Rishon lezion

WIZO Rishon Lezion youth village teens create fact-checking bot

For the students, many of whom remain closely connected with friends and family in their countries of origin, the issue is not abstract.

Students participate in the hackathon at WIZO Nachlat Yehuda.
Israeli sculptor Yaacov Agam seen at the Agam Museum in Rishon LeZion, January 11, 2026.

Israeli artist, pioneer of kinetic art Yaacov Agam dies at 98

Police patrol on Road 1 near Jerusalem, on February 8, 2026.

Three arrested in connection to double murder of Ruslan and Olga Prikhodko

An MDA ambulance is seen near a homicide scene near Daliyat al-Carmel, where a 58-year-old businessman from the Carmel region was shot dead, April 24, 2026.

Couple found shot dead in car near central Israel, murder-suicide suspicion grows


Police in Israel watch World Cup Final at drug lab after raid

The police arrived at the site of an illegal cannabis growing operation after someone reported a gas leak.

Argentina defender Gonzalo Montiel (4) approaches the ball before taking a kick during a penalty shootout during the 2022 World Cup final against France at Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar, Dec 18, 2022.

Court gives ex-lawyer president Efi Nave suspended sentence for border fraud

Efi Nave was sentenced to a two-month suspended sentence for violation of customs border security at Ben-Gurion Airport in 2018.

Efi Naveh appears in court, January 16th, 2019

US pop-rock band OneRepublic returns to Israel

Although OneRepublic may have peaked a while ago in terms of popularity, their professionalism, general likeability, enthusiasm and a slew of good songs should make next week’s show worthwhile.

 ONEREPUBLIC – We won’t boycott Israel just because other artists are.

Embryo-swap baby born, bio parents identity still unknown

In light of a report conducted by the Health Ministry of the IVF department in Assuta, the ministry is strongly considering shutting down the department after a hearing.  

 Illustrative image of a pregnant belly.

Rishon Lezion deputy mayor suspected of smuggling Ukrainian into Israel - report

Maksim Babitzky, who immigrated to Israel from Russia in 1995, has been active in helping Ukrainians attempting to flee their country amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

 Rishon Lezion Deputy Mayor Maksim Babitzky.

Yelena Gerenberg murder suspect claims her death was an accident

The court extended his detention by eight days, stating that there is a reasonable suspicion that he planned the murder in advance.

 Yelena Gerenberg

Nick Cave’s earthly treasures - review

Cave appeared in fine spirits, frequently bantering with the sold-out crowd of nearly 15,000.

 NICK CAVE in concert last night at the Rishon LivePark.

Nick Cave, the high priest of rock & roll, to shine in Israel return

Either the world’s most popular cult artist or its most anonymous superstar, the 64-year-old Australian singer-songwriter has inherited the crown from Leonard Cohen as the high priest of rock & roll.

 NICK CAVE performs in Tel Aviv in 2017.

21st Maccabiah Games come to an end with athletes coming closer

This year’s Games, which featured approximately 10,000 athletes from over 60 countries, were the largest ever, seeing athletes participate in 38 different branches of sports.

 THE CLOSING of the 21st Maccabiah last night in Rishon Lezion’s Live Park was marked with Jewish pride and camaraderie

Alt-J returns to Israel to headline Shuga Festival

Alt-J’s return to the country coincides with the 10th anniversary of their debut album An Awesome Wave

 Alt-J with Gus Unger Hamilton (center).