Kfar Saba
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Kfar Saba, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Olympic Day Marked at Meir Medical Center With Young Athletes and Children
International Olympic Day was celebrated at Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba with the Israel Olympic Committee, Olympic and Paralympic athletes, and about 130 children. The event…
Teen Motorcycle Rider Seriously Injured Near Beit Yehoshua
An 18-year-old motorcycle rider was seriously injured after crashing on Route 553 near Beit Yehoshua. Magen David Adom evacuated him to Meir Hospital in Kfar Saba.
Thousands in Bnei Brak and Elyad Bid Farewell to Rabbanit Herzelia Tzarf, Buried Beside Her Husband on Her 72nd Birthday
Thousands attended the Wednesday night funeral of Rabbanit Herzelia Tzarf, who died at age 72 on her birthday. She was buried in Elyad beside her husband, Rabbi Moshe Tzarf, after…
Parents Spend Heavily to Boost Children’s Chances of Being Identified as Gifted
Israeli parents are increasingly paying for gifted-test preparation, hoping to improve their children’s chances of entering selective programs. The Education Ministry warns this m…
Shderot land deal closes at an unusually low price, and major Israeli property moves follow
A tender in Shderot produced an unusually low-priced land sale, while other major real estate developments were reported in Jerusalem, Givatayim and the national housing lottery…
Dashcam Video Shows High-Speed Crash Near Kalansuwa Entrance
A serious crash on Route 5614 near Kalansuwa, captured on camera, left a 55-year-old man badly hurt and a woman in her 50s moderately injured. Magen David Adom evacuated both to M…
Suspected spotted fever outbreak affects eight children in Emek Hefer
Eight children from the Emek Hefer area were hospitalized over the past week with fever and rash, and three cases of spotted fever were confirmed. Health authorities are investiga…
Young families turn to Einav as a cheaper suburban housing alternative
Hemedat Shomron in Einav is drawing young religious Zionist families with detached homes starting at 1.88 million shekels. The article says improved roads, a new railway link, and…
Man Seriously Hurt in Two-Car Crash Near Kafr Qasim
A two-car crash on Highway 5614 near Kafr Qasim left a 55-year-old man seriously injured and a 50-year-old woman moderately hurt. Magen David Adom evacuated both to Meir Hospital…
Hapoel Tel Aviv adds goalkeeper Sean Ben Nesher and midfielder Itay Shavit
Hapoel Tel Aviv announced two more signings after bringing in Doron Leidner. Goalkeeper Sean Ben Nesher joined on a one-year deal, and midfielder Itay Shavit arrived on a five-yea…
Tomer Tzarfati joins Kfar Saba after painful exit from Maccabi Netanya
Tomer Tzarfati signed with Kfar Shalem after leaving Maccabi Netanya. In a candid interview, he described being excluded, suspended, and left without a farewell message from the c…
New quality-of-life ranking places Kfar Saba, Herzliya and Ramat Gan at the top
Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics released a quality-of-life ranking of cities based on 56 indicators. Kfar Saba, Herzliya and Ramat Gan led the list, while Jerusalem ranked l…
Nearly 115,000 Households Enter Affordable Housing Lottery for 7,922 Discounted Homes
Israel closed registration for the 11th affordable housing lottery, with about 114,848 eligible households competing for 7,922 subsidized apartments in 19 localities. The first ph…
Phyllis Haimovich, Founder of Bereavement Support Group, Dies at 87
