Bat Yam
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Bat Yam, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Court Orders Gas Station Operator to Compensate for Hybrid Toyota Damage from Substandard Fuel
A Bat Yam gas station operator was ordered by a Netanya court to pay about 26,000 shekels for damages to a nearly new Toyota hybrid caused by substandard fuel in December 2020. Th…
Azorim Reports 318 Million Shekels Revenue and Increased Cancellations in Q2 2026
Azorim sold 55 apartments in Q2 2026, generating 318 million shekels in revenue despite a rise in cancellations. Net profit surged to 54 million shekels in Q2, with ongoing projec…
Man Aged 75 Found Dead in Bat Yam Apartment After Brother's Concern
A 75-year-old man was found dead in his Bat Yam apartment after his brother, concerned for his safety, broke in and discovered him. Emergency responders and ZAKA volunteers attend…
Israel Launches Accelerated Pilot for Large-Scale Urban Renewal Projects with 18-Month Approval Goal
Israel's Planning Administration and Urban Renewal Authority launched an accelerated pilot program to approve large-scale urban renewal plans within 18 months. Eight sites across…
Private Three-Room House Sold for One Million Shekels in Beersheba Amidst Housing Market Stagnation
Israel's housing market shows slight price increases in some regions but overall stagnation and declines. A private three-room house in Beersheba sold for about one million shekel…
Israeli Court Awards NIS 335,050 Compensation to Man Assaulted in Rishon Lezion Club Brawl
A 23-year-old man assaulted in a 2018 nightclub brawl in Rishon Lezion will receive 335,050 shekels in compensation from attackers and club owners following a court-approved settl…
Netanyahu’s Appearance at Eden Ben Zaken Concert Sparks Calls for Legal Action
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s attendance at Eden Ben Zaken’s concert in Tel Aviv sparked political backlash, with activists calling for lawsuits against the singer for undisclosed po…
Autistic Young Woman Sexually Assaulted in Bat Yam Hotel, Family Seeks Justice
Autistic Young Woman Sexually Assaulted in Bat Yam Hotel, Family Seeks Justice
A 19-year-old autistic woman was violently raped by a stranger in a Bat Yam hotel after being lured from a café. Her brother intervened by calling police during the assault, leadi…
Tel Aviv Light Rail Red Line Shortens Service Due to Train Breakdown in Bat Yam
A train malfunction near Bat Yam's Amal station has forced the Tel Aviv Light Rail's Red Line to shorten its service, with line R1 running only between Petah Tikva and Yoseftal st…
Tel Aviv Court Orders Comedian to Pay Woman for Weight-Related Insult During Stand-Up Show
A Tel Aviv court ordered comedian Vladimir Tamarkin to pay 10,000 shekels to a woman he insulted about her weight during a stand-up show in Bat Yam. The court ruled his remarks we…
Rabbi Yaakov Rozha Launches Monumental Book on Jewish Burial Practices in Tel Aviv
Rabbi Yaakov Rozha, a leading figure in Jewish burial and halachic authority, launched his comprehensive book on burial practices in Tel Aviv. The event gathered hundreds of relig…
Suspicious Object Found at Jaffa Light Rail Station in Gush Dan, R1 Line Service Reduced
A suspicious object found at Mahrozet Jaffa station in Gush Dan led to a shortened R1 light rail service, while the R3 line remains unaffected.
