Jaffa

Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of 30-year-old man in Jaffa as police probe motive of incident

The wounded man was evacuated in serious condition to Wolfson Medical Center, where medical teams were forced to pronounce his death.

Police arrest a murder suspect in Jaffa, Septemer 15, 2026.
Pilgrims in Jerusalem

The way to Jerusalem: A modern-day pilgrimage in the land’s ‘diverse embrace’

Broken statues on the floor of St. Anthony's Church in Jaffa, August 16, 2026.

Israeli man arrested for smashing crosses, statues in Jaffa's St. Anthony's Church

The new sign, officially renaming the plaza to Hostages Square.

Almost three years after Oct. 7, 'Hostages Square' becomes official name of Tel Aviv Museum plaza


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

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.