Tel Aviv

With change from NIS 70: At the edge of Tel Aviv’s Yemeni pearl I found the best kebab in Israel

Jerusalem mixed grill meets kebab in one of Israel’s tastiest meat dishes. If you haven’t eaten at Shmuel yet, it’s a perfect reason to visit Carmel Market.

Shmuel.
 (Illustrative) Israel police block a road, as rockets are launched from the Gaza Strip, near Ashkelon, southern Israel October 7, 2023.

Police officer convicted over stun grenades used against anti-government protesters

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the District Court in Tel Aviv, in the trial against him, October 15, 2025

Netanyahu trial: Prosecutors press PM on Elovich ties, conflict-of-interest deals in Case 4000

Activists demonstrate in support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside the District Court in Tel Aviv, during his trial, January 20, 2026

Netanyahu dismisses ‘Walla’ coverage claims as sarcastic banter in continued cross-examination


Packed stations, mass delays: Trains across Israel delayed for hours after fatal rail accident

Israel Railways announced that the trains have since returned to full operation.

 Thousands on the platform at the Hashalom Station near Begin Street.

Luxury hotel near Tel Aviv with infinity pool blurring sky and sea

Gordonia Zichron Ya’acov Hotel, opening Feb 2026, features 141 designer rooms, infinity pool, spa, restaurant, and Gordonia Lounge with Mediterranean views.

Gordonia Zichron Yaakov.

Schmearz Bagel Shop: Just like being in New York - review

It is hard to say any unkind words about the food, ambiance, or kind staff at Schmearz, though the long line and the wait time for bagels at super busy times can be a minor annoyance. 

SCHMEARZ BAGEL Shop

'We need America': Head of Israel's Druze community appeals to Trump as Syrian brethren massacred

The Jerusalem Post traveled to the home of Israel's Druze leader, Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, where hundreds of former Druze IDF soldiers have mobilized for Syrian Druze after months of genocide

Sheikh Tarif meets with a delegation from The Jerusalem Post to discuss the crisis in Syria.

MentOlim networking event revolutionizes job hunting for new olim

The gathering marked the first anniversary of MentOlim, an initiative that has quickly become a lifeline for olim navigating Israel’s competitive hi-tech market.

Olim job seekers have one-to-one meetings with mentors and recruiters.

Elbit's Hermes drones located dozens of concealed Iranian ballistic missile launchers

Orbit Communications CEO Daniel Eshchar explained that future wars may feature sci-fi-style machines vs. machines. Air wars will be fought almost without human resources, increasing flight hours.

Elbit Systems' Hermes 900 over Iran

Peter Beinart criticized by BDS, Israeli right for speaking at TAU

Peter Beinart faces backlash from both BDS and right-wing groups after speaking at Tel Aviv University.

Peter Beinart 370

Rabin’s legacy matters more than ever, our amnesia is putting us at risk - opinion

After Rabin’s death, American Jews needed an Israel they could rally behind. A day of mourning for a fractured nation didn’t fit the narrative.

THEN-PRIME MINISTER Shimon Peres addresses a memorial event for slain prime minister Yitzhak Rabin while standing under a giant portrait of Rabin, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, December 1995. Within two years, the commemorations were gone, says the writer.

Emirates to resume Israel flights in early 2026 - KAN

Dubai carrier Emirates aims to restart Tel Aviv, Dubai flights in early 2026, though no Ben-Gurion slots or ticket sales are confirmed yet.

Emirates Airline Boeing 777-300ER planes are seen at Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 15, 2019.

The Tel Aviv hotel that has been operating for 100 years

The Nordoy Hotel in Tel Aviv, operating since 1925, was bought by Fattal for NIS 56 million with NIS 10 million in renovations. It now reopens in a refreshed, adults-only format with 22 rooms.

HOTEL NORDOY