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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…

Four Maccabi Netanya Fans Arrested for Assault and Vandalism After Football Match

Four Maccabi Netanya fans were arrested for attacking players and fans and vandalizing cars after a football match against Bnei Sakhnin, with police enforcing zero tolerance on sp…

Israeli Football League Demands Police Stay Until Fans Fully Disperse After Violence

After violent attacks on fans and players at Israeli Premier League matches in Rehovot and Netanya, the Football League Management has demanded police remain at stadiums until all…

Two Injured in Violent Attack by Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans After Jerusalem Match

After a football match in Rehovot, two brothers were violently attacked by Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, resulting in serious injuries and hospitalizations. Police arrested two suspects…

Hundreds Attend Daughter of Rabbi Shmuel Bistritzky's Wedding in Savion

Rabbi Shmuel Bistritzky's daughter's wedding in Savion attracted hundreds, including top Chabad rabbis and Israeli public figures, celebrating the union with Rabbi Gershon Schnur'…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Celebrates 5-2 Win Over Hapoel Jerusalem with Dor Peretz Hat-Trick

Maccabi Tel Aviv began the 2026/27 season with a 5-2 win over Hapoel Jerusalem, highlighted by Dor Peretz’s first career hat-trick. The club praised Peretz’s performance and commi…

Maccabi Tel Aviv's Said Abu Farhi Likely Makes Final Appearance Before US Transfer

Said Abu Farhi likely made his final appearance for Maccabi Tel Aviv in a 5-2 win over Hapoel Jerusalem before preparing to transfer to Colorado Rapids in the US. He played both a…

Tel Aviv Metro Project Advances With Automated Trains and Potential Weekend Operation

NTA advances the Tel Aviv Dan Metro project with tenders for automated, driverless trains and integrated systems, aiming for operation between 2037 and 2045. The metro will cover…

Almogim Sells Apartments at a Loss to Megurit Amid Israel Housing Market Slowdown

Amid a slowdown in Israel's housing market and rising costs, Almogim sold 54 apartments at a loss to rental REIT Megurit to manage slow sales in its Rehovot project. The deal refl…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Opens Israeli Premier League with 5-2 Win Over Hapoel Jerusalem

Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Jerusalem 5-2 in the Israeli Premier League opener, with Dor Peretz scoring a hat-trick. Despite an early setback, Maccabi dominated the match, wh…

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…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Equalizes 1-1 Against Hapoel Jerusalem with Unusual Assist

Maccabi Tel Aviv drew 1-1 with Hapoel Jerusalem after Roy Revivo scored a header assisted unusually by Osher Davida, who shifted from right to left wing during the play in a match…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Concedes Earliest Goal in Years Under Mitchell Goldhar Era

Maccabi Tel Aviv conceded a goal just 38 seconds into their August 23, 2026 match against Hapoel Jerusalem, marking one of the earliest goals allowed in the Mitchell Goldhar era…

Former Applied Materials Israel CFO Must Pay Up to 50% Tax on Stock Sale Profits

Henry Saul Schwartzbaum, former CFO of Applied Materials Israel, must pay up to 50% income tax on profits from selling company shares granted via stock options, as ruled by the Ce…

Itamar Ben Gvir and Almog Cohen Attend Channel 14 Reporter’s Birthday Party

Channel 14 reporter Hillel Biton Rozen celebrated his 35th birthday in Rehovot with notable guests including National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, Likud’s Almog Cohen, Defen…

Maccabi Tel Aviv's Roy Revivo Commits to Club Despite Dream of Playing Abroad

Roy Revivo, Maccabi Tel Aviv's defender, confirmed his commitment to the club despite his ambition to play in Europe. He is expected to start in the upcoming league opener and the…

Hapoel Ramat Gan Frustrated After 2-1 Loss to Maccabi Haifa in Premier League Return

Hapoel Ramat Gan lost 2-1 to Maccabi Haifa in their Premier League return, showing improvement in the second half but frustrated by refereeing decisions. Coach Masai Dago highligh…

