Sharon
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Sharon, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Man in His 30s Critically Wounded in Shooting in Jisr az-Zarqa
A man in his 30s was critically wounded Tuesday evening in a shooting in Jisr az-Zarqa and taken to Hillel Yaffe Medical Center. Police say the apparent motive is criminal, and th…
Poll Finds Ganzknot Backers Favor Arab Parties in Government
A new poll for Yaakov Bardugo’s show says most Gadi Eisenkot supporters back an Arab-party-backed government and nearly half support a Palestinian state. The survey also portrays…
A New Italian Trattoria in the Sharon Wins High Praise
Chef Motti Super has opened Lento, a new Italian-Mediterranean trattoria in Hutzot Shfayim with Gilad Yarkoni. The reviewer calls it the best Italian trattoria in Israel, praising…
Two Haredi Women Detained in Poland with 100 kg of Khat in Suitcases
Two 23-year-old Haredi women from Israel’s Sharon region were arrested in Krakow with 100 kilograms of khat in their luggage while transiting to Frankfurt. Polish authorities orde…
18-Year-Old Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt in Crash Near Beit Yehoshua
An 18-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured Tuesday after crashing on Route 553 near Beit Yehoshua. Magen David Adom evacuated him to Meir Hospital in Kfar Saba while he was…
Fourth-Grade Pupil Injures Teacher’s Head During Violent School Fight in Petah Tikva
A fourth-grade pupil in Petah Tikva attacked his class teacher while she was breaking up a fight, hitting her in the head with a stainless-steel bottle. She was evacuated for trea…
Petition Claims Nature Rangers Made Shooting Stray Dogs Routine
Let the Animals Live has petitioned the Jerusalem District Court, accusing the Israel Nature and Parks Authority of routinely shooting stray dogs instead of using nonlethal option…
Eastern Rail Line Opens Partly, Marking a Historic First With Major Gaps
Israel’s eastern rail line will open Sunday in a partial launch with three new stations and no weekend service. Passengers will need to change at North Rosh HaAyin, while full ele…
E-Z's old prediction about Odes Azoulay proves true
A 2017 cover video resurfaced showing E-Z predicting that Odes Azoulay would become a star. Azoulay later broke through with “Or,” and she and E-Z recently released the successful…
IDF Data Show Highest Enlistment in Religious and Kibbutz-Moshav Schools, and a Sharp Rise in Women Combat Roles
New IDF data show that secular schools in central Israel, kibbutzim and moshavim have the highest enlistment rates, while ultra-Orthodox enlistment remains very low. The sharpest…
Ben Gurion Airport Set for Record Passenger Day Since Operation Rising Lion
Ben Gurion Airport is set to handle more than 75,000 passengers on Thursday, its highest daily traffic since Operation Rising Lion began. The Airports Authority expects over 2 mil…
Academy Snubs Israeli Film Industry, Invites Palestinian Filmmakers Instead
The Academy invited 529 new members, but no one from Israel’s active film industry made the list. Instead, the invitees included Palestinian filmmakers, Israeli-born Hollywood-bas…
Extra Trains Planned After Oudia Concert in Ramat Gan
Israel Railways will add special trains tonight after Oudia’s concert at Ramat Gan Stadium. The extra service will run from Bnei Brak and Tel Aviv Savidor Center to northern, sout…
Family Court Voids Ethiopian Immigrant’s Will Over Missing Amharic Translation
A Family Court in Kiryat Gat voided the will of a 93-year-old Ethiopian immigrant after finding it was never actually translated into Amharic. The judge accepted testimony that th…
E-bike rider critically hurt on Route 444 in the Sharon area
A man about 65 was seriously injured while riding an electric bicycle on Highway 444 in the Sharon area. Magen David Adom evacuated him to a hospital in Petah Tikva.
