Kfar Saba
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Kfar Saba, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Maccabi Haifa Adjusts Youth Integration Strategy Ahead of New Season
Maccabi Haifa's plan to heavily integrate youth players into the first team has been tempered ahead of the new season. While several young talents remain in the squad or on loan…
Family Demands Answers Four Months After Pregnant Woman's Death in Israeli Hospitals
Four months after Reut Cohen's death during pregnancy, her family demands clarity on her treatment at Israeli hospitals. The Ministry of Health plans an investigative committee, b…
Former IDF Medical Commander Transforms Meir Hospital Into Major Healthcare Center
Dr. Erez, former IDF medical commander, now leads Meir Hospital in Kfar Saba, expanding it into a major medical center with 801 beds and pioneering life-saving treatments. He play…
Zuzobra Revamps with Street-Style Outlets and Customizable Portion Sizes
Zuzobra, an Israeli pan-Asian restaurant chain founded in 1999, is relaunching with new owners who plan to open six new branches and update existing ones. The revamped concept inc…
Israeli Families Resettle Northern Samaria Settlement 21 Years After Evacuation
Families from the Ganim settlement in northern Samaria returned to their homes 21 years after evacuation, supported by the Israeli government led by Minister Bezalel Smotrich. Thi…
Maccabi Haifa Midfielder Itay Ehud Loaned to Hapoel Petah Tikva for Playing Time
Maccabi Haifa midfielder Itay Ehud has been loaned to Hapoel Petah Tikva to secure more playing time, choosing them over other interested clubs. He aims to develop under coach Ome…
Sports Instructor Charged with Sexual Abuse of Disabled Residents in Israeli Care Home
Gilboa Dahan, a sports instructor in Netanya, is charged with sexually abusing five intellectually disabled residents at a care home during sports lessons. Police arrested him bas…
Man Charged with Destroying 26 ATMs Across Israel in Two Weeks
A 40-year-old man from Samaria is charged with destroying 26 ATMs across Israel within two weeks, causing 1.5 million shekels in damage. He was arrested after being caught on secu…
Israeli Police Consider Promoting Officer Who Shot Civilian Amid Ongoing Legal Appeal
Israeli police are considering promoting Chief Inspector Ohad Goldberg, who shot a civilian during an arrest in December 2023, despite an ongoing appeal by the Police Investigatio…
Man Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Accident Near Kfar Saba
A man in his 50s suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle accident near Kfar Saba and was taken to Meir Medical Center.
26-Year-Old Seriously Injured in Car Crash at Tayibe Entrance on Road 444
A 26-year-old man was seriously injured in a two-car accident on Road 444 near Tayibe and was hospitalized along with three others with minor injuries.
AstraZeneca Israel Appoints Maria Miller as New CEO After Leadership Shift
AstraZeneca Israel named Maria Miller as its new CEO after Ohad Goldberg moved to lead AstraZeneca South Korea. Miller, with 20 years of pharma experience, will return from the Ne…
Bardugo Group Launches JOY LIVING Project Offering Turnkey Investment Apartments in Kfar Saba
The Bardugo Group's JOY LIVING project in Kfar Saba offers fully furnished, strategically located apartments designed for young renters, with guaranteed rent for two years and pro…
Sela and Menivim REITs Shift Focus Amid Office Market Challenges
Sela Real Estate and Menivim REIT improved Q2 2026 financials despite office market struggles, expanding into retail and logistics sectors. Sela acquired a mall in Kfar Saba, whil…
Sophisticated Scam Targets Israeli Homebuilders and Developers with Fake Municipal Payment Demands
Israeli citizens and developers face a growing scam involving fake municipal payment demands for building permits, with victims losing tens of thousands to millions of shekels. Po…
Israel Faces Critical Blood Shortage as Patients Urge Public to Donate
Israel is experiencing a severe shortage of blood supplies, especially type O, endangering patients like Yaffa Ben Shimol who depend on regular transfusions. Health officials and…
Therapy Dog Lucy, First of United Hatzalah Resilience Unit, Passes Away After 11 Years of Service
Lucy, the first therapy dog of United Hatzalah's Resilience Unit, died at 11 after aiding trauma victims at major emergencies including the Meron disaster and Surfside collapse. T…
Man in His 30s Seriously Wounded in Shooting in Tayibe
A man in his 30s was seriously wounded in a shooting in Tayibe and taken to Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba.
