Kiryat Ata
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Kiryat Ata, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Well-Done Butcher Chain Opens New Ultra-Orthodox Kosher Branch in Kiryat Ata
Well-Done butcher chain opened a new branch in Kiryat Ata under strict Badatz Edah HaChareidis kosher supervision, offering premium meats and special opening discounts, with deliv…
Vol-Dan Network Sends Delegation to Polish Meat Factory to Ensure Quality for Holiday Season
Vol-Dan sent a delegation to a top Polish meat factory to oversee production and kosher certification ahead of the holidays, ensuring high-quality meat supply and preventing short…
Construction Worker Injured in Fall at Kiryat Ata Building Site
A man in his 40s was moderately injured after falling from a height at a construction site in Kiryat Ata and was taken to Rambam Hospital.
Israeli Police Capture 'Kiryat Ata Monster' Serial Killer After Psychological Trap
Israeli police arrested Ron Peretz, a serial killer who targeted elderly residents in Kiryat Ata, after a psychological trap and forensic evidence linked him to multiple violent a…
Dozens of Rabbis and Hasidic Leaders Celebrate Beloved Rabbi in Rishon LeZion
Dozens of leading rabbis and Hasidic leaders gathered in Rishon LeZion to honor a revered rabbi. Veteran Haredi media figure Dudi Zilbershlag criticized current leadership and dis…
New Torah Scroll Dedicated in Emotional Ceremony in Kiryat Ata
In Kiryat Ata, Ms. Ben Hamo received a new Torah scroll won in Yad L'Achim's annual lottery, celebrated in a moving ceremony attended by family, community, and rabbis. The scroll…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Adds Forward Shalev Lugasi to Preseason Training
Maccabi Tel Aviv is set to include 24-year-old forward Shalev Lugasi in its preseason training ahead of the 2026/27 season. Lugasi, who captained Bnei Herzliya to the State Cup fi…
Rental Prices Surge in Select Israeli Neighborhoods While Others See Declines
Rental prices in Israel rose by an average of 4.4% over the past year, with some neighborhoods like Jerusalem's Beit HaKerem and Tel Aviv's Sarona experiencing double-digit increa…
Israeli Woman Poses as Health Nurse to Scam Elderly with Accomplice Supervisor
Lior-Liora Nativ-Strasberg, 54, is charged with impersonating a nurse to defraud elderly victims in Haifa, aided by her house arrest supervisor. Police uncovered multiple thefts i…
Bank Hapoalim’s Junior Zone Tops August’s Most Memorable Israeli Ads
Bank Hapoalim’s new children-focused campaign at Tel Aviv Port leads August’s most memorable Israeli ads, followed by Insurance 9 and Keshet 12’s streaming platform. Holiday Finde…
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…
Rental Prices Surge in Select Israeli Neighborhoods Amid National Increase
Rental prices in Israel have risen steadily since late 2023, with some neighborhoods experiencing sharp increases up to 17% annually. Three-room apartments saw higher rent hikes t…
Israeli Forces Rescue Illegal Wild Caracal Held in West Bank Basement
Israeli forces rescued a wild caracal illegally held in a basement in a West Bank village and arrested a suspect. Separately, two neglected horses were rescued in northern Israel…
Haifa Bay Approves Major Development Plans for Districts 3 and 4 Under National Outline Plan 75
Israel's National Council for Planning and Building has approved environmental guidelines for Districts 3 and 4 in Haifa Bay's National Outline Plan 75, enabling the development o…
Netanyahu Reserves Knesset Spot for Defense Minister Katz Amidst Likud Primary Turmoil
Prime Minister Netanyahu has secretly reserved a Knesset seat for Defense Minister Israel Katz ahead of Likud primaries, despite Katz continuing to campaign actively. The move, ju…
Fortissimo Sells Ketzat Pharmaceuticals to Dexel Pharma for NIS 250 Million
Fortissimo Fund has sold Ketzat Pharmaceuticals' drug division to Dexel Pharma for about NIS 250 million, excluding real estate and other business units. The deal reflects Fortiss…