Bringing Down Begin to Elevate Netanyahu
Yaakov Bardugo, a close Netanyahu ally and Channel 14 commentator, recently praised Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel’s true first Sephardi and periphery prime minister. The article ar…
Defense contractor killed in operational accident in northern Gaza
A defense ministry contractor was killed in northern Gaza when a mosque minaret collapsed onto his engineering vehicle during terrain-flattening work. The report also lists funera…
Israel’s MMA national team finalized after 14 championship bouts
Israel’s MMA federation crowned 14 national champions at finals in Southern Sharon on Tuesday night. The winners will represent Israel at next year’s European and world championsh…
Ultranational Politics, Draft Crisis and Coalition Bargains Dominate Heated Panel
A Srugim panel debated ultra-Orthodox draft demands, Likud primaries, Shabbat business closures and Naftali Bennett’s politics. Speakers sharply clashed over whether the governmen…
Suspected spotted fever outbreak affects eight children in Emek Hefer
Eight children from the Emek Hefer area were hospitalized over the past week with fever and rash, and three cases of spotted fever were confirmed. Health authorities are investiga…
Bnei Yehuda Cleared to Join Women’s Premier League After Meeting Financial Rules
Bnei Yehuda, the women’s National League champions, was initially denied promotion for failing financial criteria. After receiving a special extension, it met the deadline, secure…
The Moral Case Against Ultra-Orthodox Road Blockades
An opinion article argues that ultra-Orthodox road blockades during a protest over draft enforcement have no moral legitimacy, even though protest itself is legal. It contrasts th…
Miri Regev Tries Again to Place Ofer Malka at the Airports Authority
Miri Regev is trying to appoint Ofer Malka as a director at the Israel Airports Authority after his failed bid to become CEO. He was previously rejected over eligibility and exper…
Dolav Haziza weighs staying at Maccabi Haifa, a move abroad, or interest from other Israeli clubs
Dolav Haziza is considering whether to stay at Maccabi Haifa, move elsewhere in Israel, or leave for Europe after being told he is not in the club’s plans. Beitar Jerusalem, Hapoe…
Dafa releases a new tribal-style version of “Ali Geva”
Project Dafa released a new version of “Ali Geva” built around a Bedouin folk melody. The group says it aimed to honor the song’s roots with a tribal, live arrangement while keepi…
Hod Hasharon man arrested over suspected indecent act in Herzliya beach restroom
Police arrested a man from Hod Hasharon, in his 40s, on suspicion of committing an indecent act in a women’s restroom at Akadia Beach in Herzliya. Minors were present at the scene…
A New Wine Bar Brings Style and Strong Wines to Bnei Brak-Ramat Gan Area
Sideways, a new wine bar in the Ono Valley near Sheba Medical Center, is being praised for its stylish neighborhood feel and strong wine selection. The bar offers 80 wines, food d…
Indictment Filed Against Goor Levi Over Secret Photos in Dressing Rooms
Israeli prosecutors have charged Goor Levi with secretly filming women and girls in fitting rooms at the TLV Mall in Tel Aviv. He also faces charges over recording a sexual encoun…
Tens of Thousands of Haredim Expected to Join Car-Convoy Protests, with Roadblocks and Medics on Alert
Haredi groups are staging a nationwide car convoy protest on Wednesday, with 19 launch points and final destination Prison 10 in the Sharon. Police coordination, ambulance deploym…
‘Mafatim’ Recap Says Several Couples Are Close to Breaking Point
A recap of the latest “Mafatim” episodes says several couples are nearing serious trouble while Niv and Assaf are unexpectedly improving. The harshest criticism is reserved for Ne…
‘Mafteach? No, the Relationship Troubles Are Getting Worse on Married at First Sight’
A recap of recent "Married at First Sight" episodes says Noya and Ari, Evyatar and Noy, and Liki and Tomer all look shaky. Niv and Assaf emerge as the season’s most promising coup…
Second Complaint Filed Against Pediatrician Already Indicted on Indecent Assault Charges
