Tel Aviv
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Tel Aviv, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Ofer Yannay Gifts Hapoel Players Luxury Watches Worth €50,000 Each
Ofer Yannay gave Hapoel Tel Aviv players Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watches worth at least €50,000 each at the team’s end-of-season dinner. He also said the coaching staff will get…
Revolut nears Israeli banking license that could shake up the market
Revolut is close to getting a Bank of Israel “narrow bank” license that would let it add deposits and loans in Israel. The move could intensify competition against major banks, af…
Hapoel Tel Aviv to host EuroLeague games in Sofia if needed
Hapoel Tel Aviv said its 2026/27 EuroLeague home games will be played at Arena 8888 in Sofia if Israel is unavailable. The club still wants to host in Tel Aviv and said its player…
72-Year-Old Man Suspected of Sex Offenses Against Autistic Teen in Central Israel
Police arrested a 72-year-old man from central Israel on suspicion of sexual offenses against a 17-year-old autistic teen. A Tel Aviv court extended his detention by one day, orde…
Two Israelis Arrested in Poland With 100 Kg of Khat in Luggage
Two Israeli women were arrested in Krakow after arriving from Tel Aviv with 100 kilograms of khat in four suitcases. Polish authorities charged them with drug smuggling and said t…
Electric bicycle rider seriously hurt in Tel Aviv car crash
A man in his 50s was seriously injured when a car struck his electric bicycle on Weizmann Street in Tel Aviv. Magen David Adom evacuated him to Ichilov Hospital.
Signs Mount of a Potential Jordan Border Crisis as Security Warnings Grow
An Israeli Navy interception near Eilat has heightened concern that Jordan's border could face a new security threat. The report says relations with Amman are at a historic low, w…
Kobi Refua Says He Is Fully Committed to Bnei Eilat After Viral Ben Yehuda Clash
Kobi Refua, newly named sporting director of Bnei Eilat, said he is committed to building the club into a promotion contender in its first season. He also addressed the viral half…
Al-Taawoun unveils Zarko Lazetic, but omits Maccabi Tel Aviv from his resume
Zarko Lazetic has been named Al-Taawoun’s new coach and will begin next season on a reported $2 million salary. In its official introduction on Thursday, the Saudi club omitted Ma…
17-Year-Old Killed in Jaffa Shooting as Police Open Murder Probe
A shooting on Ibn Rashad Street in Jaffa wounded two 17-year-old boys, and one later died. Police opened a murder investigation, assigned it to the Ayalon unit, and said the case…
Rabbinic weddings, protests, and political meetups fill this week’s gossip roundup
Kikar HaShabbat’s weekly gossip column covers rabbinic weddings, political meetings, protest activity, and music-industry updates. It also reports a failed subscription effort by…
Leak Probe: Netanyahu Aide Suspected of Deleting Phone Evidence After Feldstein Arrest
Jonathan Urich, a close aide to Benjamin Netanyahu, is suspected of deleting evidence after Eli Feldstein’s arrest in the Bild leak case. The Tel Aviv District Court refused to re…
Court Orders House Arrest for Driver Filmed Brandishing Gun at Haredi Protesters
A Jerusalem court released to house arrest a driver accused of pointing a gun at Haredi anti-draft protesters on Route 1. Police said he was arrested after video footage emerged…
Moshe Damayo Takes New Advisory Role at Maccabi Kiryat Malakhi
Moshe Damayo has joined Maccabi Kiryat Malakhi as senior professional adviser. The Liga Alef South club says he will help shape the squad, staff and long-term strategy, as well as…
Jerusalem Honors Adi Gordon as Streetball 2026 Wraps Up
Jerusalem closed Streetball 2026 after two days, with hundreds of players from 130 teams competing. The city honored Adi Gordon, marking 30 years since his famous winning basket s…
Nimni: Goldhar Was Involved in Detail, and Naharne Made a Good Impression
Avi Nimni said Dor Peretz turned down higher offers from abroad and signed a new three-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv. He detailed the salary terms, the long negotiations, and th…
Quiz answers reveal the song that mentions Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 5-0 loss
A Hebrew quiz page revealed the answer to a question about the song that mentions Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 5-0 loss to Maccabi Haifa. The song was identified as Mashina’s "Lehitraot Neu…
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…
Fresh Color 2026 Showcases a Crowded, Colorful Cross Section of Israeli Art
Fresh Paint 2026 opened in Tel Aviv and runs through June 29, featuring Israeli art, design, and a large emerging-artists incubator. The fair includes new prizes, works by establi…
Foreign-Buyer Sales Nearly Double W-Box's Pace in Givat Ramon
W-Box sharply boosted sales at its Givat Ramon luxury project by targeting foreign buyers, selling 19 apartments for 206 million shekels in two months. The project, near Tel Aviv’…
Feynman’s Restaurant Dilemma, Solved Decades Later
Researchers from Oxford, Princeton and CUNY proved that Richard Feynman’s napkin formula for choosing between a familiar restaurant dish and a new one was optimal. The study, publ…
Dor Peretz Signs Record Israeli Salary Deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv
Dor Peretz signed a new long-term contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday after weeks of uncertainty and foreign interest. The deal makes him one of the highest-paid Israelis i…
Fenerbahce Releases Four Players After Landing Three New Signings
Fenerbahce released four players on Thursday to make room for expected additions, including Shane Larkin, Shaq Shields and Braxton Key. The departures include Maccabi Tel Aviv can…
Bereaved families mark 1,000 days since October 7 with nationwide protest and memorial events
