Ramla
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Ramla, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Actress Rotem Abuhav Publicly Endorses MK Hili Tropper Ahead of Elections
Israeli actress Rotem Abuhav publicly endorses MK Hili Tropper, praising his dedication to families affected by conflict. Tropper, a former minister and longtime politician, recen…
Man in His 30s Seriously Injured by Bus in Ramla
A man in his 30s was critically injured after being struck by a bus on Herzl Street in Ramla and was taken to Shamir Medical Center for treatment.
Shas Extends Tenure of City Rabbis, Enabling Decades-Long Appointments with High Salaries
Shas has changed the rules for appointing city rabbis in Israel, enabling them to serve for decades with high salaries. The average tenure is now over 35 years, with some rabbis e…
Israeli Center Or Geta Joins Maccabi Rishon LeZion for Upcoming Season
Israeli basketball center Or Geta signed with Maccabi Rishon LeZion on August 11, 2026, after playing last season with Maccabi Ramat Gan. He brings experience from multiple Israel…
Israeli Reality TV Star Faces Gun License Restrictions Despite Cleared Abuse Allegations
Israel Deutsch, an Israeli reality TV figure, has had his gun license restricted following a complaint by his ex-wife that was closed without guilt. Despite being cleared, he cann…
Pazgaz Workers Expand Strike, Threaten Gas Supply Disruptions Ahead of Jewish Holidays
Pazgaz workers are expanding their strike by closing branches and stopping business collections, threatening gas supply disruptions during the Jewish High Holidays. The dispute st…
Hapoel Ramat Gan Negotiates to Sign Experienced Winger Matan Hozez
Hapoel Ramat Gan is negotiating to sign experienced winger Matan Hozez, who recently left Hapoel Jerusalem, to strengthen their squad ahead of the new Israeli Premier League seaso…
Israeli Police Seek Judicial Restrictions on Crime Boss Yossi Musli in Tel Aviv Court
Israeli police will request a judicial restriction order against crime boss Yossi Musli in Tel Aviv District Court, using a law that allows limiting suspects without formal charge…
Israeli Court Upholds Likud Ban on MKs Running in Regional Primaries
The Tel Aviv District Court upheld the Likud party's internal court decision to annul a narrow vote allowing MKs and ministers to run in regional primaries, maintaining the ban on…
Grenade Explodes in Holon Building Amid Rising Criminal Violence in Israel
A grenade exploded in a Holon residential building with no injuries but damage, amid a series of grenade attacks linked to criminal disputes across Israel, prompting police invest…
Son of Former Shas MK Arrested Near Ramla with Loaded Gun
Eli Eliezer Cohen, son of former Shas MK Amnon Cohen, was arrested near Ramla on August 5, 2026, with a loaded, unregistered FN pistol suspected to be smuggled into Israel. Police…
Son of Former Haredi MK Arrested Near Ramla with Unlicensed Loaded Gun
The son of a former Haredi MK was arrested near Ramla on Highway 44 after police found him carrying a loaded unlicensed pistol in his car.
