Ra'anana
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Ra'anana, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Likud Minister Shikli Reveals His Version of Heated 2021 Private Meeting with Netanyahu and Bennett
Likud Minister Amichai Shikli publicly disclosed his version of a tense 2021 private meeting with former PM Naftali Bennett, contradicting Bennett's claim that Shikli promised to…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces Crucial Week With Key Matches Against Hapoel Jerusalem and FC Lugano
Maccabi Tel Aviv faces a pivotal week starting with a league match against Hapoel Jerusalem and a crucial Conference League qualifier second leg against FC Lugano. Coach Robbie Mi…
Seventeen Syrian Jewish Families from New York Immigrate Together to Ra'anana, Israel
Seventeen Syrian Jewish immigrants from New York have settled in Ra'anana, Israel, joining a recent group of Persian Jewish immigrants. The families moved together to maintain com…
Maccabi Haifa Prepares for Season Opener with Key Players Confirmed and Forward Line Competition
Maccabi Haifa prepares for its 2026/27 season opener against Hapoel Ramat Gan with eight players confirmed in the starting lineup and a competitive forward line. Andrea Novakovic…
Taco Craze Sweeps Israel as New Stands and Chefs Embrace Mexican Street Food
Tacos have become a major food trend in Israel, sparked by accidental culinary innovation and growing public interest. New taco stands and restaurants across the country offer cre…
Maccabi Wins First Women's Tel Aviv Derby in Over 20 Years as 2026/27 Season Kicks Off
The 2026/27 Israeli Women's Premier League season opened with Maccabi Tel Aviv winning the first women's Tel Aviv derby in over 20 years, beating Hapoel Tel Aviv 2-1. Other notabl…
Haredi High Schools Nationwide Open Elul Term with Growth and New Institutions
Over 30 Haredi high schools across Israel have opened the Elul term with increased enrollment and two new yeshivas in Netivot and Ra'anana. These institutions combine advanced Tor…
Opposition Council Members Attempt to Ban Channel 14 Broadcasts in Ra'anana Public Buildings
Two opposition council members in Ra'anana proposed banning Channel 14 broadcasts from public buildings, citing incitement and offensive content. The city condemned the move as a…
Israeli Football Player Omer Dahan Suspended for 60 Days Amid Illegal Gambling Investigation
Omer Dahan, an Israeli footballer, has been suspended for 60 days by the Israeli Football Association amid serious allegations of illegal gambling and match-fixing. The disciplina…
Israeli TV Host Korin Gideon Celebrates 34th Birthday with Personal Revelations
Israeli TV host Korin Gideon celebrates her 34th birthday, revealing her theater studies, military service, law degree, and breakthrough hosting "Big Brother." She married into a…
OpenAI and Nvidia Launch Massive 10-Gigawatt AI Data Center Project in Ohio
OpenAI and Nvidia have partnered on a 20-year, 10-gigawatt AI data center project in Ohio, backed by a $105 billion financial guarantee from Nvidia. The facility will supply power…
Israeli Football Association Seeks Immediate Suspension of Omer Dahan Over Illegal Betting Allegations
The Israeli Football Association has asked for the immediate suspension of footballer Omer Dahan amid a criminal probe into his alleged illegal betting on matches, including those…
Israeli Politicians Demand Action After Documentary Reveals Armed Palestinian Authority Forces in West Bank
A Channel 14 documentary revealing an armed Palestinian Authority force in the West Bank has triggered strong political reactions in Israel. Officials including Ministers Itamar B…
Ra'anana Mayor Walks Out of Housing Minister's Event Over Political Dispute
Ra'anana Mayor Haim Broide walked out of a housing agreement signing event with Housing Minister Haim Katz after a dispute over the attendance of local Likud members. Broide criti…
Israeli Leaders Celebrate Soldiers’ Recoveries and Religious Events Across West Bank and Israel
In northern Samaria and across Israel, religious ceremonies and celebrations honored wounded soldiers’ recoveries and community milestones. Rabbi Or Shwaka, severely injured in Le…
Yitzhaki Group Buys 60-Dunam Land in Ra'anana for NIS 250 Million to Develop Mixed-Use Complex
The Yitzhaki Group has purchased 60 dunams of land in western Ra'anana from Mishan for NIS 250 million to develop a mixed-use urban complex including housing, commercial space, an…
Irony Dominates Israel's 2026 Election Campaign Amid Political Contradictions