Netanyahu Campaign Reveals Key Figures Behind Likud's Election Operations
Ahead of the Israeli elections, key figures behind Netanyahu's Likud campaign have been revealed, including Shlomo Filber providing polling services and businessman Avi Gross lead…
Israeli Sailing Coach Wins Labor Court Case Over Unlawful School Transfer
Ilan Basik Teshtash, a longtime Israeli sailing coach and teacher, won a Tel Aviv Labor Court ruling overturning his transfer to another school. The court found his disciplinary h…
Wong Restaurant Chef Sues for Nearly 3.8 Million Shekels Over Unpaid Wages and Poor Conditions
A Chinese chef who worked at Tel Aviv's Wong restaurant for over five years alleges unpaid wages, excessive hours, and poor working conditions, suing for nearly 3.8 million shekel…
Tel Aviv Club Owner Investigated for Sexual Assault Allegations by Three Women
Yuval Goldiak, co-owner of a Tel Aviv club, is under police investigation for alleged sexual assaults on three women, including twins, with incidents reportedly occurring in the c…
Israeli Military Police Abandon Attempt to Arrest Yeshiva Student Amid Protests in Bat Yam
Israeli military police attempted to arrest a yeshiva student in Bat Yam but retreated after protests by the Jerusalem Faction. This was the first such arrest attempt in months, f…
Tel Aviv Red Light Rail Records 76 Million Trips in Three Years with Service Improvements
The Tel Aviv Red Light Rail has served 76 million passengers in three years, with monthly ridership rising 10% last year and travel time cut from 90 to 63 minutes. Expansion proje…
Israel to Reassess Disability Parking Permits, Potentially Revoking Tens of Thousands
Israel is overhauling its disability parking permit system by transferring authority to the National Insurance Institute and reexamining over 600,000 permits, potentially revoking…
Rabbis Isser Klonsky and David Hai Hakohen Join Leadership of Torah HaAretz HaTova Organization
Rabbis Isser Klonsky and David Hai Hakohen will join the leadership of the Torah HaAretz HaTova organization after Rabbi Dov Lior stepped down due to health issues. Rabbi Lior was…
Man in His 50s Drowns at Coral Beach in Eilat
A man in his 50s drowned at Coral Beach in Eilat despite emergency resuscitation efforts, marking a tragic incident similar to a recent drowning in Bat Yam.
Ramat Hasharon Tops Israeli Cities in Household Electricity Consumption, Partner Group Data Shows
Partner Group data shows Ramat Hasharon leads Israeli cities in household electricity use, averaging 757 kWh monthly. Consumption peaks in summer and weekends, with a 12% rise dur…
Bnei Yehuda and Ashdod Lead Tight Race in Israeli National League Season Preview
The 2026-27 Israeli National League season begins with Bnei Yehuda and M.S. Ashdod as top promotion contenders. Several teams aim for playoff spots while others fight relegation…
Israeli Couple Awarded Minimal Compensation After Flight Cancellation in Dubai Amid Security Crisis
An Israeli couple stranded in Dubai after their flight was canceled due to a security operation sought 37,700 shekels from El Al but received only about 6,500 shekels in compensat…
Tel Aviv Prosecutors Charge Bat Yam Man with Raping 18-Year-Old in Apartment Hotel
A 51-year-old Bat Yam man is charged with raping an 18-year-old woman in an apartment hotel, following a swift police investigation. The suspect remains in custody as prosecutors…
Dan Region Launches Extensive Bike Path Network Offering Real Alternative to Cars
The Dan metropolitan area has launched a nearly 7-kilometer continuous bike path connecting Herzliya to Tel Aviv, part of a 100-kilometer network designed to offer a safe, practic…
Israeli Swimming Team Concludes European Championships with Strong Results but No Medals
The Israeli swimming team concluded the 2026 European Championships in Paris with 13 semifinals and 5 finals but no medals. Tomer Shuster and Tom Miniss led breakthroughs with new…
Man Assaults Woman, Steals 6,000 Shekels, Then Goes Shopping in Central Israel
A 29-year-old man assaulted a woman in her Bat Yam apartment, stole 6,000 shekels, and was later arrested with stolen cash and burglary tools. His detention was extended until Aug…
Israeli Aesthetic Doctor Shares Challenges of Dating Amid Beauty Industry Expectations
Dr. Yaniv Moedam Lesimcha, an Israeli aesthetic medicine specialist, discusses how his profession complicates dating, as some women seek free treatments. He values separating work…
19-Year-Old East Jerusalem Resident Arrested for Alleged Indecent Acts on Two 12-Year-Old Girls in Tel Aviv Sea