Customer Sparks Online Debate Over Misleading Ice Cream Portion Display on Delivery App
A customer ordering ice cream via Wolt in Ramla found the delivered portion smaller than the app's image suggested, sparking online debate about misleading product presentation. T…
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…
Israeli Families Face Political Divides as Children Challenge Traditional Voting Loyalties
Israeli families often share political loyalties passed down through generations, but some young voters are breaking tradition, causing familial tensions. While some remain steadf…
Arab Leadership Launches Campaign Against Civil Service for Arab Youth in Israel
The Higher Follow-Up Committee for Arab Citizens of Israel met in Lod to oppose civil service for Arab youth, criticize fines on mosque loudspeakers, and call for a protest in Umm…
Bomb Explodes at Under-Construction Rami Levy Store in Ramla Amid Crime Wave
A pipe bomb exploded early Thursday at a Rami Levy store under construction in Ramla, causing minor damage but no injuries. Police are investigating possible links to organized cr…
Israeli Real Estate Sales Show Wide Price Gaps With 3-Room Apartment Sold for 525,000 Shekels
Real estate sales in Israel continue amid economic uncertainty, with a three-room apartment in Beersheba selling for 525,000 shekels, significantly cheaper than similar properties…
Young Man Shot Dead in Gilead Regional Council Amid Ongoing Blood Feuds
Imaan Jaramana, 20, was shot dead in Muqeibila in the Gilead Regional Council, amid ongoing blood feuds in the Arab community. The killing follows the murder of Ziad Bashara in Ta…
Arab Community Sees Temporary Drop in Violence Amid Police Crackdown and Reconciliation Efforts
After a rare 20-day period without murders in Israel's Arab community, two killings occurred recently amid ongoing blood feuds. Police credit a sharp decline in shootings to incre…
Man Arrested for Murder of Lawyer Arbel Feldman After Months of Threats Over Compensation Dispute
Ahmad Alragoub, 23, surrendered after fatally shooting his lawyer Arbel Feldman in Rishon Lezion amid a dispute over compensation money. Recordings reveal months of threats before…
Suspect Admits to Lawyer Arbel Feldman’s Murder but Refuses to Reveal Gun Location
A 23-year-old suspect from Ramla confessed to murdering lawyer Arbel Feldman but refuses to reveal the gun’s location. Police extended his detention by 12 days as they continue se…
Jordan Bibas Marks Son Ariel’s Third Birthday Without Him Amid Deep Loss
Jordan Bibas, an Israeli captive survivor, marked his son Ariel’s seventh birthday with a heartfelt social media tribute. Ariel, along with his mother Shiri and brother Kfir, was…
Lawyer Arbel Feldman Shot Dead in His Office in Rishon LeZion
Arbel Feldman, a lawyer in Rishon LeZion, was shot dead in his office by a former client over a financial dispute. The suspect surrendered after fleeing and admitted to the shooti…
75-Year-Old Ramla Nursing Home Resident Goes Viral on TikTok with Bold Content
Ruchala Shlomi, a 75-year-old nursing home resident in Ramla, Israel, went viral on TikTok within days of opening her account by posting candid videos rating fellow residents and…
Israeli Lawyers Hold Silence in Courtrooms After Prominent Attorney's Murder in Rishon Lezion
A senior Israeli lawyer was fatally shot by a former client in Rishon Lezion, prompting the Israeli Bar Association to call for silence in courtrooms and announce plans for a coor…
Israeli Lawyer Arrested for Allegedly Fabricating Evidence in Terror Case in Ramla
Israeli police arrested a lawyer and four others for allegedly coercing minors to give false testimony to exonerate a terror suspect in Ramla. The suspect faces charges of terrori…
Likud Court Overturns Key Primary Rule Allowing MKs to Run in Districts
The Likud party's Supreme Court overturned a recent conference decision allowing sitting and former MKs and ministers to run in regional primary districts, citing constitutional a…
Israeli Police Seize Stolen IDF Weapons Cache in Ramla Shelter
Israeli police found a stolen IDF missile, pistols, and grenades in a Ramla shelter and arrested a man in his twenties. The weapons are being examined as part of a probe into ille…
Ramlah and Rehovot Approve Major Housing and Student Dormitory Projects Near Future Metro Stations
The Central District Planning Committee approved a 1,700-unit urban renewal project in Ramlah's industrial area and a new 805-unit student dormitory complex at the Weizmann Instit…
Six Rescued From Apartment Fire in Ramla Including Three Children