Former City Official Debunks Myth That Municipal Parking Fines Are Budget Tools

Moshiko Erez, former Rehovot municipality CEO, refutes the idea that parking fines are used to fill budget gaps, highlighting municipal discretion and the importance of transparen…

Dudu Otmazgin Opens 22nd Pastry Shop in Rehovot with Over One Million Shekel Investment

Dudu Otmazgin is expanding its Israeli pastry chain by opening a 22nd branch in Rehovot's Ofer Mall with an investment exceeding one million shekels. The brand, owned 70% by Keshe…

Chef Dudu Otmazgin Opens 22nd Patisserie Branch in Rehovot Mall

Chef Dudu Otmazgin opened his 22nd patisserie branch in Rehovot's Ofer Mall on August 19, 2026, investing over one million shekels. The Parisian-style outlet offers freshly made p…

Rabbanit Sarah Rachel Israelzon, Daughter of Rabbi Elyashiv, Passes Away at 93

Rabbanit Sarah Rachel Israelzon, daughter of Rabbi Elyashiv and widow of Rabbi Yosef Israelzon, died at 93 in Bnei Brak after a health decline. Her funeral was held at Ponovezh ce…

Yohananof Prepares to Spin Off Real Estate Operations Ahead of Potential IPO

Yohananof is preparing to separate its real estate assets into a new subsidiary following major land acquisitions, aiming for a future IPO. The move, pending board approval, follo…

Residents Clash Over Sabbath Roadblocks in Rehovot Amid Rising Tensions

Israeli Winner Stripped of Medal After Wrapping Himself in National Flag at Computer Science Olympiad

Israeli competitor Yotam Budnik was stripped of his gold medal at the World Computer Science Championship in Uzbekistan after wrapping himself in the Israeli flag on the podium. T…

Beitar Jerusalem Plans Midfielder Release Amid Squad Adjustments After Penalty Shootout Win

Beitar Jerusalem plans to release midfielder Ailison Tavares to another Israeli Premier League club to make room for new signings. After a third penalty shootout win this summer…

Beitar Jerusalem Beats Hapoel Ramat Gan on Penalties After Thrilling 3-3 Draw

Low Attendance at Toto Cup Big Matches Highlights Fan Disparity Across Israeli Stadiums

The Toto Cup's final rounds saw uneven fan attendance across Israeli stadiums, with low turnout at Sammy Ofer Stadium and higher numbers in Netanya and Petah Tikva. The upcoming d…

18-Year-Old's Hair Salon in Rehovot Burglarized, Equipment Worth 70,000 Shekels Stolen

An 18-year-old's hair salon in Rehovot was burglarized, with thieves stealing equipment worth 70,000 shekels. The owner, Tohar Shabo, expressed deep emotional distress but remains…

Beitar Jerusalem Fields Second Team in Toto Cup Match Against Hapoel Ramat Gan

Beitar Jerusalem played a second-string team against Hapoel Ramat Gan in a Toto Cup match for 7th-8th place at Rehovot's new stadium. After their exit from Conference League quali…

Israeli Premier League Referee Assignments Announced for Opening Round

The Israeli Referees Association announced the officials for the first round of the 2026/27 Premier League season, with key matches scheduled from August 22 to 24 across various s…

Residents Block Road with Trash Bins in Rehovot, Municipality Increases Patrols

Trash bins were used to block a main street in Rehovot during the Sabbath without official approval, prompting municipal patrols and opposition demands for action. The city suspec…

New Data Reveals Rehovot as Israel’s Electric Vehicle Capital

A new AI-analyzed database reveals Rehovot as a leading city for electric vehicles in Israel, with the Central District holding 39% of the EV fleet. Luxury car imports have surged…

Israeli Student Stripped of Gold Medal After Displaying Flag at International Computer Science Olympiad

Yotam Budnik, an Israeli high school student, won gold at the International Olympiad in Informatics but was stripped of his official medal after displaying the Israeli flag, as Is…

Hapoel Ramat Gan Returns to Israeli Premier League After 13 Years with Major Overhaul

