Jaffa

Heavy metal peace in the Mideast: Orphaned Land frontman asks if unity through music can survive

Kobi Farhi talks to the Post ahead of the launch of his autobiographical new book, "Good Night, Orphaned Land."

ORPHANED LAND, celebrating 35 years.
A teacher was assaulted on Yefet Street in Jaffa by an unidentified assailant on January 1, 2026.

Rabbi attacked in Jaffa: Police investigating possible nationalist motive

A HOLOCAUST survivor reunites with her lost dog, Charlie, in Jaffa, December 28, 2025.

Jaffa police reunite 85-year-old Holocaust survivor with lost dog

 SUPREME COURT President Isaac Amit presides over a hearing last Tuesday on petitions against the cabinet’s firing of Shin Bet head Ronen Bar.

High Court freezes Tel Aviv chief rabbi election, citing flawed consultation process


Elmina Children’s Theater Festival: An oasis of coexistence in Jaffa

All shows at Jaffa Port Warehouse (Mahsan). NIS 60 (NIS 55 at pre-booking *6119.) https://www.elminajaffa.com/festival/ (Hebrew and Arabic site).

 THE ELMINA Children’s Theater Festival’s production of ‘That Round Thing.’

Israel's first wave energy power plant to launch in Jaffa Port

The Energy and Infrastructure Ministry recognized the project as a "pioneering technology."

 Floaters off the breakwater at Jaffa Port.

Israel Police indict three additional suspects in Jaffa light rail terror attack

The police announced that indictments were filed against 12 suspects, all in their 20s and residents of the Hebron area in the West Bank. 

 People at the site of the deadly terror shooting attack in Jaffa, October 2, 2024.

Indictment filed against terrorist in Jaffa shooting attack, Shin Bet says

The terrorist is a resident of the West Bank, who carried out the attack in Jaffa, where seven civilians were murdered and 16 others wounded. 

 Israeli security at the scene of a shooting attack in Jaffa, October 1, 2024

Palestinian arrested in Jaffa for alleged terror plot on Erev Simchat Torah

The suspect, a Palestinian who was illegally residing in Israel, was handed over to the Shin Bet for interrogation.

 Jerusalem Jaffa Square at night, just by Mike's Place.

Jaffa Jazz Fest carries on for its 10th edition despite cancelations

Other jazzy tributes across the three days include nods to Sting, Billy Joel, Joni Mitchell, John Lennon, Brazilian music and reggae icon Bob Marley.

 BOBBY MARTINEZ will strut his stuff at the International Jaffa Jazz Festival.

Nova survivor who shot Jaffa terrorist thanked by those he saved

The day after the attack, Lev Kreitman returned to lay a wreath for the victims, where he was recognized and thanked by passers-by.

 Lev Kreitman, who shot one of the Jaffa terrorists, being interviewed by Kan11, October 1, 2024.

Israeli-Greek architecture student Ionas Karussis was killed in Jaffa terror attack

Younas held both Greek and Israeli citizenship speaking both languages fluently, spent his entire education in the Israeli system, and served in the army. 

Younas Karousis, 26, murdered in the terror attack on Jaffa light rail, October 1, 2024.

Israelis hold vigil at Tel Aviv train stop after Palestinian shooting attack

The victims of Tuesday's shooting attack included three young women - one a mother who used her body to protect her baby, according to local media. Sixteen people were wounded, police said.

 Israelis hold vigil at Tel Aviv train stop after Palestinian shooting attack, October 2, 2024.

Seven murdered in Jaffa terror shooting, many more wounded

Seven were murdered and 17 were wounded to varying degrees, the two terrorists were shot dead by security forces.

 Israeli security at the scene of a shooting attack in Jaffa, October 1, 2024