Petah Tikva
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Petah Tikva, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Pedestrian in Critical Condition After Being Hit by Car in Petah Tikva
A man in his 60s was critically injured after a car accident in Petah Tikva and taken to Beilinson Hospital.
Hapoel Petah Tikva Replaces Security Firm Amid Violence, Negotiates with Hamidou Keita
Hapoel Petah Tikva replaces its security company after violent incidents and is negotiating to sign Ghanaian winger Hamidou Keita while Chepioka Songa is set to leave for Portugal.
Israeli Authorities Warn of West Nile Virus-Carrying Mosquitoes in Central Israel
Israeli health and environmental ministries warn 320,000 residents in central Israel after finding West Nile virus-infected mosquitoes. Since early 2024, 17 cases were confirmed w…
Impersonators Scam Patient Using Beilinson Hospital Identity, Police Investigate
Beilinson Hospital reported a fraud case where impersonators posed as its medical staff, promising treatment abroad and collecting money from a patient. Police are investigating t…
Israeli Rental Market Sees Surge in Small Apartments, Shortage of Large Units Persists
In July 2026, Israel's rental market saw a 2.5% increase in available apartments, driven by a surge in small units, while large apartment supply dropped 25% year-over-year. Rental…
Israeli Premier League Announces Third Round Schedule Highlighting Be'er Sheva vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv Clash
The Israeli Premier League released its third round schedule, focusing on the Be'er Sheva vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv match, whose date depends on Be'er Sheva's European competition stat…
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured Near Kesem Interchange on Road 5
A man in his 30s was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident near the Kesem Interchange on Road 5 and was taken to Beilinson Hospital.
Sara Tesler, Widow of Vizhnitz Hotel Manager, Dies Suddenly at 89
Sara Tesler, widow of the legendary Vizhnitz Hotel manager Rabbi Eliezer Tesler, died suddenly at age 89 in Bnei Brak. She was a respected figure in the Haredi community, known fo…
17-Year-Old Falls From Building in Bnei Brak, Undergoes Emergency Surgery
A 17-year-old boy fell about 12 meters from a building in Bnei Brak, initially treated at Beilinson Hospital, then transferred to Ichilov Hospital in serious condition for emergen…
17-Year-Old Falls 12 Meters in Bnei Brak, Hospitalized in Moderate Condition
A 17-year-old fell 12 meters from a building in Bnei Brak and was hospitalized in moderate condition after emergency treatment. Similar recent falls in Jerusalem and a serious tra…
Lior Gliklich Signs With Austrian Club Wolfsberger for €130,000
Israeli goalkeeper Lior Gliklich transferred from Maccabi Bnei Reineh to Austrian club Wolfsberger AC for €130,000, with Roy Sasson joining Bnei Reineh as his replacement.
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Block Geha Interchange Over Draft Evasion Arrest
Ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked the Geha Interchange and nearby roads in Petah Tikva and Bnei Brak on Monday evening to protest the arrest of Israel Gohfi, an ultra-Orthodox dra…
All Suspects in Eldar Dayan Case Released as Cause of Death Remains Unknown
All seven suspects in the Eldar Dayan case were released after the forensic report failed to determine his cause of death. Police now suspect two of attempted murder but await fur…
Two Friends of Eldar Dayan Released to House Arrest in Attempted Murder Case
Two friends of Eldar Dayan, Maksim Barberman and Omri Peretz, were released to four days of house arrest by the Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court in connection with the attempted mur…
Suspects in Eldar Dayan Case Released to House Arrest After Murder Suspicion Collapses
Seven suspects in the death of Eldar Dayan were released to house arrest after police admitted the forensic report could not determine the cause of death, collapsing the murder su…
Drug Den in Petah Tikva Apartment Sparks Daily Violence and Fear Among Residents
