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Israel to spend $110 billion on independent arms industry, PM Benjamin Netanyahu says

"Our goal is to build an independent arms industry for the State of Israel and reduce the dependency on any party, including allies," Netanyahu said during a graduation ceremony for Air Force pilots.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a ceremony for the 70th cohort of military combat officers, at an army base near Mitzpe Ramon, Israel, October 31, 2024
View of floods in the central city of Yavne, as storm Byron hits Israel, December 11, 2025

Dozens rescued in severe flooding as Storm Byron wreaks havoc on Israel

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

 Former hostage Rom Braslavski on the field at Teddy Stadium on Sunday night was a powerful symbol of courage and renewal.

Tribute to former hostage Rom Braslavski, late drama define an unforgettable week in Israeli soccer


Miriam Feirberg, legendary Netanya mayor, dies at 74 after battle with serious illness

Opposition leader Yair Lapid noted her contribution to Netanya while Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav, Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar, and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar also offered their condolences. 

Netanya mayor Miriam Feirberg.

Netanya as a vacation destination? We raised an eyebrow too

I arrived in Netanya skeptical, and ended up surprised: The David Tower Hotel is not a place for a long vacation, but a perfect spot for 24 hours of disconnection.

David Tower Hotel

Prohibition Pickle: Take your pick of Ashkenazi soul food - review

When I saw that Prohibition Pickle delivers to Netanya, it seemed predestined that I was meant to sample the food.

Prohibition Pickle

Half an hour from Tel Aviv there’s an all-inclusive hotel you haven’t heard about yet

Israelis are obsessed with the all-inclusive concept – and now it’s within reach in Netanya. So what awaits you besides free beer, drinks for the kids, and of course, a generous buffet?

David's Harp Hotel

Pizza with a mission: The new initiative giving at-risk youth an opportunity

A new social initiative employing teenagers in situations of risk or crisis was established with the goal of providing not only employment but also life skills.

SOLO Pizza Pie

Will NVIDIA arrive in the capital of the Sharon? Mega proposal revealed

Netanya offers NVIDIA a tech campus with a server farm, top transport links, access to academia, and family-friendly housing. Will the chip giant choose the Sharon capital for its new hub?

NVIDIA in Netanya

Finn’s Bay: Fantastic dinner by the sea in Netanya - review

It was a lovely evening. And if the proprietors can solve the personnel problem – we were told they find it very difficult to get staff – they will be doing themselves a great favor.

 Finn's Bay

As close as it gets to the Far East, without the flight itself

Balagan in Netanya is one of the best and most exciting stores in Israel.

 Balagan

Netanya man indicted for stealing thousands from Russian-speaking elderly Israelis

The group of criminals would trick the victims into giving them their credit card information by pretending to be the Israel Electric Corporation or the water corporation.

 An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.

Why Israel makes me smile: Reflections on life, culture, and connection - opinion

When we inadvertently got stuck overnight in Jerusalem on Remembrance Day, I said to myself that Jews throughout time and space would have done anything to be in my predicament.

Israeli flag

Dashi: Japan comes to Netanya - restaraunt review

On a recent visit, we ordered the Omakase, a tasting menu with nine different dishes, to get an idea of what Dashi is all about.

 A FIRST-CLASS Japanese dining experience