Netanya

Likud candidate Avi Slama wins Netanya's special mayoral race

The newly elected mayor secured a first-round victory, defeating three other candidates and officially concluding the election campaign.

Avi Salama, the newly elected mayor of Netanya, celebrates his victory after the polls close in the Netanya mayoral election at his campaign headquarters in Netanya, January 20, 2026.
An illustration of an Israeli voting at the ballot box.

Netanya prepares for elections after mayor passes away

South African Jews, aged 60 and over, recently arrived via a Jewish Agency aliyah project, meet at Telfed - South African Zionist Federation in Raanana.

Homeward bound: Why South African Jews are making aliyah to Israel now - opinion

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Suspect caught at Ben-Gurion Airport after Kadima shooting, while drugs were found in Netanya


Bagel Café: Try it – you won’t be disappointed - review

The café is open all day, and contrary to what you might think from the name, it serves many other items besides bagels, such as make-it-yourself salads and filled buns.

 Bagel Café

Michelin-starred chef brings high-end Japanese dining to Netanya with Dashi restaurant - review

The restaurant is yet another storefront along Independence Square, but the size and the simple decor belie the quality of this specialty restaurant.

 A dish served at the restaurant.

Toddlers found wandering streets of Netanya alone, Israel Police investigate

The Netanya police opened an investigation into the incident and are expected to question the daycare staff. 

 View of buildings and houses in the central Israeli city of Netanya, September 8, 2024.

Yitzhak Tshuva opens a hotel in a surprising location in Israel

A stunning project in Ir Yamim, Netanya, includes two hotels with 600 rooms, restaurants, and boutiques, aimed at strengthening Israeli tourism and its economy.

 Visualization of Yitzhak Tshuva's hospitality and leisure project in Ir Yamim, Netanya

New Netanya neighborhood: 1,650 apartments, park, and regional hospital

Israel's Land Authority approves "Golf Complex" in Netanya, featuring 1,656 housing units, commercial space, a metropolitan park, and a designated site for a regional hospital.

 Illustration: The Israel Land Authority's plan to establish a new residential neighborhood in Netanya – "Golf Complex."

100 Million Shekels: Will a new bypass end traffic jams in Netanya's east?

The Netanya Municipality has begun an NIS 100 million project for a new bypass road, aimed at easing severe traffic jams in the eastern part of the city that impact residents' quality of life.

  Tzameret Plan of Netanya.

Police arrest two Hadera residents for allegedly attempting assassination of intelligence target

Two Hadera residents were arrested for involvement in the attempted assassination of a senior intelligence target, with more arrests expected.

Israel Police at the scene of an explosion in southern Tel Aviv, August 18, 2024.

Hayekev: Netanya's universally popular restaurant - review

We enjoyed a very warm welcome recently and were able to remind ourselves just how good an eatery Hayekev is – both food and service well up to standard.

 Hayekev

Stadium in Netanya to be named after city's mayor

The 73-year-old Feirberg has served as the mayor of the city since November 1998. About two and a half months ago, she revealed on her Facebook account that she is facing medical issues.

 Mayor of Netanya Miriam Feirberg at the Federation of Local Authorities conference in Tel Aviv, December 8, 2022.

Netanya Police arrest man on suspicion of sexual assault after extensive search

Following an investigation at the police station in Netanya, the suspect, a 32-year-old city resident, was jailed, and his detention was extended.

 Police in Netanya (Illustrative)