Bat Yam
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Bat Yam, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Police Arrest Man in Bat Yam for Possession of Stun Grenade on Balfour Street
A 22-year-old man was arrested by Bat Yam police for holding a stun grenade on Balfour Street after a public report.
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.
Heavy Real Estate Investors Retreat from Tel Aviv Amid Rising Housing Inventory
Heavy real estate investors owning three or more properties are reducing their activity in Tel Aviv and Haifa amid a large supply of unsold new apartments. While the number of own…
51-Year-Old Man Arrested for Allegedly Raping Autistic Young Woman in Bat Yam
A 51-year-old man in Bat Yam is accused of raping an 18-year-old autistic woman after posing as a massage therapist and luring her to a rental apartment. Police arrested him follo…
Tel Aviv District Committee Cancels 24-Story Tower Plan to Protect Bat Yam Cliff and Beach
The Tel Aviv District Committee canceled plans for a 24-story tower on Bat Yam's northern cliff following opposition from Adam, Teva veDin, transferring building rights to protect…
Moshe Feiglin Criticizes Police Over Security Concerns for Right-Wing Conference Near Jaffa
Zehut party leader Moshe Feiglin said Israeli police expressed security concerns about a right-wing conference in Bat Yam due to its closeness to Jaffa, despite no concrete threat…
Netanya Surpasses Rishon Lezion to Become Fourth Largest Israeli City by Population
Netanya has surpassed Rishon Lezion to become Israel's fourth largest city by population, with 289,121 residents compared to Rishon Lezion's 289,116. The data, from the Population…
Central Israel Singer Detained Over Alleged Assault on Partner Amid Conflicting Claims
A central Israel singer was arrested on suspicion of assaulting his partner after a loud dispute, with both parties offering conflicting accounts of the incident. The singer denie…
Man Arrested for Leaving Bullets, Knives, and Red Marks at Banks and Grocery Stores in Tel Aviv Area
A 54-year-old man from Holon was arrested after leaving bullets, knives, and red markings at two Mizrahi Bank branches and a Rami Levy supermarket in the Tel Aviv area. Police ide…
Rabbi Benjamin Hotah Explains If Guests Can Host Friends in Hotel Rooms or Pools
Rabbi Benjamin Hotah explains on Kikar HaShabbat whether Jewish law permits hosting friends in hotel rooms or pools during Bein Hazmanim. The daily halachic segment clarifies rela…
Investors Buy Renovated 3-Room Apartment in Bat Yam Ahead of Tama 38 Project
A renovated 3-room apartment in Bat Yam sold for 1.63 million shekels as a Tama 38 urban renewal project begins, adding space and an elevator. The buyers are a young couple invest…
Israeli Teen Assaulted and Sexually Abused by Stranger Wins Justice After Harrowing Trial
A 17-year-old Israeli boy was brutally attacked, robbed, and sexually abused by a stranger in Bat Yam. Prosecutors secured a 21-year prison sentence for the perpetrator despite ag…
Man Detained Over Alleged Rape of 18-Year-Old Woman in Bat Yam Extended Until August 10
A 51-year-old Bat Yam resident is held on suspicion of raping an 18-year-old woman at a local apartment hotel, with his detention extended until August 10 amid ongoing investigati…
Body of Man Found Washed Ashore in Bat Yam, Police Investigate
A man in his mid-30s was found dead on a Bat Yam beach early Friday, with police investigating the circumstances. Rescue volunteers and forensic teams responded, and the body was…
Young Man Found Dead Off Bat Yam Beach, Police Investigate
A 25-year-old man was found dead near Jerusalem Beach in Bat Yam on Friday morning. MDA paramedics confirmed his death, and police have opened an investigation with no signs of fo…
Maccabi Tel Aviv's Shahar Rozen Steps Up as Roy Revivo's Replacement
With Roy Revivo sidelined and likely leaving, Maccabi Tel Aviv is giving 23-year-old Shahar Rozen a chance to prove himself as the new left-back. Rozen, grandson of club legend Tz…
Magen David Adom's Southern Volunteers Enjoy Family Fun Day to Honor Their Life-Saving Work
Magen David Adom's 'Hatzalah South' organized a large family fun day for over a thousand volunteers and relatives at Merhavim, celebrating their dedication to saving lives. The ev…
Israel Places Sixth in Artistic Swimming at European Championships in Paris
Israel's artistic swimming team secured sixth place in the acrobatic routine at the 2026 European Championships in Paris, with strong performances across all events. Yaara Sharabi…
Super-Pharm Launches GALLERY Website Bringing Luxury Beauty Brands Online to Israel
Super-Pharm has introduced GALLERY, an online platform offering luxury beauty brands like CHANEL, Dior, and Tom Ford to Israeli customers with personalized digital tools. This is…
Widespread Power Outage Disrupts Central Tel Aviv and Bat Yam
A sudden power outage hit central Tel Aviv and parts of Bat Yam, disrupting businesses and daily life. The Israel Electric Corporation identified a substation fault as the cause a…
Deputy Mayor in Central Israel Arrested for Sexual Harassment Amid Ongoing Investigation
A deputy mayor in Israel's Shfela region was arrested on suspicion of sexual harassment following a covert investigation initiated by a complaint from a municipal employee. Police…
Israel Finishes Seventh in European Artistic Swimming Team Technical Final
Israel's artistic swimming team placed seventh in the technical team final at the 2026 European Championships in Paris, following strong performances in other events. Concurrently…
Water Company Pursues Former Owners for 8-Year-Old Debt of 46,000 Shekels in Bat Yam
Three siblings who sold their parents' Bat Yam apartment eight years ago face legal action from the local water company over a 46,000 shekel unpaid water bill accumulated by the n…
Israeli NGO Linked to Yaia Pink Transfers Funds to Supporters in Democratic Party Primaries
An NGO linked to Israeli politician Yaia Pink transferred millions to organizations supporting him and allies in the Democratic Party primaries, raising conflict of interest conce…
Tel Aviv Daycare Workers Indicted for Months of Abuse Against Infants
Three employees of a Tel Aviv daycare face indictments for months of abuse against infants, including physical assault and neglect, resulting in serious injuries to some children…
Tel Aviv Court Overturns Ruling Against Tenant in Disputed Renovation Payment Case
The Tel Aviv District Court overturned a ruling that forced tenant Irina Kapsalon to pay contractor Mohammad Sandouka 65,000 shekels for alleged renovation work, finding Sandouka…
Israeli Open Water Swimming Team Begins European Championship in Paris Tomorrow
The Israeli open water swimming team begins competing tomorrow in the European Championships in Paris, focusing on the 10K Olympic race in the Seine River. The team aims to qualif…
Rabbi Benjamin Hotza Explains If Men Can Use Hotel or Guesthouse Pools for Ritual Immersion
Rabbi Benjamin Hotza explains in a daily Kikar HaShabbat video whether men can use hotel or guesthouse pools for ritual immersion during Jewish holiday breaks.