Israel's 2026 election campaign features notable ironies, including Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef urging voters against Shas to weaken the right-wing bloc, Gilad Erdan naming his party "Uni…
REIT 1 Lowers Forecasts as Office Space Leasing Progresses Slowly in Ra'anana Infinity Complex
REIT 1 has improved leasing at its Ra'anana Infinity office complex but still faces low occupancy rates, leading to a downward revision of its 2026 financial forecasts. The compan…
Israeli Actor Dean Miroshnikov Closes the Circle on Immigrant Rights After 30 Years
Israeli actor Dean Miroshnikov, who immigrated from Ukraine as a child nearly 30 years ago, has come full circle by joining a government discussion on immigrant rights. Reflecting…
Psagot Afek Housing Prices Drop as Subsidized Apartments Enter Market in Ra'anana Suburb
Housing prices in Psagot Afek, a large Ra'anana suburb, have fallen about 5% due to a surge of subsidized apartments entering the market after their ownership lock-in expired. Fou…
Mohamed Salah to Live in Former Tony Watt Home at Trabzonspor, Club President Confirms
Trabzonspor president confirmed Mohamed Salah will live in the same house as former player Tony Watt, dismissing rumors of special treatment. Salah signed a two-year deal earning…
Israeli Food-Tech Company Beyond Oil Expands to 14 US Supermarkets with Used Oil Renewal Technology
Israeli food-tech firm Beyond Oil will deploy its used frying oil renewal technology in 14 US supermarkets, expecting over $500,000 in annual revenue. Concurrently, Sephora Collec…
Secondhand Apartment Sales Highlight Varied Prices Across Israeli Cities Amid Housing Price Index Drop
Israel's annual housing price index fell 2%, the largest drop in eight years, while inflation stabilized at 1.6%. Recent secondhand apartment sales across cities like Ramat Gan, N…
Old Herzliya Home Sells for Half the Price of New Villas in Neve Amal Neighborhood
An old two-family house in Herzliya's Neve Amal neighborhood sold for 3.8 million shekels, about half the price of new luxury villas nearby. The neighborhood's 2015 renewal plan i…
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…
Rabbi Shlomo Ishon Discusses Halachic Guidance on Investments, War-Time Rent, and Community Challenges in Ra'anana
Rabbi Shlomo Ishon, acting Chief Rabbi of Ra'anana, discusses halachic guidance on kosher investments, wartime rent control, copyright, and community challenges. He shares persona…
Justice Minister Yariv Levin Vows to Continue Judicial Reform Amid Appointment Controversies
Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin reaffirmed his commitment to continue judicial reforms and reshape the Supreme Court if his camp wins the elections. Speaking in Ra'anana, Lev…
Naftali Bennett Ranks Second in 'Most Annoying Religious Zionist Politician of Summer' Poll
Naftali Bennett was ranked second in Srugim's satirical weekly poll for the most annoying Religious Zionist politician of summer 5786, criticized for his shifting political stance…
Former Blue and White MK Eitan Ginzburg Joins Naftali Bennett’s Yachdav Party Ahead of Elections
Eitan Ginzburg, former Blue and White MK and Communications Minister, joins Naftali Bennett’s Yachdav party ahead of Israel’s October 27 elections, aiming to help repair the count…
Raising a Child in Israel Now Costs Over One Million Shekels, Burdening Middle-Class Families
Raising a child in Israel in 2026 costs over one million shekels on average, from birth to military service completion, placing heavy financial strain on middle-class families who…
Likud's David Amsalem Criticizes Netanyahu's Reserved Seats and Calls for Fair Primaries
Likud minister David Amsalem criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu's recent moves to increase reserved seats and alter primary election rules, calling for fairness and transparency…
Reality Star Sheli Serebryanikov Opens Up About Struggles Adjusting to Life in Central Israel
Sheli Serebryanikov, a 22-year-old reality TV personality from Eilat, reveals her emotional struggle adapting to life in central Israel after gaining fame. Living with her boyfrie…
Israeli Police Use Drones to Enforce No-Passing Lines, Reports Rise 30% in 2025
In 2025, Israeli police intensified enforcement against illegal crossing of solid white lines using drones, resulting in a 30% rise in fines. This method expanded monitoring from…
IDF Conducts Military Exercise in Ra'anana with Increased Troop and Vehicle Activity
The IDF is conducting a military exercise in Ra'anana from this evening until tomorrow morning, involving active troop and vehicle movements, with no security threat.