Phyllis Haimovich, founder of the bereaved-partners organization “He Left Behind a Friend/Partner,” died at 87 and will be buried Tuesday in Kfar Saba. Born in New York, she built…
Court Orders Right-Wing Influencer to Pay Israel Ziv for Defamation
The Kfar Saba Magistrate’s Court ruled for retired Maj. Gen. Israel Ziv in a defamation suit against influencer Eliran Abraham Dehan. Dehan was ordered to pay 160,000 shekels in d…
New Food Spots Open Across Israel, From Jordanian Shawarma to a Thai Kosher Bar
Several new food venues opened this week in Israel, led by a Jordanian-style shawarma spot near Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv. The lineup also includes a new wine bar, a kosher T…
A Nation in Mourning, and a Call to Hold the Line
Israelis mourned fallen soldiers at funerals in Kfar Saba, Herzliya, Haifa, Mount Herzl, and Karmiel Mahral. The article uses these deaths to argue that Israel must resist calls f…
Five Military Funerals in One Day Mark a Weekend of Loss in Southern Lebanon
Five Israeli soldiers were buried on Sunday in a single day of funerals after being killed in clashes and attacks in southern Lebanon. The dead included three soldiers killed in t…
Hundreds Farewell Tank Soldier Liav Kababia, Killed in Southern Lebanon
Hundreds attended the funeral of Staff Sgt. Liav Kababia in Kfar Saba after he was killed in southern Lebanon. His former commander, mother and sister delivered emotional eulogies…
Ilana Cohen, Former Nurses’ Union Chair Who Transformed Israeli Nursing, Dies at 82
Ilana Cohen, the former chair of Israel’s Nurses and Nurses’ Union, died on Sunday at 82. Over decades, she led major labor battles that improved staffing, pay and conditions for…
Roni Levy Overhauls His Backroom Staff at Maccabi Netanya
Maccabi Netanya has given Roni Levy full backing to reshape his staff and squad ahead of the new season. The club’s main aim is to reach the upper playoff after missing out last y…
Sharren Haskel on the long road to motherhood, equal service, and a new political home
Sharren Haskel discusses her struggle for motherhood, her combat military service, and her plan for equal conscription through border yeshivot. She also says she has no current po…
13-Year-Old Seriously Wounded in Kafr Qasim Shooting
A 13-year-old boy was seriously wounded in a shooting in Kafr Qasim. Two others were also injured, and medics took him to Meir Hospital in Kfar Saba.
Toddler Bitten by Dog in Netanya, Sustains Moderate Injuries
A toddler about 18 months old was moderately injured after being bitten by a dog in Netanya. Magen David Adom treated her and evacuated her to Meir Hospital in Kfar Saba.
Maccabi Haifa youth players line up for possible loan spells at Hapoel Kfar Saba
Maccabi Haifa plans to keep using Hapoel Kfar Saba as a loan destination for its young players. Hamza Shibli, Tomer Lenz, Adi Tzur and Daniel Darzi are among the likely names, whi…
Yitzhak Shum Reflects on Israel’s 1970 World Cup, Career Choices and Club Ownership
Yitzhak Shum discussed his career, from Israel’s 1970 World Cup run to coaching in Israel and abroad, on Sport1’s podcast. He recalled missed transfer chances, major titles, large…
Man and 9-Year-Old Boy Hurt in ATV Rollover in Kafr Bara
A 35-year-old man and a 9-year-old boy were injured when an ATV overturned in Kafr Bara. Magen David Adom took them to Meir Hospital in Kfar Saba.
13-Year-Old Seriously Injured After Electric Scooter Collision in Tira
A 13-year-old boy was seriously hurt when a car hit him while he was riding an electric scooter in Tira. Magen David Adom evacuated him to Meir Hospital in Kfar Saba.
