Rishon lezion

Prince of Tbilisi: Teen Izhak Ashpiz’s impressively stoic rise to Israeli judo royalty

Winning gold here as an outsider is akin to winning a high-stakes poker game in a room full of professionals who own the house. Ashpiz didn’t just win; he dictated the terms of the engagement.

IN THE world rankings published this week, 18-year-old Israeli judoka Izhak Ashpiz was No. 14 in the under-60 kg weight class.
President Isaac Herzog visits the site of an Iranian missile hit in Rishon Lezion, March 16, 2026.

WATCH: 'Weapon of the weak': Herzog visits Rishon Lezion missile impact site, damaged residence

United Hatzalah volunteers respond to the scene of a rocket hit in Nahariya, March 16, 2026.

At least eight wounded after several waves of missiles from Iran, Hezbollah, including direct hit

Clalit’s protected hospital “Harry Shield”.

Lion Shield: Clalit opens a new protected hospital for hundreds of patients


Israel Aloni, 73, named as victim killed in Iran missile attack in Rishon Lezion

He is the first victim to be named among the three who were reported killed by the barrage of missiles from Iran.

 Israel Aloni, 73, named as victim killed in Iran missile attack in Rishon Lezion on June 13, 2025.

Rishon Lezion earns promotion as Leumit League champion

Rishon will return to the Premier League after three years in the Leumit League, and many of the players will follow the club up to the top division, while Drucker is expected to be back as well.

 MACCABI RISHON LEZION celebrates after defeating Hapoel Eilat in Game 5 of the Leumit League final to capture the title.

Medics pronounce death of 13-year-old mistakenly shot in Rishon Lezion

The teen was accidentally shot on Sunday when he and his friends played with a gun.

 Israel Police during operation in Israel's North to thwart murder attempts, April 27, 2025. (Ilustrative)

IDF to hold tsunami response drill after unusual earthquakes in Greece

This comes after unusual earthquakes off the coast of Santorini made security officials concerned that a tsunami would strike Israel.

An illustrative image of a tsunami warning sign.

'Heartbreaking full circle': Holocaust survivor dies two weeks after IDF soldier grandson

“Magda devoted her life to preserving the memory of the Holocaust and sharing her remarkable life story with future generations,” said Raz Kinstlich, mayor of Rishon Lezion.

 Magda Baratz and Asaf Cafri.

Dozens of apartments in the sought-after city will be offered for rent at a reduced price

The tender has been completed: Another 136 housing units will be built for stable rental in the city • 25% of the apartments will be offered at a reduced price.

 Rishon Lezion

Ashdod edges Rishon for Israel women’s hoops title

Maccabi Ashdod defeated Hapoel Rishon Lezion 76-60 in the fifth and decisive game of the series.

Maccabi Ashdod players and coaches celebrate after clinching the championship over Hapoel Rishon Lezion.

With a heavenly design: The famous café opens another vibrant branch

Café Gan Sipur is opening a new restaurant in Rishon Lezion West. And what’s behind the design?

Café Gan Sipur, Rishon Lezion West

Second ‘Hatzinor’ low-cost supermarket opens in Rishon Lezion

The supermarket is able to offer reduced prices on key products by avoiding costs associated with overhead, branding, and marketing.

 Shelves carts in a supermarket

‘Optimistic & full of light’ - The creative child of survivors 

The accomplished collage artist notes with pride that her birth date coincides with International Women’s Day and that the State of Israel was born not long after her arrival into the world.

 HANNA BEN ELIEZER CURTIS