Motorcyclist Injured in Moderate Condition After Collision with Car in Ra'anana
A motorcyclist in his 40s was moderately injured after being hit by a car in Ra'anana and was taken to Meir Medical Center.
Religious Zionism Party Seeks Moderate Female Candidate to Broaden Appeal Beyond Settlements
The Religious Zionism party is seeking a moderate female candidate from central Israel to diversify its settlement-heavy list and attract urban national-religious voters.
WhatsApp Groups Drive Direct Farm Produce Sales Across Israel
Israeli farmers and consumers increasingly use WhatsApp groups for direct produce sales, enhancing freshness, trust, and affordability. This model expanded during COVID-19 and aft…
3-Room Apartment Sells for 1.58 Million Shekels Amid Renovation Project in Remez, Rishon Lezion
A three-room apartment in Remez, Rishon Lezion, sold for 1.58 million shekels amid a Tama 38/1 renovation project. Buyers will receive a renovated four-room unit in two years. The…
Electric Bicycle Rider Seriously Injured in Truck Collision in Ra'anana
A 35-year-old electric bicycle rider was seriously injured after a truck collision on Shimon Peres Road in Ra'anana and was taken to Meir Hospital.
MK Avichai Boaron Calls for New Supreme Court Overhaul Amid Likud List Dispute
MK Ron Katz resigns from the Knesset amid limited political prospects. Likud chairman Netanyahu secures eight reserved list spots, but MK Avichai Boaron opposes, advocating for pr…
Ironi Tiberias Pursues Daniel Golani as Squad Prepares for Toto Cup and Premier League
Ironi Tiberias is preparing for the Toto Cup and Premier League, facing Kiryat Shmona Saturday. They resolved payment issues for Gal Ma'atok, who remains unregistered, and are clo…
Herzliya Stadium Reopens with Advanced Upgrades for National League Football
Herzliya Stadium has undergone a 20 million shekel renovation and will host National League football matches again this season, starting with a Toto Cup game tomorrow. The upgrade…
Hapoel Ra'anana Targets Nigerian Striker James Adeniyi for Key Signing
Hapoel Ra'anana has officially contacted Nigerian striker James Adeniyi to strengthen their squad for the upcoming National League season, aiming to avoid relegation struggles. Ad…
Maccabi Netanya's Youth Star Daniel Atlan Loaned to Hapoel Ra'anana for Development
Maccabi Netanya is loaning youth striker Daniel Atlan, who scored 18 goals last season, to Hapoel Ra'anana to gain senior playing experience under coach Nitzan Damari.
Rabbi Binyamin Ze'ev Stein, Chief Kashrut Authority in Ra'anana, Dies at 76
Rabbi Binyamin Ze'ev Stein, who led kosher supervision in Ra'anana and was active in community and volunteer work, died at 76. The mayor praised his dedication and professionalism…
Riki Reef Sinai Discusses Challenges of Body Image Amid Success of Film 'Because You Are Ugly'
Riki Reef Sinai, star of Sharon Engelhardt's film "Because You Are Ugly," discusses her role, the film's themes, and challenges with body image criticism amid growing success in I…
Ra'anana Approves Transportation Plan Paving Way for New Religious School Opening
Ra'anana's local planning committee approved a transportation plan enabling the opening of the Chabad religious school in a proper building, ending years of delays. The decision…
Religious Zionism Faces Identity Challenges Beyond Settler Label in Upcoming Elections
The Religious Zionism party faces criticism for its settler-heavy candidate list but emphasizes its members' national roles beyond settlements. The party struggles with identity p…