Genia Barkman says the media created a false image of his career
Genia Barkman says he still belongs in Israel’s second tier and is not considering retirement. The 34-year-old, strongly associated with Nof HaGalil, says the club’s relegation to…
Two Men Critically Wounded in Suspected Double Murder Attempt in the Golan
Two men were critically wounded in a shooting in Buq'ata in the northern Golan Heights, and police are searching for suspects. The attack follows a deadly day of gun violence in K…
Four Returning Loans to Join Maccabi Haifa Training as Squad Decisions Near
Maccabi Haifa will begin training on Tuesday with four returning loan players competing for spots in Barak Bachar’s squad. Several of them are drawing interest from other Israeli…
Four Returning Loans to Join Maccabi Haifa Training Camp
Maccabi Haifa will start training Tuesday with four returning loanees trying to win places in the squad. Ayad Khalaili, Itai Ehud, Amit Arzi, Gatacho Yeblu and youth player Niv Ga…
Dozens of Shelter Dogs and Cats Seek Homes Across Israel
Animal welfare groups from across Israel are promoting dogs and cats for adoption, including trained family pets, young rescues, and animals needing special patience. Several shel…
Inside the Officer Who Now Decides Israel’s Civilian Emergency Response
Maj. Gen. Shai Kalper, who took command of Israel’s Home Front Command in May 2025, is facing renewed scrutiny after school closures during the Iranian threat on June 7. The artic…
Couple Shot Dead in Kfar Qasim on Way to Work, Police Suspect Land Feud
Khaled Jamal and his wife were shot dead early Thursday in Kfar Qasim while driving to work. Police suspect the killings were tied to a long-running land dispute between families…
At 27, he says he has nearly doubled his money in four years by buying tech stocks
Ofek Halperin, a 27-year-old from Kiryat Ono, says he has nearly doubled his money in four years through a tech-heavy stock portfolio. He learned after selling during the 2020 COV…
Bnei Sakhnin Eyes Hapoel Kfar Saba Winger Niv Tubul to Bolster Squad
Bnei Sakhnin is considering Hapoel Kfar Saba winger Niv Tubul as it works to deepen its squad for next season. The club also wants midfielder Omer Abuhaav to stay, but he is seeki…
Two Men Seriously Wounded in Separate Shootings in Northern and Central Israel
Two men were seriously wounded in separate shootings, one near Livnim in the Upper Galilee and one in Kafr Qasim. The report also details two weekend killings in Wadi Ara and Kafr…
Man Critically Wounded in Shooting in Kfar Qasim
A man about 55 was critically wounded in a shooting in Kfar Qasim. Magen David Adom evacuated him to Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba.
Benjamin Maccini Officially Joins Hapoel Kfar Saba
Benjamin Maccini has officially signed with Hapoel Kfar Saba after leaving Hapoel Haifa. The 29-year-old goalkeeper, who missed much of last season with a quadriceps injury, thank…
Hapoel Haifa goalkeeper Benjamin Matschini in advanced talks with Hapoel Kfar Saba
Hapoel Haifa goalkeeper Benjamin Matschini is in advanced talks to join Hapoel Kfar Saba. The 29-year-old is expected to leave Hapoel Haifa after one season and has already bid fa…
Ashdod Nears Signing of Hapoel Kfar Saba Keeper as Nimitzski Exit Looms
M.S. Ashdod is close to signing Hapoel Kfar Saba goalkeeper Razi Abu Hamdan as it rebuilds for the National League. Current keeper Karol Nimitzski, bought for 250,000 euros from D…
13-Year-Old Killed in Car-Bus Crash in Samaria
A 13-year-old boy was killed Sunday afternoon in a car-bus crash near Shavei Shomron. A woman in her 40s was moderately hurt, and four other wounded people were evacuated by the R…
New Latin Caribbean Bistro Opens in Kfar Saba, Honoring October 7 Victim
La Amaya, a Latin Caribbean bistro, has opened in Kfar Saba with a menu inspired by Latin America and adapted to Israeli tastes. The restaurant is dedicated to Mai Ne'im, an Octob…
Maccabi Haifa targets defender and attacking midfielder before training camp
Maccabi Haifa wants to strengthen at center back and attacking midfield before its July training camp. The club is in talks with several candidates, including Munashe Garananga, B…
Maccabi Haifa Targets Center Back and Attacking Midfielder Before Training Camp
Maccabi Haifa is trying to strengthen at center back and attacking midfield before its July training camp. The club is also looking to offload expensive senior players and will be…
Jobless Claims Drop Sharply After Operation “Roar of the Lion”
Israel’s Employment Service said about 216,000 people returned to work in the past two months, cutting the number of job seekers to about 180,000 by the end of May. The biggest de…
Volunteer Roles Open Across Israel, from Jerusalem Soup Kitchen to Service-Dog Fostering
Ruach Tova is listing volunteer opportunities around Israel, including food service, elderly visits, and service-dog fostering. The roles are in Kiryat Tivon, Kfar Saba, Ramat Gan…