Petah Tikva

Beyond the headlines: Not who we are - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

People gather outside a Pizza Hut branch in Petah Tikva, lighting candles and placing flowers in memory of employee Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, who was stabbed and later died of his wounds on the eve of Independence Day, April 25, 2026.
Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, 21, was stabbed in Petah Tikva on Independence Day and later succumbed to his wounds.

Police arrest a total of 16 suspects related to the murder of Yemanu Binyamin Zalka

Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, 21, was stabbed in Petah Tikva on Independence Day and later succumbed to his wounds.

Tame the phenomenon: The frightening increase in youth crime needs to be handled - editorial

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Petah Tikva teacher sentenced to 11 years in prison for sex offenses against student


With an investment of NIS 700,000: Shemo opens branch in Petah Tikva

The Shemo Patisserie chain by pastry chef Miki Shemo expands with a new branch in the Grand Mall of Petah Tikva.

 Miki Shemo

Maccabi TA tops Mac Petah Tikva for Super Cup title

Maccabi Tel Aviv came out of the gates on fire as Eran Zahavi had a quality chance in front of the goal while Dan Bitton tried his luck from the outside but came up empty.

 MACCABI TEL AVIV celebrates on the pitch at Bloomfield Stadium this week after beating Maccabi Petah Tikva 2-0 in the Super Cup season opener.

Israel's art roundup: Celebrating a golden Jubilee of Jerusalem Prints

Art Roundup is a monthly glance at some of the finest art exhibitions and events currently shown across the country.

 ARIK KILEMNIK at the Jerusalem Print Workshops.

Threefold passenger increase, mayor ousted: The line that surprised experts

Dan's Line 41 serves 120,000 monthly passengers, linking Petah Tikva to Holon and Kiryat Ono to the Red Line, emphasizing benefits and political risks.


New Israeli start-up set to expand Minecraft Education in Israeli, US schools

Arcademy's CEO Alex Gold noted that they launched the initial program in Petah Tikva because it was the leading city in Israel for using Minecraft in classrooms.

 Arcademy CEO Alex Gold works with CMO Meital Atia and CTO Matan Haim Shitrit.

‘This is how we are coping:’ New art exhibit in Petah Tikva explores October 7 atrocities

Featuring 150 series of photographs, installations, and texts, the exhibit narrates the story of southern Israel before and after the October 7 massacre.

A house burns down in Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023.

Investment of NIS 65 million: Ofer Hakanyon Hagadol in Petah Tikva undergoes renewal

Ofer Hakanyon Hagadol in Petah Tikva, part of the Ofer Malls chain owned by Melisron, will invest approximately NIS 65 million in a comprehensive renewal project.


Petach Tikva’s Grand Mall to undergo NIS 65m. facelift

As part of improving the mix of stores, many shops were opened and upgraded in the mall.

 This Petach Tikvah mall will be at the receiving end of a multi-million shekel renovation

Pescara Restaurant: The best secret in Petah Tikva - review

Chef Cobi Bachar founded the popular Happy Fish restaurant at Jerusalem’s Mamilla Hotel and brings his experience and creative ideas to the Pescara restaurant.

 THE GNOCCHI at Pescara

Petah Tikva's Academic project: Attracting youth and innovation

Municipality launches a massive academic venture with sports and culture, bridging with the city's hi-tech zones across extensive grounds.

 Illustration: Petah Tikva's Academic project