Ra'anana
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Ra'anana, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Bennett and Lapid Reject Split Despite Poll Declines
Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have rejected any idea of dissolving their joint political alliance despite a continued slide in the polls. Their campaign says the partnership is i…
Hapoel Rishon LeZion Advances Talks With Ezekiel Henty Amid Reinforcements
Hapoel Rishon LeZion is in advanced talks with Nigerian striker Ezekiel Henty as it builds a squad for a promotion push. The club has already agreed terms with two more signings a…
Netanya Opens Training With New Faces, Several Players Omitted
Maccabi Netanya opened training on Wednesday and introduced new signings Gregory Morozov and Dor Hugi. Pedrinho and Junior Diomande were told they are not in the club's plans, whi…
Parents Spend Heavily to Boost Children’s Chances of Being Identified as Gifted
Israeli parents are increasingly paying for gifted-test preparation, hoping to improve their children’s chances of entering selective programs. The Education Ministry warns this m…
Onami Marks 27 Years With 27-Shekel Dishes and a Busy Week of Food Specials
Onami is celebrating 27 years with 27-shekel dishes throughout July, while several Israeli restaurants are rolling out new summer menus and food events. Highlights include Tena’s…
Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon’s Final Message to His Soldiers Before the Lebanon Offensive
Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon of Battalion 52 spoke emotionally to his soldiers just before entering southern Lebanon, saying he was married with two daughters and intended to return. H…
Israeli TV and music snippets spark backlash and online mockery
The article rounds up viral TV and social media moments involving Israeli musicians, Channel 14, and political commentary. It also notes Guy Maroz’s exit from “HaPatriots,” Dor Ho…
Israel Railways to Open Eastern Line, Adding New Stations and Weekend Service
Israel Railways will open the Eastern Line on June 28 in a partial launch with three new stations and transfers via Ra'anana North. The Transportation Ministry says the project wi…
Elitzur Netanya appoints Shai Siglovich as sporting director
Elitzur Netanya has named Shai Siglovich its new sporting director ahead of the National League season. Siglovich arrives after coaching Maccabi Ra'anana to promotion last year an…
Bennett Reaffirms His Views After Controversy Over Settlement Remarks
Naftali Bennett said he has not changed his right-wing views after a Kan News clip from his podcast comments about illegal construction drew criticism. He reiterated support for l…
Omer Dahan Reveals He Was the Footballer Arrested in Gambling Probe
Omer Dahan said he was the footballer arrested in a police probe into illegal betting and match-fixing. Police had previously said the suspect was a player from one of Israel's ma…
Two Israeli Fashion Photographers Recast Masculinity Through Intimate Male Portraits
Shay Cohen Arbel and Anchal Hai Arbiv are exhibiting fashion-linked photo series at Tel Aviv’s Tri-Color fair, both centered on challenging Israeli masculinity. Their work present…
Matt Coleman in talks with Hapoel Galil Elyon for possible return to Israel
Matt Coleman is in talks with Hapoel HaEmek over a possible move next season. The guard, who starred for Maccabi Ra'anana and previously played for Hapoel Haifa, may stay in Israe…
Raanana Ordered to Pay Shikun & Binui Unit Millions Over Waste Project Dispute
An arbitrator ordered Raanana to pay about 10 million shekels to a Shikun & Binui affiliate and return 3.4 million shekels in guarantees over a waste-collection project. The rulin…
Shi Segalovich Set to Become Elitzur Netanya’s New Sporting Director
Shi Segalovich is close to becoming Elitzur Netanya’s sporting director for next season in the National League. The 42-year-old recently coached Maccabi Ra’anana, which he had pro…
