Thousands take to Israel streets to protest Netanyahu

Thousands of people have demonstrated in Israel against the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Read more

Tens of thousands rally in Tel Aviv for release of hostages

Tens of thousands of Israelis poured into “Hostage Square” in Tel Aviv on Saturday evening to join the families of those held captive by Hamas in Gaza for a 24-hour vigil to mark 100 days since they were abducted and demand their return. Read more

Hamas fires massive rocket salvo at Tel Aviv, Central Israel

Hamas fired at least 30 rockets at Israel’s central region on Thursday afternoon, in the heaviest barrage in weeks. Read more

More than 100 injured in Eritrean clashes in Tel Aviv

More than 100 people were injured in violent clashes in Tel Aviv between Eritrean government supporters celebrating an Eritrea Day event and opponents of President Isaias Afwerki. Read more

Doctors miraculously save pregnant woman and fetus from death

Tatiana Cohen and the doctors who saved her and the life and her fetus are describing her rescue as a “miracle” after she suddenly began experiencing intense pains from what turned out to be a rare medical condition. Read more

Tel Aviv Light Rail to open to the public today

The Red Line’s 34 stations run from Bat Yam through Jaffa, Tel Aviv, Bnei Brak, Ramat Gan and Petach Tikva.

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One killed in Palestinian terror attack in downtown Tel Aviv

An Israeli security guard was killed in a Palestinian terror attack in downtown Tel Aviv on Saturday. Read more

Opponents of judicial overhaul launch ‘Day of Disruption’ across Israel

Protesters in Israel today launched another “Day of Disruption” over the judicial reform effort of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. Read more

Pregnant woman injured in Tel Aviv terror attack loses baby, other victims improving

A pregnant woman injured in Tuesday’s terror attack in Tel Aviv has lost her baby, the Israeli embassy in Washington tweeted on Tuesday night. Read more

Eight hurt in Palestinian Tel Aviv car-ramming attack

A Palestinian has rammed a pick-up truck into pedestrians in Tel Aviv and then went on a stabbing rampage, wounding eight people in an attack claimed by the Hamas militant group. Read more

Hamas gunman wounds three in Tel Aviv attack

A Palestinian gunman has opened fire in Tel Aviv, wounding three people before being killed by police in what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has labelled a “terror attack” amid rising unrest in the West Bank. Read more

Tel Aviv to host Abraham Accords-inspired Esports Peace Games

The United States Embassy in Israel, in partnership with philanthropist Sylvan Adams, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, LionTree LLC and the Israeli Esports Association, announced on Wednesday the first-ever Abraham Accords Esports Peace Games, to take place in Tel Aviv from January 26 to 28. Read more

Crossing a line in coverage of the Tel Aviv carnage

Reporters rushed to Tel Aviv on Thursday night to cover the shooting at the Ilka pub on Dizengoff Street. Less than half an hour after the deadly spree, cameras and microphones flooded the vicinity, and the whole country tuned in to watch. Read more

Russians, Ukrainians and Israelis protest invasion of Ukraine at Russian embassy in Tel Aviv

Both Russians and Ukrainians living in Israel took to the streets of Tel Aviv Thursday night to protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Read more

Pop star Justin Bieber announces Tel Aviv concert as part of 2022 world tour

Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber has announced the dates for his upcoming Justice World Tour, and they include a stop in Tel Aviv. Read more

On the other hand

Whew – the holyday season is finished and the country is slowly returning to normal activity. Read more

Hamas leader: ‘God has decreed we must attack Tel Aviv’

Hamas leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, told a group of students and academics in Gaza on Saturday that the terrorist organization has the capability to demolish Tel Aviv and that Israel had only destroyed 3 percent of Gaza’s tunnel network last month during “Operation Guardian of the Walls.” Read more

A city says thank you

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Tel Aviv makes Forbes’ list of ‘Top 20 Destinations For 2020’

Tel Aviv’s numerous tourist attractions have received global recognition after Forbes listed it on the ‘Top 20 Destinations For 2020’. Read more

Just under 60,000 attend Jennifer Lopez’s first concert in Israel

Tel Aviv’s Hayarkon Park was packed on Thursday night with nearly 60,000 people gathered to watch pop icon Jennifer Lopez, aka “J.Lo,” give her first concert in Israel. Read more

250,000 march in largest Gay Pride Parade in the Middle East

250,000 people from around the world gathered in Tel Aviv to march in the largest pride parade in the Middle East. Read more

Israel gets ‘key’ to Eurovision, BBC rejects calls to boycott

At a ceremony in Tel Aviv this week, Israel officially received the “keys” to the Eurovision Song competition for 2019. Read more

Tel Aviv is home to sixth most millionaires per square mile

Tel Aviv has the sixth most millionaires per square mile of any city in the world, according to a new ranking by the R.S. Components Limited UK electronics company. Read more

Tel Aviv launches campaign to get residents to disconnect from mobiles

Tel Aviv high school students will take to the streets to encourage pedestrians to take time away from their cellphones, according to a new campaign launched by the city of Tel Aviv. Read more

Uber banned from operating in Israel

The Tel Aviv District Court has ruled that Uber must end its rideshare services in Israel as of Nov. 29, following an appeal brought by the app’s competitor, Gett, and the Israel Taxi Drivers Association. Read more

Safer beaches for Tel Aviv

With Magen David Adom announcing that 134 people have got in difficulties swimming in the Mediterranean Sea on Israel’s coastline, news that a new nippers program on Tel Aviv’s beach will be signalled by Australian Prime Minister Malcolm when he visits Israel later this month. Read more

As Sukkot marks time for gratitude, Israeli bistro builds better life for at-risk youths

Jews around the world view the Sukkot holiday as a time for gratitude and acknowledging life’s blessings. Yet for several at-risk Israeli teenagers, there hadn’t been much to be thankful for—until this year, when they’ll take their first steps toward a productive career, and a life off the streets and away from crime, by working at Liliyot…writes Jennifer Tzivia MacLeod/JNS.org. Read more

Peres as graffiti

International graffiti artist and actor, American Corin Nemec  has showed his support for Israel by painting a giant graffiti wall for peace centred on a portrait of the late Ninth President of Israel, Shimon Peres, at the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation. Read more

Bird watching in the centre of Tel Aviv

The dream of the Bird-watching Center in Tel Aviv’s Yarkon Park’s Rosh Tzippor Forest is  becoming a reality thanks to JNF Australia and one of its major donors. Read more