, targeting Israeli cities including Tel Aviv and Haifa. One missile struck near the US Embassy branch in Tel Aviv, causing structural damage but no injuries.

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.

After port strikes

Houthi chief warns of broad retaliation

Houthi chief warns foreign embassies in Tel Aviv to relocate from areas near 'legitimate targets,' threatening further missile attacks following Israeli strikes.

100 years later:

The Maccabiah returns to Tel Aviv-Jaffa

2025 Maccabiah Games launched at a festive event at Kfar Maccabiah. A spectacular opening ceremony, diverse competitions, and special events for the whole family are planned.

Barcelona severs ties with Israel, suspends Tel Aviv pact

Barcelona's City Council votes to cut institutional ties with Israel and suspend its Tel Aviv friendship agreement, citing international law violations and Palestinian rights.

Likud HQ riot:

45 suspects released, 15 face court

Suspects accused of assaulting officers and storming building during Tel Aviv protest; police vow to pursue justice.

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Dozens of protesters storm Likud headquarters

Police say demonstrators light fires, block roads, and break into Metzudat Ze'ev, prompting officers to use force after the protest declared unlawful. 62 protesters arrested, two officers injured.

Tel Aviv criticized for pursuing fine against disabled survivor

Judge Moshe Sergovich reduced the fine to five shekels, calling the woman’s ordeal on October 7 ‘special and exceptional circumstances.'

Tel Aviv:

Elderly man murdered in suspected phone robbery by Eritrean

Elderly foreign national bludgeoned to death in Tel Aviv, allegedly by a 40-year-old Eritrean who tried to steal his phone.

Sirens in central Israel

Missile from Yemen intercepted

Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and other towns in central Israel following a launch from Yemen. Missile successfully intercepted, no reports of injuries.

Teen MDA trainee saves dad's life, identifies worrying symptoms

Lana Liani, 15, from Tel Aviv, uses skills from her MDA youth training to identify a life-threatening condition in her father and urge immediate hospital care—actions doctors say saved his life.

Security incident in Tel Aviv:

Tourist leaves suspicious bag outside US Embassy office

German national confessed to leaving bag with Molotov materials outside US Embassy branch in Tel Aviv out of anger toward the American government.

'A Beacon Of Hope':

Steve Witkoff visits Hostages Square after Edan's release

In a visit to Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff called the release of Edan Alexander “a beacon of hope” for the families of the remaining hostages and credited key international players for their roles in the breakthrough.

First-ever NBN Shuk Olim debuts at Azrieli Center in Tel Aviv

Olim-owned businesses took center stage in the heart of Tel Aviv, offering 1500 participants the opportunity to support local vendors.

Mia Schem:

I filed a complaint against a Tel Aviv fitness coach

Released hostage Mia Schem says she is the young woman who filed a complaint against a well-known fitness coach in Tel Aviv.

Incitement at left-wing protest in Tel Aviv

A provocative display at a left-wing protest in Tel Aviv features severed heads resembling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Likud party responds: "Where are [Shin Bet chief] Ronen Bar and the Attorney General?"