Maccabi Petah Tikva Signs Midfielder Li-ym Dan
Maccabi Petah Tikva announced the signing of 21-year-old midfielder Li-ym Dan, who spent most of this season on loan at Hapoel Ra'anana. Dan becomes one of several new arrivals as…
Hundreds in Haifa bury IDF reservist Alexander Filin after deadly southern Lebanon blast
Hundreds attended the funeral in Haifa of Staff Sgt. Alexander Filin, 29, who was killed Wednesday by an explosive device in southern Lebanon. Family, friends and commanders remem…
Parents Mark One Year Since Soldier Israel Nathan Rosenfeld Was Killed, and Ask for Unity in His Memory
The parents of 20-year-old soldier Israel Nathan Rosenfeld visited his grave in Ra’anana to mark one year since he was killed on June 29, 2025. They said they have spent the past…
Maccabi Jaffa signs veteran goalkeeper Eran Yaniv
Maccabi Jaffa has signed 34-year-old goalkeeper Eran Yaniv, who will replace Nataniel Deloya after his move to Hapoel Afula. Yaniv arrives from Hapoel Rishon LeZion and brings top…
Maccabi Netanya to test loanees and youth players before preseason
Maccabi Netanya will hold two special training days for returning loanees and youth players before senior preseason begins. Left back Fares Agbariyah is the most notable loanee, w…
Maccabi Netanya to Test Loaned-Out Players and Youth Prospects Before Senior Training Returns
Maccabi Netanya will hold two special training days for returning loanees and youth prospects before senior training resumes. Left back Fares Abagyia and several other loaned play…
From Colombia to Ra'anana, a family built a new life in Israel
Nicole and Assaf Hod describe their path from Colombia and New York to Ra'anana, where they have lived since 2009. Nicole later led Negev development work focused on Bedouin women…
The chip startup aiming to beat Nvidia on AI efficiency
Majestic Labs, a 2023 chip startup founded by former Meta and Google executives, is developing AI servers and GPUs aimed at beating Nvidia on efficiency. The company says its prod…
Pollster Says Bennett Has Lost Center-Left Lead to Eisenkot
Direct Polls chief Zuriel Sharon says Naftali Bennett has lost the center-left leadership race to Gadi Eisenkot. He cites polling that shows opposition voters prefer Eisenkot and…
Dozens of Shelter Dogs and Cats Seek Homes Across Israel
Animal welfare groups from across Israel are promoting dogs and cats for adoption, including trained family pets, young rescues, and animals needing special patience. Several shel…
Next Vision Marks Five Years on the Tel Aviv Exchange With Ambitious Growth Plans
Next Vision chairman Chen Golan said the drone-camera maker has become one of Tel Aviv’s biggest public companies after a spectacular five-year rally. He outlined plans for faster…
After 16 Years of Silence, a Daughter Reconnects With Her Father
Inbal Martin says a 16-year estrangement from her father began when he refused to attend her 1993 wedding. After a self-help workshop at age 36, she called him, they reconciled, a…
Bennett and Lapid Hold Urgent Unity Meeting After Poll Drop
Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid convened an urgent Thursday meeting in Ra’anana with Yesh Atid lawmakers and Bennett’s candidates after a sharp poll drop. The alliance fell from 23…
Israeli Soldier Who Immigrated from Ukraine Was Killed in South Lebanon
Staff Sgt. Alexander Filin, an immigrant from Ukraine who served as a sniper in the Nahal Brigade, was killed Thursday by an explosive blast in al-Taybeh, southern Lebanon. He had…
Nini Hachi Group to Open First Sharon Restaurant in Ra'anana
Nini Hachi’s owners will open Nini Sato in Ra'anana at the end of the summer, marking their first entry into the Sharon area. The new restaurant will blend the brand’s sushi-drive…
How Much Protein Do You Really Need, and Can You Have Too Much?
