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Far-right activist Mordechai David barred from approaching Standing Together leader Alon-Lee Green

The decision adds Green to a growing list of journalists, public figures, and left-wing or anti-government activists who have publicly accused David of intimidation tactics. 

Right-wing activist Mordechai David arrives for questioning at a police station in Tel Aviv, in central Israel, on February 1, 2026.
People walk at the beach in Bat Yam, central Israel, on a cold winter day, January 9, 2026.

IDF reservist found dead in Bat Yam shelter as residents seek cover

ISRAEL FIRE AND RESCUE work at a building damaged by a fallen Iranian missile fragment in central Israel, March 8, 2026.

Amid Iran war, many Israel's seniors can't reach safety, and there is no plan to help - opinion

The aftermath of an Iranian missile strike in Bat Yam, central Israel, June 15, 2025

WATCH: Bat Yam residents reflect on another Iran conflict after devastating missile impact in 2025


Two wounded people in serious condition after shooting in Herzliya

Police opened an investigation into the incident and began searching for suspects, noting that the background of the incident is likely criminal.

Incident in Herzliya where two men were seriously wounded on November 14, 2025.

Israel wins gold and silver at World Championships in jiu-jitsu and sambo

Two young Israeli fighters also made their senior debuts: Yanai Kadosh (19) and Vladi Polotsky (19), both from the Otzma Bat Yam club.

 Israeli jiu-jitsu gold medalist Omri Haviv at Jiu-Jitsu World Championships in Bangkok, Thailand.

Shark sighting forces all Bat Yam beaches to close to the public

Beachgoers were evacuated from the beaches out of caution.

 Canadian tourist loses both hands in Turks and Caicos shark attack. Illustration.

How much did the French pay for a full-floor penthouse in Bat Yam?

A couple from France purchased a rare penthouse in the THE 5 project in Bat Yam, spanning an entire floor and featuring two terraces with a private pool and jacuzzi.

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Bat Yam resident indicted for blocking citizens from entering bomb shelter during Iran war

Liliana Luyan was charged with preventing a group of civilians from taking shelter during the 12-day Israel-Iran war in June.

A drone view shows the damage over residential homes at the impact site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, in Bat Yam, Israel June 15, 2025

'Post' speaks with IDF W. Bank cmdr. on catching Bat Yam bus terrorist - interview

'L' said "One of the hardest challenges was chasing him through Shechem. It's a terrorist hiding within a civilian population."

Battalion commander Lt. Col. "Y" searches for the terrorist responsible for the Bat Yam bus bombings.

Beyond the headlines: An American hug in a Bat Yam apartment - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won't read about in the news.

For an entire day, these American women dedicated themselves to making Sylvia’s apartment habitable—scrubbing and cleaning as they deciphered labels on Israeli cleaning products.

WATCH: Authorities find remains inside burning bus after explosion in Bat Yam

An initial investigation by police determined that the explosion was not a terror-related incident, but they are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fire.

Firefighting teams extinguishing the fires that spread to four buses in a Bat Yam parking lot on July 26, 2025.

A billion-Shekel project: Massive urban renewal launches in the heart of Gush Dan

After winning four tenders, Israel Europe plans 550 low-rise apartments in Bat Yam, 450m from the light rail and 900m from the sea. Prices start at NIS 2.5 million for a 3-room apartment.

 Israel Europe project in Bat Yam

Maslawi offers ‘apartment swap’ for residents whose homes were destroyed in war

Maslawi said it would “immediately mobilize its resources” to begin swapping residents into safe homes and start designing new, fortified towers on the damaged lots.

 Home Front Command forces at the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit and caused damage in Bat Yam, central Israel. June 15, 2025.