Israeli Authorities Rescue Two Severely Neglected Horses in Kiryat Ata
Israeli authorities rescued two severely neglected horses from a facility in Kiryat Ata, transferring them for urgent care and considering criminal charges against the owner for a…
Top Likud Officials Attend Engagement of Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto’s Son Amid Controversy
Senior Likud officials, including Defense Minister Israel Katz, attended the engagement of Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto’s son, despite Pinto’s past bribery conviction and imprisonment. T…
Defense Minister Katz Leaves Cabinet Meeting Early for Political Ally's Family Events
Defense Minister Israel Katz left a cabinet meeting early on Friday to attend the wedding of a Likud-affiliated mayor's son, prompting Prime Minister Netanyahu to notice his absen…
Israel Katz Marginalized as Defense Minister Amid Political Struggles and Public Clashes
Israel Katz faces marginalization as Defense Minister under Netanyahu's shadow, focusing on political maneuvering and public clashes with the military. His controversial actions a…
Israeli Police Arrest 11 Illegal Palestinian Workers Found in Construction Site Pit in Kiryat Ata
Israeli police arrested 11 illegal Palestinian workers hiding in a pit at a Kiryat Ata construction site. They were detained after interrogation, with their detention extended unt…
IDF Officer Harel Birnstok Killed in South Lebanon Blast, Laid to Rest on Mount Herzl
Reserve Captain Harel Birnstok was killed by a booby-trapped explosive in South Lebanon during an IDF operation. He was buried on Mount Herzl with hundreds attending. The IDF is i…
Reserve Captain Harel Birnstok Laid to Rest After Fatal Lebanon Blast
Reserve Captain Harel Birnstok and combat medic Tamir Vaknin were killed by a bomb in southern Lebanon. Birnstok was buried on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, with a live broadcast of t…
Ramiro Nuñez Joins Maccabi Tel Aviv Volleyball After Stint at Hapoel Mate Asher
Israeli-Argentine volleyball player Ramiro Nuñez joins Maccabi Tel Aviv for the 2026/27 season, bringing extensive experience from previous Israeli clubs and expected to strengthe…
Israeli Shoppers Spend Hundreds to Thousands of Shekels at Big Fashion Glilot Mall
At Big Fashion Glilot mall in Israel, visitors are spending hundreds to thousands of shekels on shopping, dining, and entertainment during August. The mall’s design and marketing…
Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Schwartz, Esteemed Elder of Jerusalem's Kretshnif Hasidim, Passes Away at 84
Rabbi Yitzchak Meir HaCohen Schwartz, a venerable elder of Jerusalem's Kretshnif Hasidim, died at 84. Known for his deep spiritual lineage and devotion, his funeral was held Sunda…
Electra, Menarv, and Alstom Secure $9.6 Billion Funding for Haifa-Nazareth Light Rail Project
Electra, Menarv, and Alstom have finalized a 9.6 billion shekel financing deal for the Haifa-Nazareth light rail project, enabling full construction to begin. The 41-kilometer lin…
Guard Yuval Schneiderman Signs with Hapoel Eilat for 2026/27 Season
Yuval Schneiderman, a 23-year-old guard, signed with Hapoel Eilat to strengthen the team for the 2026/27 season after averaging solid stats with Hapoel Galil Elyon last year.
Prominent Hasidic Leaders Celebrate Milestones and Observe Tisha B'Av Across Israel and Abroad
Hasidic communities in Israel and abroad recently celebrated key religious milestones including brit milah and pidyon haben ceremonies, while also observing Tisha B'Av with prayer…
Likud Prepares to Cancel Primaries and Appoint Committee to Set Knesset List
Likud is preparing to cancel its upcoming primaries and instead appoint a committee led by Prime Minister Netanyahu to determine the Knesset candidate list, possibly due to securi…
Ironi Kiryat Ata Signs Forward David Green After Strong College Career
Ironi Kiryat Ata signed forward David Green through the season after his standout college career at Tulsa and Rhode Island, expecting him to be a versatile and impactful player.
