Rishon lezion

Chetz the dog, wounded in Iranian strike during Operation Rising Lion, learns to walk again

“At first, I'd have given him a low chance [of survival], but the more I got to know him, I saw he wanted to. He wants to live, he wants to fight. So let’s give him that chance,” his vet said.

Chetz the dog and Dr. Talia Adler.
Shlomi Nechaisi, owner of the Amy Group

Amy Group acquires Planet Rishon Lezon for NIS 300 million

Students participate in the hackathon at WIZO Nachlat Yehuda.

WIZO Rishon Lezion youth village teens create fact-checking bot

Israeli sculptor Yaacov Agam seen at the Agam Museum in Rishon LeZion, January 11, 2026.

Israeli artist, pioneer of kinetic art Yaacov Agam dies at 98


IDF to hold tsunami response drill after unusual earthquakes in Greece

This comes after unusual earthquakes off the coast of Santorini made security officials concerned that a tsunami would strike Israel.

An illustrative image of a tsunami warning sign.

'Heartbreaking full circle': Holocaust survivor dies two weeks after IDF soldier grandson

“Magda devoted her life to preserving the memory of the Holocaust and sharing her remarkable life story with future generations,” said Raz Kinstlich, mayor of Rishon Lezion.

 Magda Baratz and Asaf Cafri.

Dozens of apartments in the sought-after city will be offered for rent at a reduced price

The tender has been completed: Another 136 housing units will be built for stable rental in the city • 25% of the apartments will be offered at a reduced price.

 Rishon Lezion

Ashdod edges Rishon for Israel women’s hoops title

Maccabi Ashdod defeated Hapoel Rishon Lezion 76-60 in the fifth and decisive game of the series.

Maccabi Ashdod players and coaches celebrate after clinching the championship over Hapoel Rishon Lezion.

With a heavenly design: The famous café opens another vibrant branch

Café Gan Sipur is opening a new restaurant in Rishon Lezion West. And what’s behind the design?

Café Gan Sipur, Rishon Lezion West

Second ‘Hatzinor’ low-cost supermarket opens in Rishon Lezion

The supermarket is able to offer reduced prices on key products by avoiding costs associated with overhead, branding, and marketing.

 Shelves carts in a supermarket

‘Optimistic & full of light’ - The creative child of survivors 

The accomplished collage artist notes with pride that her birth date coincides with International Women’s Day and that the State of Israel was born not long after her arrival into the world.

 HANNA BEN ELIEZER CURTIS

Dolphins sighted 2.5 miles off coast of Rishon Lezion

The sighting comes amidst reports of a declining apex predator population in the Mediterranean region.

Dolphins spotted miles off from Rishon Lezion's coast.

Live your dream at Protea by the Sea

All-new luxurious beachfront retirement residence in Rishon LeZion.


The giant expands: Israel's largest mall adds another floor and 60 stores

Continuing to expand with a significant addition: A new floor named Platinum, spanning 12,000 square meters and featuring approximately 60 stores, international and local retail chains, restaurants,

 Kanyon Hazahav