Netanya

Carol Fesler appeal puts sentence in Rafael Edna hit-and-run case back before court

Rafael’s death in May 2023 became a rallying point for wider public frustration over road violence, accountability, and what many in the Ethiopian community saw as failures in cases' treatment.

View of the empty courtroom at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on July 13, 2025.
 Bruschetta fresca

Raffaello: Bringing authentic Italian flair to Netanya’s dining scene - restaurant review

Menu option at Vitkin Winery.

Exploring Vitkin Winery’s tastings and dairy menu in Kfar Vitkin - review

Laniado surgeons operating under fire have 45 seconds to reach shelter.

Laniado Hospital begins building a large, innovative emergency hospital at a cost of NIS 200M


Maree Sky Lounge: The closest thing to gastronomic heaven - review

We visited the Maree restaurant there recently, escaping Passover cleaning and preparation for a few blissful hours of great food and wonderful ambience.

 Maree Sky Lounge

Hotel on the sea - Spa hotel David Tower Netanya


PokeShop: An adventurous meal for fish-loving Israelis - review

For a people raised on gefilte fish and chopped liver, poke (which originated in Hawaii) is a very different kettle of fish.

 PokeShop

Jerusalem’s Ultimate flying disc team leads the league after beating New Age

Jerusalem Syndrome is first to oust the Ra’anana team from the top slot • set to play central Israel’s Element, the other top league team, on April 5.

Halell Romano of Jerusalem Syndrome (L) reaches for a pass while teammate Jakob Rheins (2nd R), opponent/coach Yaron Katzir (R) and Dave Landesman (distant L) watch. (Ayelet Ben Zion)

Netanya's City Market gets a big facelift - review

There are plans afoot to open a meat restaurant not far from the Kuvsah with caravans, already in place, to serve a variety of meat dishes. There’s also a dance floor and a small stage.

 Food at Netanya's City Market

Dudes: Helping out with Israel's war effort - review

Until you eat at Dudes, you can have no idea how many variations a simple hamburger can be presented in.

 Dudes

Netanya's history: Pioneering Sela's neighborhood revitalization program

Demolishing eight buildings with 116 units, it aims to erect 1,000 new apartments in three towers and two 10-story buildings.

 Renewal Plan for the Sela Neighborhood in Netanya.

US teen arrested for killing Israeli Air Force envoy in Washington state

The suspected teenager was driving a stolen car when he struck Major Yonatan Nahon earlier this month near his residence in the state of Washington.

 Major Yonatan Nahon, December 2023.

Here is a list of free family-friendly Hanukkah activities in Israel happening despite war

With larger festivals scrapped, holiday fun for the whole family can still be found throughout the country.

 CHILDREN TAKE part in a Hanukkah candle lighting.

El Gaucho: Why bother to cook for Shabbat when you can order? - review

It’s great to be able to buy good, well-prepared food and spend your time doing something worthwhile like charity work, or even enjoying bridge and golf games, if that’s your thing.

 El Gaucho