Jerusalem's Hasidic Leaders Mourn Temple Destruction on Tisha B'Av
On Tisha B'Av, leading Hasidic rabbis in Jerusalem, Israel, and the U.S. held solemn prayers and rituals mourning the destruction of the Temple. The gatherings included kinnot rec…
Israeli Basketball Player Tomer Asiag Explains Reasons Behind Players' Strike
Tomer Asiag, a key leader in the Israeli Basketball Premier League players' strike, explained that the protest arose from middle-class players' concerns over declining conditions…
Hasidic Communities Mark Tisha B'Av with Mourning and Prayer Across Israel and Abroad
Hasidic leaders and communities across Israel, the US, and Europe marked Tisha B'Av with prayers, mourning, and rituals reflecting on the Temple's destruction and hope for redempt…
Intruder Claims Ownership After Breaking Into Woman’s Bedroom in Kiryat Ata
Tal Ben Hamo broke into a Kiryat Ata home on July 12, stole items from the bedroom, and falsely claimed ownership when confronted by the homeowner. He fled with stolen goods after…
Israeli Basketball Talent Ily Dolinsky Joins University of Tulsa
Ily Dolinsky, a 21-year-old Israeli basketball forward, has joined the University of Tulsa's NCAA Division 1 team after a strong season in Israel's Premier League and national tea…
Israeli Authorities Rescue 22 Animals From Neglected Apartment in Kiryat Ata
Israeli agricultural authorities rescued 22 neglected animals from a severely unsanitary apartment in Kiryat Ata and transferred them for medical care and rehabilitation.
Likud Candidates Fear Netanyahu-Backed Move to Cancel Party Primaries Amid Security Concerns
Likud candidates fear Prime Minister Netanyahu and senior ministers will cancel the party primaries due to security concerns, opting instead for a committee-selected list. Despite…
Haim Yavin, Israeli TV Pioneer and 'Mr. Television,' Dies at 93
Haim Yavin, a foundational figure in Israeli television and longtime news anchor known as "Mr. Television," died at 93. He shaped Israeli media from 1968 to 2008, coined the term…
Historic Elijah’s Chair Displayed at Macawa Hasidic Bris Ceremony in Bnei Brak
At a bris ceremony in Bnei Brak, the sacred Elijah’s Chair of the Macawa Hasidic dynasty was displayed. The chair, which survived the Holocaust and was brought to Israel in 1994…
Kiryat Ata Signs Forward David Green Ahead of 2026/2027 Basketball Season
Kiryat Ata basketball team is set to sign forward David Green, who played in the NBA Summer League with Golden State, to bolster their squad for the 2026/2027 season.
Makova Rebbe Serves as Sandek on Historic Chair at Grandchild’s Bris in Bnei Brak
In Bnei Brak, the Makova Gaavad served as sandek at his great-grandchild’s bris, sitting on a historic chair over 100 years old brought from Hungary. The chair, used by previous M…
Shock Grenade Explosions Reported in Tel Aviv and Ramat Hasharon Amid Rising Criminal Tensions
Shock grenades exploded overnight in Tel Aviv and Ramat Hasharon without causing injuries, amid a series of related criminal incidents and arrests linked to organized crime disput…
Maksim Pilonenko Signs With Ironi Kiryat Ata After Two Seasons at Elitzur Netanya
Ironi Kiryat Ata signed 20-year-old center Maksim Pilonenko from Elitzur Netanya, expecting him to develop further in the upcoming season.
Israeli Police Arrest Suspect in Attempted Arson at Haifa Japnika Branch
Israeli police arrested a 28-year-old man from Kiryat Ata for attempting to set fire to a Japnika restaurant in Haifa. The court extended his detention following police investigat…
Veteran Center Amin Stevens Signs with Israeli National League Team Nahariya
Amin Stevens, a 35-year-old prominent Israeli basketball center, has signed with Ironi Nahariya in the National League to help the team aim for promotion to the Premier League aft…
Yarin Levi Reaffirms Commitment to Maccabi Haifa After Return from Beitar Jerusalem
Yarin Levi returned to Maccabi Haifa after two years at Beitar Jerusalem and reassured fans of his commitment to the club, addressing concerns about his loyalty.
Israeli Officials Call to End 'Periphery' Label, Promote AI to Boost Regional Growth
At a national economic conference, Israeli officials urged abandoning the "periphery" label and promoting AI adoption in local authorities and traditional industries to drive regi…