Tzomet Sfarim Requires Prior Approval for New Books Amid Rising Self-Published Titles
Tzomet Sfarim bookstore chain will require publishers to get prior approval before distributing new books, aiming to manage the rise in self-funded titles and shelf space constrai…
Israeli Court Upholds Likud Ban on MKs Running in Regional Primaries
The Tel Aviv District Court upheld the Likud party's internal court decision to annul a narrow vote allowing MKs and ministers to run in regional primaries, maintaining the ban on…
Maccabi Haifa Extends Amit Arzi's Contract Until 2030 Amid Recovery
Maccabi Haifa extended midfielder Amit Arzi's contract until 2030 despite his ongoing recovery from a muscle injury. The young player, who joined the club at age eight, is expecte…
Pregnant Woman Faces Emergency Placental Abruption During Routine Checkup in Israel
During a routine prenatal visit in Kfar Saba, Israel, Michal, a 40-year-old pregnant woman, suffered a sudden placental abruption causing heavy bleeding. The clinic quickly arrang…
Nofar Energy Advances Talks to Acquire Israeli Energy Firm Highlight for Up to 150 Million Shekels
Nofar Energy is negotiating to acquire Israeli solar energy company Highlight for 100-150 million shekels, leveraging an exclusivity agreement. Highlight holds a large project pip…
Three Brothers Establish Mental Health Center Supporting Soldiers and Civilians After October 7 Conflict
Three Shreibman brothers founded the Tzipor Nefesh mental health center in Kfar Saba after their half-brother, a military commander, was killed in Gaza. The center offers integrat…
Ziv Aryeh Leads Maccabi Netanya to First Win Over Hapoel Ramat Gan in Toto Cup
Maccabi Netanya defeated Hapoel Ramat Gan 2-1 in the Toto Cup on August 9, 2026, securing their first win of the season and denying Ramat Gan a semi-final spot. Coaches and player…
Israeli Police Crack Down on Emerging Trend of Family-Based Criminal Networks
Israeli police have arrested multiple families involved in organized crime, including drug distribution and large-scale thefts, revealing a new trend of family-based criminal netw…
Court Extends Detention of Fitness Instructor Suspected of Sexually Assaulting Girls in Kfar Saba Hostel
The Petah Tikva court extended the detention of Gilboa Dahan, a fitness instructor accused of sexually assaulting girls at a Kfar Saba hostel, with prosecutors preparing to file c…
Former Shin Bet Chief Yoram Cohen Opens Door to Palestinian Autonomy, Rejects Full Statehood
Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen rejects a Palestinian state but allows for future autonomy, opposing full West Bank annexation. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticized Cohe…
Harel Skaat Celebrates 44th Birthday with 10 Lesser-Known Career and Personal Facts
Israeli singer and actor Harel Skaat, known for his rise on "Kochav Nolad" and representing Israel at Eurovision 2010, celebrates his 44th birthday reflecting on his career milest…
Two Young Men Seriously Wounded in Separate Violent Attacks in Wadi Ara and Dimona
Two young men were seriously injured in violent attacks in Wadi Ara and Dimona overnight, while recent days saw multiple fatal shootings linked to family disputes in northern Isra…
Sports Coach Arrested for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Disabled Girls in Israeli Hostel
Gilboa Dahan, a sports coach in an Israeli hostel for disabled children, was arrested after video evidence showed him sexually abusing female residents. The investigation continue…
Three Men Stabbed in Tayibe, Two in Serious Condition
Three men in their 30s were stabbed in Tayibe and taken to Meir Medical Center, with two in serious condition and one moderate.
Liga Leumit Toto Cup Semifinals and Ranking Matches Scheduled for August 11-12
The Liga Leumit Toto Cup semifinals and ranking matches are set for August 11-12 across Israel, featuring key second-tier teams in the season's first competition.
Israeli Animal Shelters Promote Adoption of Cats and Dogs Across Multiple Cities
Multiple Israeli animal welfare organizations across cities like Kfar Saba, Herzliya, and Ashdod are promoting adoption of cats and dogs, including special needs and senior animal…
Remains of Eldar Dayan Found After Two Weeks; Two Friends Suspected of Murder
Eldar Dayan’s remains were found two weeks after his disappearance near his abandoned car, with two friends arrested on murder suspicions. DNA tests confirmed the identity, and po…
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…
JOY LIVING Launches Smart Investment Project With Guaranteed Rent in Kfar Saba
JOY LIVING in Kfar Saba launches a 369-apartment project designed for young tenants, offering investors fully furnished units with guaranteed rent for two years and comprehensive…
Three Brothers Charged with Fraud for Falsely Claiming Victim Status in October 7 Hamas Attack
Three brothers from Tira were indicted for fraudulently claiming to be victims of the October 7 Hamas attack in Sderot to receive National Insurance payments. They falsely reporte…
Deputy Mayor in Shfela Arrested on Sexual Offense Charges
A deputy mayor in the Shfela region was arrested on suspicion of sexual offenses following a complaint by a municipal employee. Separately, a teacher in Kfar Saba was detained for…
Car Plunges Into Wadi Near Tayibe, Young Man Seriously Injured
A car accident near Tayibe on Road 5614 left a 20-year-old man seriously injured and two others hurt, all taken to Meir Medical Center.
Israeli Court Extends Detention of Suspects Linked to Eldar Dayan Disappearance Investigation
Israeli police have extended the detention of two suspects linked to Eldar Dayan's disappearance, focusing on a prior fight and a hit-and-run incident. The investigation has inten…
Man in His 30s Seriously Wounded in Shooting Near Jaljulia
A man in his 30s was seriously wounded in a shooting near Jaljulia and taken to Meir Medical Center; police are investigating the criminal background.
Moshe Feiglin Vows Identity Party Will Run Fully, Promises to Be Defense Minister
Moshe Feiglin, leader of the Identity party, vows to run in upcoming elections and promises to become Israel's defense minister. He criticizes the current right-wing leadership fo…
Israeli Supreme Court Declines to Intervene in Metro Route Disputes in Sharon Region
Teacher Arrested for Sexual Offenses Against Wards at Hostel in Kfar Saba
A teacher in his 50s was arrested in Kfar Saba for allegedly sexually abusing adult female wards at a hostel over two years. His detention was extended by four days. Separately, a…
Benedict Breakfast Empire Returns with New Restaurants Across Israel
Benedict is revitalizing its breakfast empire with a new bakery and Grab & Go concept in Rishon Lezion, while multiple new cafes and restaurants are opening across Israel, includi…
Israeli Youth Volunteer in Agriculture During Summer Break to Support Farmers
Israeli teenagers are volunteering in agriculture during their summer break, motivated by a strong sense of mission to help farmers and engage with their communities.
Prosecutors Accelerate Investigation Against Former MK Michael Ben Ari Ahead of 2021 Elections
Confidential prosecution communications reveal that the investigation against former MK Michael Ben Ari was expedited before the 2021 elections, leading to his disqualification. J…