Petah Tikva

Hapoel Tel Aviv soccer edges Maccabi Haifa as Beersheba rallies, Maccabi Tel Aviv cruises

Hapoel Tel Aviv held off Maccabi Haifa 2-1, while Beersheba staged a dramatic 5-2 comeback and Maccabi Tel Aviv cruised to a commanding 5-0 victory.

HAPOEL TEL AVIV forward Daniel Dappa celebrates after scoring what ended up as the game-winning tally in the Reds’ 2-1 home victory over Maccabi Haifa.
US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D-MI) and US Rep. Haley Stevens participate in a televised US Senate debate moderated by Roop Raj from Fox 2 at Fox 2 Studios in Southfield, Michigan, U.S., July 27, 2026.

IDF ends Hebron operation as Michigan Senate race erupts over Israel

ZAKA volunteers arrive at the scene of the alleged murder in Petah Tikva on November 1, 2026.

Israeli man allegedly brutally murders wife with an ax in front of their four children

Natural hormones used for menopause treatment.

'Not a gradual slide': Menopause can reshape women's bodies in a sudden shift, Israeli study finds


Top of the Table: Maccabi Haifa relies on team power and Bruninho

Maccabi Haifa top the table despite a dull display. Bruninho suffered an injury and will undergo testing, while the team stays grounded: "The coming games will be the real test."

Bruninho, Maccabi Haifa player.

Mandelblit’s testimony raises new questions about Netanyahu’s trial - opinion

Mandelblit’s courtroom testimony has intensified scrutiny of the Netanyahu cases, deepening divisions over the prosecution and the credibility of the justice system.

Former Israeli Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit arrives to testify in the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Jerusalem District Court, October 12, 2026.

Israel Railways to reduce service in central Israel 'during peak hours only' for planned work

It was not immediately clear why the railway chose to perform the October 28-29 infrastructure work during peak hours, including rush hours, on two consecutive workdays right after the elections.

Passengers at Tel Aviv Savidor Central Railway Station, September 24, 2026.

Several Petah Tikva synagogues refuse to host Smotrich, cite objections to politics during services

Some congregants argued that withdrawing the invitation after it had already been extended and publicly announced would be inappropriate, particularly since the synagogue had hosted other speakers.

An election campaign billboard featuring Finance Minister and Religious Zionism Party (RZP) chairman Bezalel Smotrich is displayed on a hotel building in Jerusalem, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 14, 2026.

'Ongoing injustice': Hapoel Haifa CEO slams refereeing errors

After an incorrectly disallowed goal vs. Maccabi Petah Tikva, CEO Itai Rak called on senior Referees Association officials to conduct an internal review, citing "harm."

Hapoel Haifa.

Two childcare workers questioned after toddlers found alone, nearly one km. from daycare

The investigation began Sunday after police received a report of young children wandering alone near the facility. Officers arrived, located the toddlers, and helped return them to their parents.

Illustration of a daycare.

Yarkon River cycling event returns with 3 routes

The Riding in Hope event returns on October 16 with three cycling routes along the Yarkon River, ranging from 10 km for families to 37 km.

Riding in Hope, a reed tunnel in the Yarkon River.

Vehicle theft targets revealed: The cities starring on the blacklist

Pointer data shows a 20% drop in vehicle thefts this year despite a Q3 rise. Tel Aviv and Petah Tikva led, each accounting for 17% of theft.

Fewer thefts overall, same old targets: SUV drivers in the Center aren't out of the woods yet.

Beitar Jerusalem finding rhythm as Weissman ignites revival

Beitar may sit seventh with six points, while Maccabi Tel Aviv remains perfect at 4-0 with 12 points, but the capital club now has momentum – and, perhaps more importantly, belief.

BEITAR JERUSALEM'S Shon Weissman celebrates during the 3-1 victory over Maccabi Petah Tikva, as the yellow-and-black is starting to find its footing early in the season.

Beit Yisrael could give Ethiopian Israelis a new path to political influence - opinion

Gadi Yevarkan’s new Beit Yisrael party seeks to move Ethiopian Israelis from political inclusion to real power.

Freshman Knesset member Gadi Yevarkan lights a candle in memory of the victims of the Holocaust at the Knesset's annual “Every Person Has a Name” ceremony, May 2 2019.