Kiryat Ata
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Kiryat Ata, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
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…
Tomer Asiag Signs One-Year Extension with Ironi Kiryat Ata Basketball Club
Tomer Asiag has extended his contract with Ironi Kiryat Ata for another season, continuing his role as a leading guard after strong performances last year. The club’s management p…
Worker Injured in Moderate Condition After Falling from Container in Kiryat Ata Industrial Area
A man in his 40s was moderately injured after falling from a container while working in Kiryat Ata's industrial area and was hospitalized.
Prominent Figures Attend Bar Mitzvah of Degel HaTorah Representative's Son in Kiryat Ata
A large Bar Mitzvah celebration was held in Kiryat Ata for the son of Degel HaTorah representative Rabbi Elkana Weisenstern, attended by prominent rabbis, politicians, and communi…
Israeli Police Arrest Assassination Cell in Basmat Tivon Before Attack
Israeli police arrested three masked suspects from Kafr Kanna in Basmat Tivon before they could carry out an assassination, seizing weapons and ammunition.
Netanyahu Faces Internal Revolt as Likud Prepares for Upcoming Primaries
After October 7, many Likud members demand Netanyahu's resignation as party leader amid internal conflicts. Netanyahu seeks to overhaul the party list, sidelining many current MKs…
Israeli Court Rules Local Committees Cannot Impose Unified Ownership on Public Land Sales
The Haifa Administrative Court ruled that local planning committees cannot impose unified ownership conditions on public land projects without explicit legal authority. This decis…
Jordan Cohen Signs with Ironi Kiryat Ata After Yearlong Recovery
Jordan Cohen, recovering from a serious ACL injury, has signed with Ironi Kiryat Ata after a standout 2023/24 season with Hapoel Ramat Gan.
Channel 14 News Anchor Boaz Golan's Mother Passes Away, Funeral Scheduled in Kiryat Ata
Boaz Golan, a news anchor at Channel 14, lost his mother, Haya Leah Golan, who passed away recently. Her funeral will be held on July 12, 2026, in Kiryat Ata, with the family sitt…