Six people, including three children, were rescued from a fire in an apartment in Ramla. Firefighters found the trapped family on the fire's floor and evacuated them safely using…
Three-Year-Old Girl Suddenly Loses Vision Due to Rare Optic Nerve Inflammation in Israel
A three-year-old girl in Ramla suddenly lost her vision due to a rare optic nerve inflammation. After urgent hospital treatment at Shamir Medical Center, she received steroids and…
Renowned Jerusalem Rabbi Rafael Hillel Perush Passes Away at 89
Rabbi Rafael Hillel Perush, a respected Torah scholar from Jerusalem's Givat Shaul, died at 89. He was known for his deep religious study and humility. His funeral was held at Har…
Israeli Police Foil Armed Criminal Attack in Ramla, Seize Explosive Devices
Israeli police in Ramla stopped a planned criminal attack by uncovering three powerful pipe bombs and stolen military ammunition near the train station, neutralizing the devices a…
Where to Find Apartments Under 2 Million Shekels in Central Israel and What to Expect
In central Israel, a 2 million shekel budget limits apartment options to smaller or older units in Tel Aviv and Ramat Gan, while allowing larger family apartments in Lod and Ramla…
Four-Room Apartment in Jerusalem Sells for Over 5 Million Shekels Amid Housing Market Decline
Israel's housing market shows a 2% annual price drop, the largest in eight years, with recent apartment sales ranging from 1.05 million to over 5 million shekels across major citi…
Israeli Home Front Command Rescue Brigade Commander Reflects on Complex Missions and Leadership Transition
Colonel Shlomi Ben-Yair, outgoing commander of the Israeli Home Front Command Rescue Brigade, led critical rescue missions during recent missile attacks and combat operations in G…
Netanyahu Secures Key List Reservations Amid Internal Likud Tensions Ahead of Primaries
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secured approval from Likud's Central Committee to reserve eight key Knesset list slots, sparking internal party conflict. While many members and…
Train Service Disrupted Near Ramla Station Due to Suspicious Object, Delays to Beersheba and Beit Shemesh
Train services near Ramla station were temporarily suspended due to a suspicious object, causing delays and route changes to Beersheba and Beit Shemesh lines.
Vicky Halami Reflects on 'Married at First Sight' Journey and New Relationship
Israeli dancer Vicky Halami shared her emotional journey on the reality show "Married at First Sight," detailing her breakup with Omer Bar and announcing a new relationship. Despi…
Maccabi Haifa Negotiates to Sign Hapoel Petah Tikva Captain Omer Katz as Backup Goalkeeper
Maccabi Haifa is negotiating to sign Omer Katz, captain and goalkeeper of Hapoel Petah Tikva, as a backup keeper. Katz has agreed on terms with Haifa, but the clubs are still fina…
Israeli Summer Travel Sparks Family Debates and Roadside Wordplay
In Israel, summer family travel plans often spark heated debates, while drivers ease traffic stress with wordplay on town names like Yanuh-Jat, Metula, and Kfar Saba. These puns p…
Rabid Dog Found in Neve Tzuf Prompts Preventive Treatment for Four People
A rabid dog was discovered in Neve Tzuf, Israel, leading to preventive treatment for four people and a public health warning for potential exposures between June 24 and July 9, 20…
Israeli Police Arrest Two for Extortion Attempts at Construction Site in Shitulim
Israeli police arrested two men from Ramla for allegedly attempting to extort protection money from a Nazareth contractor at a Shitulim construction site, threatening the contract…
Arab Communities See 18 Days Without Murder Amid Police and Mediation Efforts
Arab communities in Israel have gone 18 days without a murder due to intensified police operations and active mediation by reconciliation committees, leading to a significant drop…
IDF Unprepared for Sudden Internal Violence, Warns Reserve Colonel Eli Gino
Reserve Colonel Eli Gino warned at a Channel 14 conference that the IDF is unprepared for sudden internal violence in Israel, which could erupt without warning. He criticized the…
Maccabi Haifa Targets Hapoel Petah Tikva Goalkeeper Omer Katz as Backup
Maccabi Haifa is pursuing goalkeeper Omer Katz from Hapoel Petah Tikva as a backup option but refuses to pay transfer fees. Hapoel Petah Tikva currently does not plan to release K…
Yehuda Avidan Appointed Acting CEO of Chief Rabbinate Amid Kashrut Conflict Resolution
Yehuda Avidan is poised to become acting CEO of the Chief Rabbinate, subject to conflict of interest conditions related to kosher supervision, marking a political win for Shas and…
