Petah Tikva

Vehicle theft targets revealed: The cities starring on the blacklist

Pointer data shows a 20% drop in vehicle thefts this year despite a Q3 rise. Tel Aviv and Petah Tikva led, each accounting for 17% of theft.

Fewer thefts overall, same old targets: SUV drivers in the Center aren't out of the woods yet.
BEITAR JERUSALEM'S Shon Weissman celebrates during the 3-1 victory over Maccabi Petah Tikva, as the yellow-and-black is starting to find its footing early in the season.

Beitar Jerusalem finding rhythm as Weissman ignites revival

Freshman Knesset member Gadi Yevarkan lights a candle in memory of the victims of the Holocaust at the Knesset's annual “Every Person Has a Name” ceremony, May 2 2019.

Beit Yisrael could give Ethiopian Israelis a new path to political influence - opinion

Eldar Dayan.

Forensics unable to determine Eldar Dayan's cause of death, suspects released from house arrest


Strictly for carnivores - restaurant review

This is not so much a restaurant as a show put on by the chefs, who present their offerings in a flamboyant and theatrical way, which induces a very special sense of camaraderie among the patrons.

PITMASTER – FOR meat lovers.

Harlap family donates record $180m. to Rabin Medical Center for new heart and brain tower

Prof. Sagi Harnof, director of the Brain Center, said the project “represents an international standard of care, positioning RMC at the global forefront of brain medicine.”

Right to left Dr. Eytan Wirtheim, Prof. Ran Kornowsky, Prof. Eitan Uriel, Anat and Dr. Shmuel Harlap, Porf. Sagi Harnof, Prof. Erez Sharoni.

Petah Tikvah resident indicted for excessive cannabis possession

The indictment filed against Or Levy stated that he was in possession of approximately 30 kilograms of cannabis, divided into bags and packaging boxes. 

Workers working at a cannabis farm in central Israel, on December 4, 2024.

Israeli doctors perform life-saving surgery that allows pregnant woman to receive cancer treatment

An Israeli woman has become the sixth in the world to give birth to a healthy baby after undergoing surgery so that her colon cancer could be treated with radiotherapy.

Doctors at the gynecological oncology unit of Petah Tikva’s Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Branch.

Holocaust survivor killed by Iran in Petah Tikva missile strike

The missile strike claimed the lives of four people, including Shmilovitch, as well as Yaakov and Desi Bello, both 77, and 85-year-old Daisy Yitzhaki.

Yvette Shmilovitch

Historic expansion: McDonald’s to open 12 new branches in 2025

McDonald’s Israel will open 12 new branches in 2025, seven already launched. Locations span Ir Ovot to Ofakim, focusing on peripheral areas and BIG shopping centers.

 McDonald’s BIG Glilot branch

Three IDF soldiers killed in Gaza after vehicle hit an explosive device

The three, St.-Sgt. Lior Steinberg, St.-Sgt. Ofek Barhana, and St.-Sgt. Omer Van Gelder, were killed in battle in Gaza.

 IDF announces the death of three soldiers, June 3, 2025.

Margaux: A warm and welcoming restaurant in the heart of Petah Tikva - review

The restaurant has been open for just over a year and is already very popular with the locals.

 Margaux restaurant in Petah Tikva

Good Pharm opens flagship branch at the Grand Mall in Petah Tikva

The chain, owned by Rami Levy, will open its 68th branch, and will offer pharmacy, cosmetics, cleaning, food, and fashion products at affordable prices.

Good Pharm's flagship branch at the Grand Mall in Petah Tikva

Israel Prize-winner develops technique to monitor hospital patients' vitals from afar

“It’s an incredibly moving and humbling experience to be part of such a distinguished group of individuals," Prof Yonina Eldar said.

 WEIZMANN INSTITUTE of Science professor and 2025 Israel Prize recipient Yonina Eldar: The goal is to solve a real-life clinical problem.