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


Houthis take credit for drone attack, claim new UAV bypassed Israeli security

In the statement, the Houthis claimed to have a new drone which they have named "Jaffa", which they say is "capable of bypassing interception systems and radars cannot detect it."

 An investigator inspects a damaged window of a building at the site of the Houthi drone attack on Tel Aviv, July 2024

Jaffa resident visiting family in Gaza prior to Oct. 7 trapped due to war, family tells N12

The family of Mahmoud Biyari has lobbied the state to return their loved one, and has also sought to include him among the list of hostages still held by Hamas.

 A woman puts up a poster on a message board with pictures of hostages, who are being held in the Gaza Strip after they were seized by Hamas gunmen on October 7, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel December 6, 2023.

Gesher Theatre brings top-class acts for this year’s Jaffa Fest

The Gesher Theatre has churned out quality cutting-edge theatrical fare for decades. This year's Jaffa Fest lineup shows that the group intends to keep this tradition alive.

 OSCAR WILDE’s one-act play ‘Salome’ will be a highlight of Gesher Theater’s Jaffa Fest.

Jaffa Theater celebrates 25 years with a revival of ‘Longing’

Demand among Arab citizens of Israel for high-level theater is low. Most Hebrew speakers show little interest in Arab culture.

 JAFFA THEATER co-creator Gaby Aldor.

Close your eyes and see festival to focus on challenges faced by the blind

The idea is to hold activities and events that are staged in ways that mimic blindness so people without  visual challenges can experience aspects of what blind people go through.

 THE NA LAGA’AT (Please Touch) Center’s Blind Day.

Market House Jaffa: A cool boutique hotel a stone's throw from the shuk

The hotel, a member of the Atlas hotel chain, is built above Byzantine ruins, offers several amenities, and a warm staff.

 The Market House Jaffa.

Voices from Jaffa: What everyday life has been like since the war began

Speaking to locals and tourists in the mixed Jewish-Arab city about their experiences since Oct. 7.

DOCUMENTING post-Oct. 7 devastation in Jaffa.

Safe Place Festival presents theater for those with autism

The Safe Place Festival offers sensory-friendly activities and performances for those on the autism spectrum, aiming to create inclusive experiences for all.

 Safe Place Festival 21/4/2024

Annual gala evening held for Jaffa Institute

The Jaffa Institute held its annual gala evening to honor the donors and ensure the continuation of the association's activities.

 Orit Benvenisti, Haim Horowitch and Yosef Bar Natan.

Policeman accused of shooting MDA volunteer claims 'self-defense,' Mayor Huldai laments event

The fatal shooting during Saturday, which involved an off-duty police officer, resulted in the death of Jaffa resident and MDA volunteer Yaakov Tukhi.

 Police crime scene tape