Nutrition experts in Israel explain how much protein most people need, warning that requirements vary by age, activity level and health status. They say excess protein is usually…
Raanana and Netanya Relegated, Yizraeli Says He Is Sorry for Disappointing
Elitzur Netanya and Maccabi Ra'anana were relegated to the National League after key results on June 17, 2026. After the game, coach Goni Yizraeli and players reacted with disappo…
Hapoel Rishon LeZion keeps building an ambitious promotion squad
Hapoel Rishon LeZion is aggressively strengthening its squad for a promotion bid in Liga Leumit. The club has signed two more players, is negotiating with two others, and kept str…
Libar Blilti Launches Her First Children's Book at Ra'anana Mall Event
Libar Blilti marked the release of her first children's book, "The Princess Who Didn’t Want to Sleep," with a launch event Tuesday at Ofer Ramat Aviv Mall. The gathering drew frie…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Stumbles to Its Worst Opening Quarter of the Season
Hapoel Tel Aviv opened its playoff final against its main rival with its worst first quarter of the season, falling behind 25-16 and 49-34 by halftime. Vasilije Micić struggled ba…
Likud Targets Eisenkot as Main Rival, While Bennett’s Party Adds New Candidate
Likud has launched a concentrated campaign against Gadi Eisenkot, framing him as its main rival and questioning his ability to form a government without Arab parties. At the same…
North Israel Urban Renewal Stalled, No Building Permits Issued in Four Border Cities
Israel's state comptroller says urban renewal in the north is lagging badly, with zero permits issued for 23 projects in four border cities over the last decade. The report finds…
State funding for urban renewal remains largely unused as projects stall
A State Comptroller report says only about one-third of framework-agreement funding for urban renewal has been used, while many projects remain stuck. The report points to sharp c…
Former Ra'anana municipal chief Micha Nageri joins Bennett's Yachad party
Yachad, led by Naftali Bennett, announced that Michal Nageri has joined the party. Nageri is a former chief executive of the Ra'anana municipality and was described as active in t…
Tal Gilboa’s 10 defining moments, from 'Big Brother' winner to animal-rights activist
Tal Gilboa, a former 'Big Brother' winner from Ra'anana, became a prominent animal-rights activist and later an adviser in the Prime Minister’s Office. The article also recounts h…
Head of Ra'anana? No, the boy from Rosh HaAyin who dreamed of a local hesder yeshiva
Rabbi Gilad Hala said the hesder yeshiva he leads in Rosh HaAyin has grown to about 120 students and is nearing a permanent home. He described its social outreach, ideological mis…
Hapoel Haifa goalkeeper Benjamin Matschini in advanced talks with Hapoel Kfar Saba
Hapoel Haifa goalkeeper Benjamin Matschini is in advanced talks to join Hapoel Kfar Saba. The 29-year-old is expected to leave Hapoel Haifa after one season and has already bid fa…
Beitar Jerusalem signs Eugene Ansah from Ashdod on two-year deal
Beitar Jerusalem has signed Ghanaian striker Eugene Ansah from M.S. Ashdod on a two-year deal. Ansah scored nine goals and seven assists last season, and his expected Israeli citi…
Elitzur Netanya Beats Ness Ziona to Avoid Immediate Relegation
Elitzur Netanya defeated Ness Ziona 102-88 on Thursday to avoid immediate relegation. The team still needs two more wins, plus a Galil Elyon setback, to secure another season in t…
Upper Galilee Beats Ra'anana 60-50 and Moves Closer to Survival
Hapoel Upper Galilee beat Maccabi Ra'anana 60-50 in the Israeli Basketball Premier League bottom group on June 14, 2026. The win moves Upper Galilee above Ra'anana in the relegati…
New Latin Caribbean Bistro Opens in Kfar Saba, Honoring October 7 Victim
La Amaya, a Latin Caribbean bistro, has opened in Kfar Saba with a menu inspired by Latin America and adapted to Israeli tastes. The restaurant is dedicated to Mai Ne'im, an Octob…
Three-room apartment on under 60 square meters sells for NIS 770,000 in Beersheba
A weekly survey of second-hand home sales shows apartment prices still varying widely across Israel, as the market awaits a new Central Bureau of Statistics housing index on Monda…
Jobless Claims Drop Sharply After Operation “Roar of the Lion”
Israel’s Employment Service said about 216,000 people returned to work in the past two months, cutting the number of job seekers to about 180,000 by the end of May. The biggest de…
