Rishon lezion

Court freezes order requiring journalist Omri Assenheim to hand over raw interview footage

In a short decision issued on Tuesday, Judge Ami Kobo ordered that the enforcement of the magistrate’s ruling be stayed until at least February 1.

Eli Feldstein and Aaron “Ari” Rosenfeld, two of the suspects in the so-called Qatargate investigation arrives for a court hearing at the Tel Aviv District Court on July 15, 2025.
Jumbo store in Netanya

Starting at NIS 0.90: A new giant store for the Jumbo chain

 Yonatan Urich, adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen before a press conference in Tel Aviv on October 3, 2022.

Israel Police seek to renew restrictions on Netanyahu aide Yonatan Urich in Bild leak probe

View of the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, Israel, January 22, 2025

Officials from Netanyahu's office appeal ‘disproportionate’ conditions in renewed Bild leak probe


Assuta embryo case: Hospital mismanaged IVF unit, put money first

The members of the committee said that it was not a single unfortunate mistake but a chain of errors that caused the embryos to be replaced.

 Baby (Illustrative).

Backstreet Boys announce Israel show as part of DNA World Tour

The five-member group last performed here in 2018, celebrating their 25th anniversary before a sold-out crowd of 16,000 at the same venue.

 Backstreet Boys

15-year-old Israeli teenager stabbed to death in Rishon Lezion

A resident of Rishon Lezion in his twenties fled the scene and was later arrested.

 The scene of the stabbing on the evening of January 5, 2023 in Rishon Lezion which resulted in the death of the 15-year-old victim.

Israeli court stops genetic testing to find mother of embryo-swap baby

The district court ruled that it is necessary to appoint a legal guardian who will recommend what is in the baby's best interest and determine whether to continue the genetic tests or not.

 AN ULTRASOUND examination for a pregnant woman at a gynecology clinic in Tel Aviv.

A Hanukkah miracle: Stolen ancient Torah scrolls recovered

The recovered scrolls will soon be returned to the synagogue.

  The recovered Torah scrolls in Rishon Lezion.

Police in Israel watch World Cup Final at drug lab after raid

The police arrived at the site of an illegal cannabis growing operation after someone reported a gas leak.

Argentina defender Gonzalo Montiel (4) approaches the ball before taking a kick during a penalty shootout during the 2022 World Cup final against France at Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar, Dec 18, 2022.

Court gives ex-lawyer president Efi Nave suspended sentence for border fraud

Efi Nave was sentenced to a two-month suspended sentence for violation of customs border security at Ben-Gurion Airport in 2018.

Efi Naveh appears in court, January 16th, 2019

US pop-rock band OneRepublic returns to Israel

Although OneRepublic may have peaked a while ago in terms of popularity, their professionalism, general likeability, enthusiasm and a slew of good songs should make next week’s show worthwhile.

 ONEREPUBLIC – We won’t boycott Israel just because other artists are.

Embryo-swap baby born, bio parents identity still unknown

In light of a report conducted by the Health Ministry of the IVF department in Assuta, the ministry is strongly considering shutting down the department after a hearing.  

 Illustrative image of a pregnant belly.

Rishon Lezion deputy mayor suspected of smuggling Ukrainian into Israel - report

Maksim Babitzky, who immigrated to Israel from Russia in 1995, has been active in helping Ukrainians attempting to flee their country amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

 Rishon Lezion Deputy Mayor Maksim Babitzky.