A Petah Tikva apartment building has become a drug den, exposing residents to daily violence, threats, and unsanitary conditions. Despite repeated complaints, police treat it as a…
M.S. Ashdod Seeks to Reacquire Cape Verdean Winger Clay from Hapoel Petah Tikva
M.S. Ashdod has contacted Hapoel Petah Tikva to re-sign winger Clay, who was bought last year for 500,000 shekels and may return to the National League. Clay played 36 Premier Lea…
Israeli Police Uncover Apartment Housing Eight Illegal Palestinian Residents in Beersheba
Israeli police uncovered an apartment in Beersheba housing eight illegal Palestinian residents and closed it for 30 days. Earlier, five illegal residents were found in a vehicle a…
IDF Prevents Arrest of Yeshiva Student in Holon Amid Rising Protests by Haredi Faction
A yeshiva student in Holon was briefly detained but released without military police custody, following the arrest of another student in Haifa for draft evasion. The Haredi factio…
Globes Launches Full Transcripts of Israeli Public Companies’ Investor Calls for Transparency
Globes has launched a new service offering full transcripts of investor calls for Tel Aviv Stock Exchange companies to enhance transparency. Recent calls revealed IBI’s profit sur…
Tel Aviv Metro Advances With $30 Billion Tender for Driverless Train Systems
The Tel Aviv Metropolitan Mass Transit System has launched a 30 billion shekel tender for the second phase of its metro project, focusing on driverless trains and operational syst…
New Rehovot Stadium Sees High Scoring in Only Six Matches This Season
Rehovot's new 6,000-seat stadium has hosted six official matches since summer 2026, with an unusually high average of 4.1 goals per game. It serves as a home ground for multiple t…
Amichai Shikli Brands Naftali Bennett Israel’s Biggest Political Fraud
Amichai Shikli, Likud’s Minister for the Diaspora, accused Naftali Bennett of being Israel’s biggest political fraud, criticizing his leadership and tactics during the 2021 govern…
Israeli Boxing Star Ahavat Hashem Gordon Marries After Three Years Together
Israeli undefeated boxer Ahavat Hashem Gordon marries his partner Oren Levy in Hadera after three years together, celebrating with a unique chuppah design reflecting his fighting…
Bolivian Defender Diego Aroyo Officially Joins Hapoel Petah Tikva
Bolivian defender Diego Aroyo has signed with Israeli club Hapoel Petah Tikva after transferring from Shakhtar Donetsk, aiming to boost the team's defense in the Israeli Premier L…
Hapoel Petah Tikva's Equalizer Disallowed Due to Offside Despite VAR Malfunction
Hapoel Petah Tikva's late equalizing goal against Ironi Tiberias was disallowed for offside despite a VAR video malfunction, with the professional committee confirming the offside…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Hosts Hapoel Jerusalem in Israeli Premier League Opener
Maccabi Tel Aviv hosts Hapoel Jerusalem in the Israeli Premier League opener on Sunday in Rehovot, aiming to continue their winning streak against the capital club. Maccabi Tel Av…
Charlotte FC Faces Financial Hurdles in Renewing Israeli Midfielder Liel Abada's Contract
Israeli midfielder Liel Abada, playing for Charlotte FC in MLS, is nearing the end of his contract in December 2026. Despite solid performance, his high $2.5 million salary compli…
Former Female Police Officer Suspected of Sexual Crimes After Impersonating Man Released to House Arrest
A former female police officer suspected of impersonating a man to commit sexual offenses was released to house arrest after two weeks in custody. The police allege she deceived w…
Israeli Politics Heat Up as Ofer Winter Launches New Party Amid Regional Tensions and Cultural Highlights
Ofer Winter launches a new political party in Israel amid ongoing regional security tensions involving Syria and Turkey. Cultural and sports events also mark the week, including O…
Family Dispute Erupts Over Control of Israeli Security Equipment Firm Silynxcom
Three elder siblings of Silynxcom founders sued their younger sister and her husband, the CEO, alleging they were excluded from their inheritance shares in the security equipment…
Maccabi Haifa Shines Amid Lukewarm Israeli Premier League Opener and Referee Controversies