Bereaved families, hostage families and survivors announced a nationwide day of protest and remembrance next Thursday, marking 1,000 days since October 7. They are demanding a sta…
Yonatan Urich Says He Will Keep Working in Netanyahu’s Office After Court Rejection
Yonatan Urich said he will keep working for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after a Tel Aviv District Court again rejected the prosecution’s bid to restrict him. He claimed the…
NASA selects Israeli satellite-imaging firm for commercial data contract
ImageSat International has signed a two-and-a-half-year framework deal with NASA to supply satellite imagery from its EROS and RUNNER systems. NASA said the broader commercial-dat…
New Bar Pronto blends legacy with a modern Italian menu in Tel Aviv
Bar Pronto has reopened at Herzl 4 in Tel Aviv under chef Moshiko Gamlieli as a modern Italian-style bar and trattoria. The menu was developed over six months and now features 20…
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…
Masked teens disrupt Tel Aviv ninth-grade graduation party, police investigate
Masked teenagers disrupted a ninth-grade graduation party at a central Tel Aviv school, prompting police to open an investigation and arrest a 17-year-old from northern Israel. Th…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Weighs Reunion With Eli Dasa
Maccabi Tel Aviv is seriously weighing a move to bring back Eli Dasa, who left the club in 2019. The 33-year-old Israel captain is now a free agent after a strong season with NEC…
Roman Sorkin Released From Israel Squad Because of Injury
Roman Sorkin has been released from Israel’s national team squad because of injury ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Germany and Croatia. Israel is also missing five other inj…
Tiberias Childhood Friends Turn a Café Gamble Into a Hotel Bar Expansion
Maor Sahar and Idan Shmo, childhood friends from Tiberias, are opening NO.2, a kosher bar-restaurant on Tel Aviv’s waterfront next week. Their café business led to a partnership w…
Lundberg's Salary Demand Nearly Triples, Pushing Him Further from Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv remains far from signing Lundberg after his camp raised its demand to $10 million for three seasons. The latest request is far above earlier talks and last season…
Lufthansa Group to Ramp Up Israel Flights in July and August
Lufthansa Group is gradually restoring flights to and from Israel after resuming service in June. It will operate about 29 weekly flights in July and roughly 54 in August, with ad…
May Hatuel Says She Is Not Ready for Children After 'The Amazing Race' Fame
May Hatuel says the fame from "The Amazing Race" brought work opportunities, online abuse, and tension at home. In a podcast interview, she defended her close friendship with Itai…
64-Year-Old Worker Injured by Electric Saw in Tel Aviv Renovation Accident
A 64-year-old worker was cut by an electric saw during renovation work on Levinsky Street in Tel Aviv. He received first aid at the scene and was evacuated in moderate condition t…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Director Hints at Possible Bonzie Colson Return
Maccabi Tel Aviv director Eric Shatilman said the club expects a signing within days and to complete its roster by mid-July. He also hinted that former player Bonzie Colson could…
Zviki Hadar on Aging, Comedy, and Staying Relevant
Zviki Hadar reflected on his 60-year life and career, from early odd jobs and satire to his role in the successful film "Kupa Reshita." He discussed aging, his Beersheba identity…
Maccabi Netanya signs right-back Alon Azogi for two years
Maccabi Netanya signed 26-year-old right-back Alon Azogi from Bnei Sakhnin on a two-year deal. The club paid 200,000 shekels to activate his release clause.
Shtilman Says Maccabi Tel Aviv Will Raise Budget Into EuroLeague’s Top Six
Erik Shtilman said Maccabi Tel Aviv has approved a major budget increase that could lift it into the EuroLeague’s top six. He also said the club hopes to finalize a signing within…
Deal Nears Between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Dor Peretz
Maccabi Tel Aviv is close to signing Dor Peretz on a three-year deal with an option for a fourth year. The agreement could be completed Thursday or Friday, and Peretz is expected…
Rothman Faces Protest at Tel Aviv University Amid Fierce Debate Over Attorney General Bill
Simcha Rothman was met by a protest at Tel Aviv University while attending a debate with Dr. Ronit Levine-Schnur. The same day, his proposed bill to split the attorney general’s p…
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…
Tel Aviv's White Night events to run with all-night light rail service
Ahead of Tel Aviv-Yafo’s White Night events starting this evening, Tabel said the light rail will operate all night. The service will run between Petah Tikva and Bat Yam.
Taiwan Opens Its First Jewish Cemetery as Israeli Man Is Buried There
Taipei inaugurated Taiwan’s first Jewish cemetery this week and used it for the burial of a 73-year-old Israeli who had lived there. Family members from abroad, Chabad emissaries…
Can Israel's Defense Tech Stand on Its Own Without the U.S.?
An Israeli Business article asks whether Israel can sustain its defense needs if U.S. support weakens. Experts say full independence is impossible, but Israel must rapidly expand…
Police officer investigated over alleged assault on ultra-Orthodox protester on Geha Road
A police officer is under investigation after video allegedly showed him kicking an ultra-Orthodox protester in the head during a Geha Road demonstration against arrests of Torah…
Nebius lands another $2 billion from Nvidia as its AI cloud valuation surges
Nebius, the Dutch AI infrastructure company founded by Israelis Arkady Volozh and Roman Chernin, raised $2 billion from Nvidia. The company’s market value is nearing $70 billion a…
