Bat yam

Two Bat Yam men indicted over grenade attack on Kiryat Ono Japanika

While the motive for the attack remains unknown, the men were charged with aggravated assault, property damage, unlawful possession and transport of a weapon, and obstruction of justice.

A view of a Japanika restaurant branch owned by businessman Barak Abramov that was damaged in a shooting in Herzliya, central Israel, July 14, 2026.
Periel Ben David and Sahar Shmuel Abutbul from Bat Yam, suspected of posing as insurance representatives, August 11, 2026.

Bat Yam couple arrested for allegedly posing as insurance representatives, defrauding at least 75

Illustrative: Hand grenade -  A member of the Popular Resistance Committee holds up a grenade during a rally in Gaza City, 27 April 2006.

Two Bat Yam residents charged in Japanika grenade attack linked to gang dispute

A view of a Japanika restaurant branch owned by businessman Barak Abramov that was damaged in a shooting in Herzliya, central Israel, July 14, 2026.

Tel Aviv police arrest additional suspect in Japanika grenade attack case


In defense of Bat Yam – A truly great place to live - opinion

Life in this area couldn’t be easier.

BAT YAM – Life in this area couldn’t be easier.

American oleh suspect in dog abuse case has detention extended

Just an hour after a video went viral, a mob of 200 people gathered outside Morrison's private residence in Bat Yam.

The dog is seen being treated in an Agricultre Ministry facility after he was rescued from an abusive home in Bat Yam.

Bat Yam man in serious condition as Israel sees fifth drowning this week

According to Ynet, this is the fifth case of a drowning death in Israel this week and the twenty-sixth since the beginning of May.

Police in Bat Yam seek coronavirus health instruction violators in vain as the beach is empty

New large urban-renewal project for Kiryat Hayovel

The estimated cost of construction is NIS 650 million, with expected revenues of NIS 800m.

Real estate market

Woman murdered in Bat Yam, husband suspected

The man was reported to have phoned the police himself and to have been drunk at the scene.

Crime scene [illustrative]

Five found violating coronavirus regulations in Rishon Lezion

The Health Ministry announced on Saturday that 3,460 Israelis tested positive for the virus, 50 of whom are in serious condition.

Police officers in coronavirus protective suits

Man stabbed by assailant shouting 'All the Jews need to be killed!'

"I tried to push him away, and then he took out a screwdriver, started to stab me and said 'All the Jews need to be killed, you stinking Jew.'"

Knife attack (descriptive)

42-year-old woman found dead after being reported missing

The woman was found Sunday night and pronounced dead, the reason for her going missing is still unknown.

Anat Alisha, who went missing late on October 19, 2019.

Moving thought

Renown dance authority André Lepecki speaks his mind in Israel

A PERFORMANCE of Iris Erez’s ‘Locally.’

What is the most densely populated city in Israel?

Bnei Brak is the most densely populated city in Israel.

HAREDIM GATHER en masse in Bnei Brak. Is their leadership’s political model sustainable?