The Israeli Premier League's opening weekend saw low attendance and postponed matches, with Maccabi Haifa winning amid internal tensions and referee controversies. Bruno starred f…
Maccabi Haifa Kicks Off 2026/27 Season with 2-1 Win Over Hapoel Ramat Gan
Maccabi Haifa started the 2026/27 Israeli Premier League season with a 2-1 home win over Hapoel Ramat Gan, led by Bronninio's two goals. Maccabi Petah Tikva also won 2-1 against I…
Rabbi Ben Zion Nesher, Esteemed Tel Aviv Rabbi and Dayan, Passes Away at 76
Rabbi Ben Zion Nesher, a leading rabbinic figure and dayan in Tel Aviv, died suddenly at 76. He served as rabbi of the Trumpeldor neighborhood and held key roles in the Chief Rabb…
Court May Cancel Divorce Agreements Due to Errors, Concealment, or Misrepresentation
Couples often use mediation to avoid court battles in divorce, but errors or concealment in agreements can lead courts to annul them. Courts treat divorce agreements as indivisibl…
Court Orders Daughter-in-Law to Vacate Mother-in-Law’s Apartment by 2027
A Petah Tikva family court ruled that a daughter-in-law must vacate her mother-in-law’s apartment by October 2027, rejecting her claims of joint ownership. The mother-in-law, who…
Hapoel Petah Tikva Awaits Visa Clearance to Finalize Chipioka Songa Transfer to Portugal
Hapoel Petah Tikva lost 1-0 to Ironi Tiberias amid controversy over refereeing decisions, including a disallowed late equalizer. The club is finalizing the transfer of Chipioka So…
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona Faces Tough Disappointment After Opening Loss to Maccabi Petah Tikva
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona lost 2-1 to Maccabi Petah Tikva in the Israeli Premier League opener, causing disappointment after a strong Toto Cup start. The team felt the loss was undeser…
Rabbi Khet Praises New Book Exploring Rabbi Ouerbach’s Shabbat Rulings
Rabbi Shlomo Khet praises Rabbi Uri Radman’s new book analyzing Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Ouerbach’s halachic rulings on Shabbat, covering topics from electricity to technology and Shab…
Maccabi Petah Tikva Eyes Former Hapoel Jerusalem Defender Yao After Season Opener Win
Maccabi Petah Tikva won their season opener and are considering signing defender Yao Illouz, who recently arrived for a trial but rested instead of attending the match. Coach Ziv…
Samuel Owusu Shines in Maccabi Petah Tikva's Strong Liga Leumit Return
Samuel Owusu scored and assisted in Maccabi Petah Tikva's 2-0 win over Ironi Kiryat Shmona, marking a strong start to their Liga Leumit season on August 22, 2026.
Badash and Kimboudi Start for Hapoel Petah Tikva in Liga Leumit Opener
Hapoel Petah Tikva starts its Liga Leumit season with Badash and Kimboudi in the lineup against Tiberias, featuring Golani and Shabiro, in a Toto Cup match.
Gravity Family Faces New Challenges in Underwhelming Sequel to Asteroid Disaster Film
The Gravity family returns in the sequel "Greenland: In Motion," facing new challenges amid a weak plot and low-budget production, leading to a disappointing disaster film experie…
Israeli Premier League 2026/27 Season Preview Highlights Optimistic and Pessimistic Scenarios for All Teams
Israeli Premier League 2026/27 Season Preview Highlights Optimistic and Pessimistic Scenarios for All 14 Teams
Ahead of the 2026/27 Israeli Premier League season, forecasts present optimistic and pessimistic scenarios for all 14 teams, highlighting potential titles, European qualifications…
Chile Football School Starts Training Kids From Age Two to Boost Future Talent
A football school in Santiago, Chile, now trains children from age two, combining football and English to prepare them for international careers. This early start contrasts with o…
Man Arrested for Stabbing Mother and Daughter in Ramla Family Dispute
A man in his 40s was arrested for stabbing his mother and sister outside their home in Ramla, Israel. Both victims were moderately injured and hospitalized. Police suspect a famil…
Top Earners Lead Israeli Premier League Teams Ahead of 2026/27 Season
Ahead of the 2026/27 Israeli Premier League season, Mohamed Ali Kamara of Maccabi Tel Aviv is the league's top-paid player, leading a list of key earners who are central to their…