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Tel Aviv seaside restaurant Sitara will shut down permanently after missile damage

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First reported by N12 · Jun 24, 2026

What happened

Sitara, a well-known North Tel Aviv seaside restaurant, is closing permanently after a missile struck and destroyed it during the war with Iran. Owner Harel Blo said months of paying rent, failed investor talks and the security situation led him to shut it down after 22 years.

  • 01Sitara in North Tel Aviv is closing permanently after 22 years.
  • 02A missile damaged the restaurant during the war with Iran.
  • 03Owner Harel Blo paid 100,000 shekels a month for 18 months.
  • 04Investor talks, including with ZUMA, collapsed as security worsened.
  • 05Blo thanked diners, suppliers and employees in a farewell message.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

WallaCenter · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Tel Aviv seaside restaurant Sitara will shut down permanently after missile damage
N12Center · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Iconic Seatara Restaurant to Close After 22 Years
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Iconic Tel Aviv restaurant Seatara to close after 22 years

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