A 19-year-old from East Jerusalem was arrested for allegedly committing indecent acts against two 12-year-old girls in Tel Aviv's sea, with his detention extended by court. Recent…
5-Room Apartment in Jaffa Sells for 5.25 Million Shekels Amid Slight Housing Price Rise
Israel's housing price index rose slightly by 0.1% in May-June 2026, with regional variations and increased government-subsidized new home sales. Recent second-hand apartment sale…
Three Israeli Swimmers Advance to European Championship Semifinals
Three Israeli swimmers, Anastasia Gorbienko, Lea Polonsky, and Tom Minis, advanced to the semifinals at the European Swimming Championships on August 14, with Minis setting a pers…
Two Young Men Charged with Arson of Japnika Branch in Givatayim Amid Crime Family Feud
Two 18-year-olds from Rehovot have been charged with arson at a Japnika restaurant in Givatayim amid a feud between crime families, with one employee inside during the attack. The…
Two Charged for Grenade Attack on Jafnika Restaurant Branch in Kiryat Ono
Two young men from Bat Yam are charged with throwing a grenade at a Jafnika restaurant in Kiryat Ono, causing damage and endangering employees. The attack is linked to a broader c…
Arab Butcher in Bat Yam Faces Attacks After Donating Meat to Israeli Soldiers
Mohammad Kayan, an Arab butcher in Bat Yam who donated meat to IDF soldiers, has been targeted by racist attacks including a grenade assault. Despite his cooperation with police…
New Immigrants Volunteer to Clean Bat Yam Neighborhood, Strengthening Community Ties
Russian-speaking new immigrants in Bat Yam volunteered in a city cleanup organized by the municipality and Habaita, demonstrating their commitment to community integration and con…
Tel Aviv Leads New Apartment Sales with Five-Year Quarterly Record in First Half of 2026
Tel Aviv led Israel's new apartment sales in the first half of 2026, setting a five-year quarterly record in Q2 with 1,236 units sold. Jerusalem topped second-hand apartment sales…
Israeli Fashion Chains Onot and Jump Face Bankruptcy Amid Market Challenges and Founder’s Tragic Death
Israeli plus-size fashion chains Onot and Jump filed for bankruptcy with 38 million shekels in debt after a failed merger, market pressures, and the founder’s tragic death. Truste…
Israeli Swimwear Designer Odelia Ozel Gains Fame Among Celebrities and Expands Brand
Israeli swimwear designer Odelia Ozel rose to fame after model Oria Azran wore her designs, leading to widespread popularity among celebrities and high-end customers. Starting her…
Kardan CEO Warns Next Israeli Real Estate Crisis Will Be Much Worse Than Current One
Amos Dabush, CEO of Kardan Real Estate, warns that Israel's next real estate crisis will be far worse than the current market slowdown due to halted land sales, rising constructio…
Two Teens Charged for Arson at Givatayim Jafnika Branch Caught on Camera
Two 18-year-olds from Rehovot face indictment for arson at a Givatayim Jafnika branch last month, caught on camera pouring and igniting flammable liquid before fleeing on a scoote…
Three Suspects Face Serious Charges for Throwing Stun Grenade in Bat Yam
Three southern Israeli residents, including a minor, are charged with throwing a stun grenade at a Bat Yam residential building. Police arrested them after a vehicle linked to the…
Israeli Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing 16-Year-Old Abigail Shalom
Israeli police are searching for 16-year-old Abigail Shalom from Kiryat Malakhi, missing since July 12, last seen in Bat Yam, possibly in Bat Yam, Netanya, or Hodaya. Authorities…
Israeli Police Solve Grenade Attack on Jafnika Store in Kiryat Ono
Two masked men from Bat Yam threw a fragmentation grenade at a Jafnika store in Kiryat Ono on July 13, causing damage but no injuries. Israeli police arrested the suspects and are…
Israeli Couple Arrested for Insurance Scam Targeting 75 Victims, Police Seize Evidence
A Bat Yam couple was arrested for impersonating insurance agents and defrauding 75 victims, mainly from the Arab community, by demanding fees to withdraw nonexistent insurance fun…
Grenade Explosions Target Residential Buildings in Holon and Tel Aviv Amid Ongoing Criminal Feuds
A grenade exploded outside a residential building in Holon for the second time in 18 months, with no injuries but property damage. Two unexploded grenades were also found in north…
Two Suspects Charged for Grenade Attack on Japnika Branch and Tiberias Event Hall Arson
Two men from Bat Yam face charges for a grenade attack on a Japnika branch in Kiryat Ono and arson at a Tiberias event hall, linked to criminal disputes.