Tel Aviv-Yafo often referred to as just Tel Aviv, is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline and is considered the economic and cultural center of the country.
The city was founded in 1909 by the Yishuv and was given township status within the Jaffa municipality in 1921 before becoming independent from Jaffa in 1934. Today, it has a population of almost half a million people and is the second-most populous city in Israel after Jerusalem.
Tel Aviv has a reputation for being the "party capital" of the Middle East, and in 2020 it was recognized as the "Vegan Capital of the World," with over 400 vegan or vegan-friendly restaurants across the city. The city is also famous for its open acceptance of LGBT culture and hosts the largest pride parade in Asia every year.
The city has a diverse population, with Jews forming 91.8% of the population, Muslim and Arab Christians making up another 4.2%, and the rest being split between various other groups. Experts have estimated there to be about 50,000 unregistered foreign workers also living in the city.
Tel Aviv is divided into nine districts, the oldest being Jaffa. It is home to the internationally recognized Tel Aviv University and is seen as a cultural center for Israel's creative arts scene.
An estimated 2.5 million international visitors travel to Tel Aviv annually, making it the 5th most visited city in the Middle East and Africa.
IDF operations in Tubas and Far'a resulted in the elimination of Muhammad Zakaria Zubeidi and several other terrorists and the discovery of explosives under roads.
Air Baltic will launch a new direct flight route from Tel Aviv to Vilnius on March 31, with two weekly flights.
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
"As I told the police officer during the investigation, 'I went out to demonstrate for the hostages to return home. I didn't know it was illegal.'"
Eli Elbag criticizes Netanyahu for not specifying what is needed for a hostage deal, expressing frustration during mass protests in Tel Aviv.
Here are some of the best snapshots of the protests and strikes taking place across Israel following the recovery of the bodies of six Israeli hostages murdered in Gaza.
Hundreds of thousands gather in Tel Aviv in mass protest, demanding an immediate hostage deal before more hostages are killed by Hamas.
Here are some of the best snapshots of the dramatic scenes taking place across Israel following the recovery of the bodies of six Israeli hostages murdered in Gaza.
At a special event attended by lawyers, the leaders of Tel Aviv's urban renewal efforts presented the city’s plan for the upcoming years, which is expected to add around 6,000 housing units annually.
Eden Yerushalmi was abducted from the Nova music festival on October 7.
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