Petah Tikva

Embrace the wins: When life turns upside down, focus on what you can control

'I am grateful, as always, to all of my readers and ask everyone to include my three-year-old grandson Yishai ben Shayna Miriam in your prayers. Together we all can and will make a difference.'

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Cases of the measles rise in Israel.

Petah Tikva declared 'red city' for measles outbreak, six-month-old children to be vaccinated

BEITAR JERUSALEM'S Yarden Shua celebrates with his teammates after scoring his third goal to complete his first hat-trick during a 5-0 victory over Ironi Tiberias.

Shua hits 'hat-trick' in Beitar’s 5-0 rout as Israeli league delivers drama across the board

 Thousands on the platform at the Hashalom Station near Begin Street.

Packed stations, mass delays: Trains across Israel delayed for hours after fatal rail accident


Israeli doctors perform life-saving surgery that allows pregnant woman to receive cancer treatment

An Israeli woman has become the sixth in the world to give birth to a healthy baby after undergoing surgery so that her colon cancer could be treated with radiotherapy.

Doctors at the gynecological oncology unit of Petah Tikva’s Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Branch.

Holocaust survivor killed by Iran in Petah Tikva missile strike

The missile strike claimed the lives of four people, including Shmilovitch, as well as Yaakov and Desi Bello, both 77, and 85-year-old Daisy Yitzhaki.

Yvette Shmilovitch

Historic expansion: McDonald’s to open 12 new branches in 2025

McDonald’s Israel will open 12 new branches in 2025, seven already launched. Locations span Ir Ovot to Ofakim, focusing on peripheral areas and BIG shopping centers.

 McDonald’s BIG Glilot branch

Three IDF soldiers killed in Gaza after vehicle hit an explosive device

The three, St.-Sgt. Lior Steinberg, St.-Sgt. Ofek Barhana, and St.-Sgt. Omer Van Gelder, were killed in battle in Gaza.

 IDF announces the death of three soldiers, June 3, 2025.

Margaux: A warm and welcoming restaurant in the heart of Petah Tikva - review

The restaurant has been open for just over a year and is already very popular with the locals.

 Margaux restaurant in Petah Tikva

Good Pharm opens flagship branch at the Grand Mall in Petah Tikva

The chain, owned by Rami Levy, will open its 68th branch, and will offer pharmacy, cosmetics, cleaning, food, and fashion products at affordable prices.

Good Pharm's flagship branch at the Grand Mall in Petah Tikva

Israel Prize-winner develops technique to monitor hospital patients' vitals from afar

“It’s an incredibly moving and humbling experience to be part of such a distinguished group of individuals," Prof Yonina Eldar said.

 WEIZMANN INSTITUTE of Science professor and 2025 Israel Prize recipient Yonina Eldar: The goal is to solve a real-life clinical problem.

Victory over Hamas most important war goal says Netanyahu, hostage families respond

Netanyahu also announced that 18 suspects have been arrested over arson related to Wednesday's wildfires.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu – no longer brave.

Petah Tikva father-son duo arrested for attacking neighbor, attempting to kidnap dog

The men, aged 62 and 31, allegedly threatened to kill the dog over the barking.

 View of an Israel Police vehicle.

Purim 2025: SACARA to open three concept stores with holiday makeup

The chain is launching three pop-up stores in Petah Tikva, Beersheba, and Hadera, featuring the Purim 2025 collection with makeup products, accessories, and beauty items at attractive prices.

 SACARA Purim Store in Petah Tikva