A second woman has accused Dr. Leonid Zeitlin of indecent acts, saying he abused her as a child during pediatric visits in Modi'in Illit. Her complaint was filed after news of his…
Fresh Paint Fair Spotlights Textile, Metal, and War-Tinged Works
Fresh Paint opened its 17th edition today in Tel Aviv and will run until next Monday at 7 Kramnitski Street. The fair showcases hundreds of artists and designers, with standout wo…
How a Near-Settlement at Lucifer Police Station Shaped the Making of Beit Yatir
Former South Hebron Hills regional chief Zviky Bar Chai recounts how Lucifer Police Station nearly became an early settlement foothold for Beit Yatir. He says the plan was stopped…
FIMI's Idan Sharoni Says War-Era Exits Reached $3.6 Billion as Public-Relations and Media Moves Continue
Yishai Davidi said FIMI realized $3.6 billion in exits during the war years and highlighted Bet Shemesh Engines as a major turnaround. The article also noted a Publicis Israel AI…
Prof. Sigal Sadanetsky Named Permanent Public Health Chief at Israel's Health Ministry
Israel's Health Ministry has permanently appointed Prof. Sigal Sadanetsky as head of its Public Health Division. She had been serving in the post since February and will now lead…
Court orders partial payout after insurer says car’s business use was concealed
A Petah Tikva court found that a policyholder failed to disclose a material fact about a car’s business use, but did not commit fraud. The insurer was ordered to pay NIS 98,000, a…
Ben Gurion fuel crisis may be resolved within 24 hours, ministry chief says
Israel’s Transport Ministry says the dispute over American refuelers at Ben Gurion Airport is close to resolution, possibly within 24 hours. Officials say the situation has limite…
Elitzur Netanya appoints Shai Siglavitz as its new sporting director
Elitzur Netanya named Shai Siglavitz its new sporting director as it prepares for next season in the National League. Siglavitz, 42, previously coached Maccabi Ra’anana and has wo…
Police Seek Help Locating Missing 15-Year-Old Yosef Chaim Shindman
Police are seeking public assistance to locate Yosef Chaim Shindman, a 15-year-old from Beit El, who was last seen on June 20 in Ein Vered. Officers released his description and a…
A One-Time CAR-T Treatment Is Changing the Conversation on Myeloma Cure
Doctors are increasingly discussing a possible cure for some multiple myeloma patients, driven by advanced treatments such as CAR-T. The article highlights 64-year-old Hod HaSharo…
IDF Strikes Armed Militant Cell in Southern Lebanon After Spotting Threat Near Troops
The IDF said it struck an armed militant cell in southern Lebanon on Wednesday evening after spotting it near Israeli troops. The military framed the attack as part of an ongoing…
Police chief urges unity amid investigation of senior officers
Police Commissioner Danny Levy backed Israel Police personnel in a letter after the opening of an investigation into senior officers Alona Shushan and Lior Abudraham over alleged…
Five Israelis expelled from Dubai over suspected cannabis smuggling
Five Israelis from central Israel and the Sharon region were deported from Dubai after being found with hashish and marijuana. A source said some were fined and blacklisted from f…
Elizur Holon Signs Promising Young Guard Maya Elmalih
Maya Elmalih, a highly rated 18-year-old guard from Ramat HaSharon and Israel’s under-20 team, signed with Elizur Holon on Tuesday. Holon, last season’s runner-up, sees her as a m…
150,000 Calls for Help as Mental Health System Faces Burnout and Trust Crisis
A major conference in Tel Aviv examined Israel’s post-October 7 mental health crisis, highlighting soaring demand, therapist burnout and gaps in access to care. Speakers called fo…
Netanyahu Tells Court He Was Written Off Twice in His Political Career
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified Tuesday at the Tel Aviv District Court in his corruption trial. During defense questioning, he said he was politically written off in 1…
A Gas Station Shish Kabab Spot That Delivers Serious Food
HaSene HaBo’er, a new skewer restaurant at the Paz gas station at Tzomet HaKfar HaYarok, is drawing praise for its food and attention to detail. The menu mixes classic grill items…