Hapoel Ramat Gan has returned to the Israeli Premier League after 13 years, following a major ownership change and squad overhaul. The new owners rescued the club from financial c…

Ayal Nagar Strengthens Control Over Ashdod Crime Scene Despite Rival’s Killing

Following the 2022 killing of crime boss Beni Shlomo, Ayal Nagar strengthened his control over Ashdod’s criminal scene by forming key alliances, including a public peace with the…

Two Teens Charged with Arson of Japnika Restaurant After Consulting ChatGPT on Fire Laws

Two 18-year-olds from Rehovot are charged with arson after setting fire to a Japnika restaurant in Givatayim. One suspect consulted ChatGPT about arson laws two weeks prior. Evide…

Israel's Consumer Price Index Rises 0.3% in July with Annual Inflation at 1.5%, Housing Prices Stable

Israel's Consumer Price Index rose 0.3% in July 2026, with annual inflation at 1.5%. Housing prices showed minor monthly gains but declined annually, with regional disparities acr…

Israeli Premier League Announces Second Round Fixtures Including Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Maccabi Haifa

The Israeli Football League announced the second round fixtures, including Maccabi Tel Aviv hosting Maccabi Haifa on August 31 and Beitar Jerusalem playing Maccabi Netanya on Augu…

Melisron Reports Operational Gains and Office Project Boosts Despite Cancelled Mall Acquisition

Melisron improved its second-quarter 2026 operational results, driven by shopping malls and office projects in Tel Aviv, despite canceling a major mall acquisition due to antitrus…

Pizza Restaurant in Rehovot Reinvents Dining with Seven-Course Pizza Tasting Menu

Fabrica in Rehovot offers a unique seven-course pizza tasting menu featuring diverse doughs and techniques, inspired by Naples. Priced at 270 shekels with free wine and soda, the…

Tnuva Invests NIS 30 Million to Relocate Pasta Factory Amid Legal Disputes

Tnuva plans to invest NIS 30 million to relocate its pasta factory to the Rehovot dairy complex following the closure of its Olivia spreads factory. The move is linked to property…

Spinka Hasidic Leader Rabbi Beis Shmuel Tzvi Horowitz Dies at 58 in Williamsburg

Rabbi Beis Shmuel Tzvi Horowitz, the Spinka Hasidic Rebbe and leader of the Yeshurun community in Williamsburg, New York, died at 58. He was a revered Torah scholar and spiritual…

Ayal Nagar Rises as Crime Boss in Southern Israel After Controversial Truce

Ayal Nagar has risen to lead the southern Israeli crime scene after Benny Shlomo's murder, forming a rare truce with rival Lavi family members and expanding his influence in Ashdo…

Israeli Police Unveil Exclusive Footage and Indict Suspects in Violent Criminal Feud

Israeli police released exclusive footage and filed indictments against suspects involved in a violent grenade and arson campaign linked to the Mosli-Jerushi crime feud. The suspe…

Two Teens Charged for Arson at Givatayim Jafnika Branch Caught on Camera

Two 18-year-olds from Rehovot face indictment for arson at a Givatayim Jafnika branch last month, caught on camera pouring and igniting flammable liquid before fleeing on a scoote…

Kiso Restaurant Chain Plans IPO at 330 Million Shekel Valuation After Delays and Price Cut

Kiso, an Israeli Asian cuisine restaurant chain, plans an IPO on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange at a 330 million shekel valuation, lowering its initial target. The company aims to ra…

Israeli Firefighters Battle Intense Summer Heat and Wildfires Around the Clock

Israeli firefighters endure grueling 24-hour shifts battling wildfires amid intense summer heat, while urging public caution to prevent fires. They handle diverse emergencies, inc…

Israeli Content Creator Shirly Levy Breaks Down in Tears Missing Her Late Sister

Israeli content creator Shirly Levy emotionally dedicated a song to her late sister Shiran, who died in a motorcycle accident nearly a year ago. After attending a Kobi Peretz conc…