Three Suspects Arrested After Grenade Explosion in Bat Yam Residential Building
Three suspects, including a minor, were arrested in Ashdod after a grenade exploded in a Bat Yam residential building lobby, causing damage but no injuries. Police investigations…
Rabbi Benjamin Hotza Explains If Untempered Barbecue Grids Are Permissible for Use
Rabbi Benjamin Hotza explains in a daily halacha segment whether it is permissible to use a barbecue grid that has not been ritually immersed, addressing a common issue during vac…
Where to Find Apartments Under 2 Million Shekels in Central Israel and What to Expect
In central Israel, a 2 million shekel budget limits apartment options to smaller or older units in Tel Aviv and Ramat Gan, while allowing larger family apartments in Lod and Ramla…
Israeli Labor Federation Chair’s Dismissal Delayed by Labor Court Ruling
The Israeli Labor Federation plans to dismiss Alexandra Krushinsky as chair of its Ma'ar faction, but the Labor Court has temporarily blocked the move until August 5 pending a leg…
ZAKA Divers Share Harrowing Rescue Stories and Water Safety Warnings from Israel's Rivers and Seas
ZAKA Tel Aviv's diving unit shares insights on drowning dangers and rescue efforts in Israel's waters, highlighting a rare live rescue and urging strict adherence to safety warnin…
Rabbi Benjamin Hotza Explains Blessing Rules Near Pools and Beaches Facing Immodesty
Rabbi Benjamin Hotza explains in a daily video whether it is permissible to recite blessings while in a pool or at the beach when someone nearby is immodestly dressed. The guidanc…
64-Year-Old Man Pulled Unconscious from Sea Near Atlit in Critical Condition
A 64-year-old man was pulled unconscious from the sea near Atlit and remains in critical condition at Rambam Hospital. This follows several recent drownings along Israel's Mediter…
Man in His 60s Rescued in Critical Condition After Drowning at Bat Yam Beach
A man in his 60s drowned at Bat Yam beach and was rescued in critical condition after prolonged resuscitation efforts by lifeguards and emergency teams.
Israeli Court Sentences Driver to Community Service for Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Tel Aviv
A 67-year-old Israeli woman received nine months of community service for causing a fatal pedestrian accident in Tel Aviv in 2022. The court ruled her negligence was low and consi…
Man Arrested for Arson in Residential Building After Bicycle Theft in Bat Yam
A 34-year-old man in Bat Yam was arrested and indicted for setting fire to a residential building's storage room after his bicycle was stolen. Security footage captured the arson…
Truck Driver Killed in Fiery Crash on Highway 4; Two Motorcyclists Seriously Injured in Separate Accidents
A truck driver died in a fiery crash on Highway 4 near Holot, while two motorcyclists were seriously injured in separate accidents in Bat Yam and Netanya. Emergency teams treated…
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Bus Collision in Bat Yam
A man in his 30s riding a motorcycle was seriously injured after a collision with a bus in Bat Yam and was taken to Ichilov Hospital.
Israeli Lawyer Explains Why Settler Communities Cannot Sue for Defamation as a Group
Attorney Menashe Yado explains that Israeli law does not allow defamation suits on behalf of entire settler communities, granting near immunity to those spreading false claims aga…
Israeli Court Orders Left-Wing Activist to Compensate Shepherd for Defamation on Social Media
An Israeli court ordered activist Boaz Drori to pay 5,000 shekels to a teenage shepherd from Gush Etzion after Drori falsely accused him on social media of poisoning Palestinian w…
Israel Keeps Large Makom Israel Green Space Closed Despite Public Claims of Opening
The Israeli subcommittee ruling on Makom Israel green space does not open it to the public, allowing only a limited corridor near Holon and Highway 44. Despite being the largest o…
Galit Kahlon Rises as Leading Israeli Film Producer Despite Personal Challenges
Galit Kahlon, an influential Israeli film producer and single mother, balances a demanding career with personal challenges. She co-owns Deux Voix Films, producing award-winning fi…
Israeli Designer Dror Kontento Launches Eyewear Line, Shares Journey from Haredi Roots to LGBTQ+ Icon
Israeli designer Dror Kontento, who left the Haredi community and embraced his identity as a gay man, launches his first Italian-made eyewear collection. He shares his personal jo…