Petah Tikva

Kfar Saba dominates among Israeli cities in quality of life rankings - study

Jerusalem led the group in reported drinking water quality, and residents reported the fewest new cases of malignant tumors. 

Night view of skyscrapers in the skyline of Tel Aviv, on July 6, 2025
Illustrative photo.

Embrace the wins: When life turns upside down, focus on what you can control

Cases of the measles rise in Israel.

Petah Tikva declared 'red city' for measles outbreak, six-month-old children to be vaccinated

BEITAR JERUSALEM'S Yarden Shua celebrates with his teammates after scoring his third goal to complete his first hat-trick during a 5-0 victory over Ironi Tiberias.

Shua hits 'hat-trick' in Beitar’s 5-0 rout as Israeli league delivers drama across the board


Convicted sexual offender slapped with full one-year prison sentence

Shne'or Landau was convicted of indecent acts towards 17 minors, and was originally sentenced to seven months of community service.

STUDENTS in school.

Two synagogues in Petah Tikvah vandalized

"The feeling is terrible, it is a feeling of pain and deep crying."

Synagogue broken into in Petah Tikva, Dec. 18, 2021

An immigrant-turned-university rector's passion for ideas

From London to Petah Tikva.

Prof. Chaim Hames

Man dies after attending friend's funeral and falling into burial plot

The victim's family intends to sue Chevra Kadisha, the main company that overseas Jewish burial in Israel, for NIS 2.5 million.

Har HaMenuchot cemetery, Jerusalem

IDF demolishes home of Palestinian accused of killing Israeli

Rabbi Shai Ohayon was allegedly stabbed to death by Khalil Doikat in August.

Demolition of home of terrorist who killed Rabbi Shai Ohayon

Israeli sports commentator fired after making racist remarks live on air

In response to a missed strike, Sport 5 commentator Shlomo Sharaf issued the remark: "He should go eat bananas; I would put him on the plane and deport him right now."

Football / soccer ball

High Court of Justice halts demolition of home of Petah Tikva terrorist

The Palestinian terrorist who killed Ohayon was charged with murder in September.

Protest rally at site of stabbing attack in Petah Tikva, August 29, 2020

Destructive 'super-termites' discovered in Israel for the first time

The termite "destroys railroad tracks, telephone poles…and underground electricity lines causing power outages,” said Dr. Gilad Ben Tzvi.

Fomosan termite

Terrorist who murdered Rabbi Shai Ohayon charged with murder

The terrorist "did not express any empathy, remorse or sorrow in relation to the victim or his family members" during his questioning.

Scene of stabbing in Petah Tikva, August 26, 2020

Hundreds protest at site of deadly stabbing: Jewish blood isn't worthless!

"The love of fellow Jews ('ahavat Yisrael' – literally 'the love of Israel') is the answer, the revenge."

Protest rally at site of stabbing attack in Petah Tikva, August 29, 2020