Ramat Gan

Ramat Gan cafe set on fire for third time after owner opens on Shabbat

The incident follows a previous arson at the same cafe in May, after the owner reportedly received threats over the cafe’s Saturday opening.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.
Israeli State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman at the annual Jerusalem Conference of the 'Besheva' group in Jerusalem, February 16, 2026.

Israel's municipalities are failing on nearly every possible front, government probe reveals

A view of a Jerusalem swimming pool.

Argument over smoking at Kfar Maccabiah pool ends in stabbing, arrests

Kfar Maccabia Hotel

Water slides, tennis and ducks: Who knew there was a holiday village in the heart of Ramat Gan


MDA volunteer saves the life of zookeeper at Ramat Gan Safari

The zookeeper, Amir Bendel, apparently had a heart attack while on a routine checkup on the kangaroo yard. He initially began to feel pain in his chest and then collapsed to the floor.

Zookeeper Amir Bendel (R) pictured beside Magen David Adom volunteer Doron Tam (L)

Converting offices to residential can help solve real estate crisis

Ramat Gan is the first municipality to allow for the integration of residential apartments in office complexes

Real estate market

Pride flags burned in Ramat Gan in 4th LGBTQ-phobic incident in a month

The incident is part of a series of LGBTQphobic incidents reported in the past few weeks throughout Israel and the fourth in Ramat Gan in a month.

LGBTQ flag

LGBTQ+ decal vandalized with swastika on Ramat Gan store

Swastika on a wall (illustrative)

Psychiatrist finds Maya Vishniyak’s alleged murderer fit for trial

The hearing was punctuated by Vishniyak’s family confronting Almog, who appeared via videoconferencing, during court discussions, shouting at him, “Murderer, look at me!”

Maya Vishniyak, a 22-year-old murdered by her boyfriend, 21-year-old Amit Almog.

Ramat Gan buys colorful water bowls for thirsty street cats

Israel is currently experiencing an intense heatwave and the city is adamant that “in Ramat Gan, nobody will be thirsty!”

Cat in the grass

21-year-old strangles girlfriend to death in his Ramat Gan home

The suspect was allegedly very confused throughout the entire police investigation with him, but confessed nonetheless to the murder. He allegedly also tried to kill his mother when she arrived.

The Ramat Gan murder suspect in court

Ramat Gan residents ask mayor to build 'separation wall' near Haredi city

Ultra-Orthodox communities have seen high numbers of coronavirus patients, leading to controversial allegations toward Haredi Jews.

A view shows the Israeli barrier as buildings are seen in Kfar Aqab on the outskirts of Jerusalem, near the West Bank City of Ramallah, November 7, 2017.

Ramat Gan hosts International Diamond Week

More than 300 diamond dealers, purchasing agents and executives from around the world were welcomed Monday by Ramat Gan Mayor Carmel Shama-Hacohen at the opening of International Diamond Week

Diamond

Startup’s AI tech wrist-band predicts healthcare risks to elderly

Owlytics specializes in wearable-based analytics technology for the medical sector

A senior citizen wearing a Watcher, an AI-based wrist-band that monitors healthcare risks.