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Man indicted on two rape counts following paid sexual encounter in Bat Yam

Shein stole NIS 4,000 from her wallet and threatened a friend of hers, ‘B’, who arrived at the hotel room to help her. He held a club to the friend’s lower back and ordered her to leave.

Arab communities and critics accuse the Israel Police of not doing enough to protect the people and prevent murders amid rising crime in the community.
Passengers at Tel Aviv Savidor Central Railway Station, September 24, 2026.

Israel Railways to reduce service in central Israel 'during peak hours only' for planned work

An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested.

Court extends detention of soldier suspected of committing sexual offenses against minors

A view of a Japanika restaurant branch owned by businessman Barak Abramov that was damaged in a shooting in Herzliya, central Israel, July 14, 2026.

Two Bat Yam men indicted over grenade attack on Kiryat Ono Japanika


Divine protection comes in Israel's darkest hour after Bibas murder - opinion

What could have been another catastrophic tragedy was averted last week in central Israel. The “hand” of God has been clearly visible throughout these challenging times.

 FIREFIGHTERS AND rescue personnel are on the scene of a bus bombing in Bat Yam last week. No one was on board. The failed attacks serve as yet another powerful reminder of God’s watchful presence over the Jewish people, even in our darkest moments, says the writer.

Hamas Tulkarm battalion distances itself from Bat Yam bus attacks - report

Defense Minister Israel Katz instructed the IDF to increase the intensity of military operations in the West Bank, in particular targeting the Tulkarm refugee camp.

 Palestinian gunmen hold weapons during the funeral of Palestinian terrorist, Ahmed Abu al-Foul, who was killed by Palestinian Authority forces in Tulkarm camp, in the West Bank, May 2, 2024.

What is going on in Israel, Lebanon, and Gaza?

Israel targeted with bus bombings, no one injured • Fourth body of returned slain hostages identified as Gazan woman

 Pictures of Shiri Bibas and her children Kfir and Ariel who are held hostage in Hamas captivity hang outside the protest tent calling for the release of Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip, outside the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem, February 19, 2025.

IDF to carry out 'powerful operation' against 'terrorist hotspots' in West Bank

Explosions occurred on Thursday in three buses parked in a lot in Bat Yam. Police reported that damage was caused, but there were no injuries.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu with Transportation Minister Miri Regev in the Knesset, last year.

Israel halts public transport, officials vow to pursue bus bombings terrorists

Israeli Transport Minister called to halt all buses, trains, and light rail trains, Defense Minister instructed IDF to increase intensity of ops in West Bank.

Explosion of bus in Bat Yam February 20, 2025

Bat Yam residents shaken by coordinated explosions: 'Something has to change'

Residents rattled by back-to-back blasts, police and Shin Bet launch investigation.

"Explosives weighing 4-5 kg were found." The bus that exploded in Bat Yam

IAF intercepts drone off coast of Gush Dan, Houthis claim responsibility

Areas included Ramat Hasharon, Herzliya, Tel Aviv, and Petah Tikva, according to reports.

 Rockets being intercepted over northern Israel, 22 September 2024

In four separate criminal incidents in an evening: One killed, eight wounded

The violent criminal incidents occurred in Yarka, Daliat al-Carmel, Ramla, and Bat Yam.

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

Israel Festival project promises rejuvenating grassroots connections

The project’s background bumf puts the philosophy into neat evocative parlance. “One man’s junk is everyone’s treasure,” whatever that treasure may be.

 MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTIST Itamar Shimshony breathes new life into discarded playthings.

New art attractions in Israel

Come experience some of Israel's greatest new art exhibitions and exhibits.

 THE BAT YAM Museum of Art offers a child oriented summer robot exhibition.