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


Police release footage of killed Israeli after family disputes incident

Israel Police accused Michael Hassan, 33, of attempting to stab police officers who arrived at his Netanya home on Friday night.

 Israel Police (illustrative)

Pregnant woman banned from entering hospital with hametz

This occurred shortly after the "Hametz Law" passed in Knesset prohibiting Israelis from bringing hametz into hospitals nationwide. 

 CLEARLY, THE BIG hametz controversy is a crummy excuse for Idit Silman’s behavior.

Passover: Seder memories past and present

We hope to continue our tradition of celebrating Passover in new settings, creating new memories, but very mindful of reciting the phrase L’Shana Haba’ah B’Yerushalayim – Next year in Jerusalem.

 ‘The First Seder in Jerusalem (1949-50)’ by artist Reuven Rubin.

This woman moved to Israel from Russia and got back into hi-tech

Heznek for High Tech, which aims to reach 400 participants throughout Israel over the next two years, is supported by strategic funders J.P. Morgan, Bank Discount, and the Israel Innovation Authority

 WITH CHILDREN Haim and Maya.

Prime Grill House: Meat and more meat and vegan food in Netanya - review

It’s old-style Israel, with an abundance of opening salads as starters and skewers of different meats for mains.

 Prime Grill House

Chacho: When Libyan cuisine comes to Netanya - review

Apparently Chacho in Libyan means “grandfather.” It’s run by two brothers, Victor and Meron and they are the grandsons of the original founder.

 Chacho

The David Tower shines on the Netanya beachfront

This past year, the David Tower was acquired by the Prima Hotels chain, which seeks to help tourists discover the country’s beauty.

 THE DAVID TOWER in Netanya.

Jems: It’s all about the beer and food at this Israeli chain - review

It’s also a chain of great meat restaurants – 14 at the last count – where meat dishes are interspersed with a very good choice of vegan options.

 Jems

Israeli citizen seriously injured in Ukraine while fighting Russian forces - report

Gandi is originally from Netanya. Zaka's international hotline received word about him once he got injured two weeks after going the conflict against Russia.

 Rescuers work at an area heavily damaged by a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Mykolaiv, Ukraine December 31, 2022.

The Happicerie: A celebrity chef inspired by Katamon - review

A large and inviting space, the unusual interior was designed by his wife, Maya Gigi, and includes slightly surreal elements such as the Uri Geller-like bent forks on the ceiling and a spotted floor.

 The Happicerie