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Jerusalem highlights: June 12-18

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Irvin Unger presents his new book on Arthur Szyk (see Monday).
THE ANNUAL Tel Aviv Pride Parade, June 12, 2026.

'How all of Israel needs to look': Tel Aviv mayor kicks off annual Pride Parade

Tel Aviv's beaches decorated with pride flags ahead of the annual Tel Aviv Pride Parade.

Annual Tel Aviv Pride Parade to take place as normal, despite security concerns

An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested.

Suspect arrested after photographing influencer naked in changing room also accused of rape


WATCH: Haredim protest in Jerusalem, central Israel over detention of draft dodgers

Israel Police said later on Wednesday that the Jerusalem protests had been dispersed and roads had reopened to traffic.

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters demonstrate against the arrest of ultra orthodox jewish men who took part in a protest outside the home of Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg and were later handed over to the military police, outside the police station in Jerusalem, June 10, 2026.

Former soccer player Haim Sirotkin sentenced to one year in prison for running over protesters

The court convicted him of reckless and negligent conduct involving a vehicle, finding that while he did not intend to hit the protesters, he knowingly accelerated his car and disregarded risks.

 Haim Sirotkin, driver who is suspected of running over protesters last night during a demonstration calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip and against the current Israeli government, arrives for a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv on April 7, 2024.

Maccabiah launches five-day sports festival at Expo Tel Aviv

Organized by Maccabi World Union, the festival is designed to bring Israelis closer to the Maccabiah experience while providing a family-friendly destination during the school break.

EXPO TEL AVIV will be the venue for the 'Maccabiah City' sports festival ahead of this summer's Games, which open on July 1. (Maccabiah/Courtesy)

Tel Aviv gambling house raid: Eight Chinese nationals arrested, NIS 1m. in cash seized

Police arrested eight Chinese foreign residents and seized NIS 1 million in cash, a Glock pistol, ammunition, and gambling equipment.

Gambling 370

Illegal resident arrested on suspicion of stabbing, robbing man in Tel Aviv apartment

After wounding the victim, the attacker fled the scene. Israel Police later found him shortly afterward, several streets from the apartment.

Israel Police arrest Bethlehem resident arrested on suspicion of stabbing and robbing a man in his Tel Aviv apartment over the weekend, June 7, 2026.

Eli and Chana Coten: From London to Ma’alot amid war and new beginnings

A family from London makes aliyah to northern Israel, navigating war, adjustment, and a new life in Ma’alot.

Family

Refined tableware: Plates designed especially for the luxurious sushi restaurant in Tel Aviv

To mark its 12th anniversary, TYO has launched a unique collection of handmade ceramics inspired by Chef Yama San. Developed over a year and a half, the pieces are now available for public purchase.

TYO + HandS stamped plate. NIS 210.

Coming soon to Tel Aviv and Herzliya: Wireless charging for electric scooters

Elssway from Tel Aviv has developed a system that charges electric vehicles without cables or the need to replace batteries. The first scooter-sharing operator will launch it soon.

“Elssway is launching wireless charging for electric scooters in Tel Aviv and Herzliya to enable automatic, cable-free charging and simplify urban mobility operations.”

'We Shall Rise' installation highlights Israel's journey since October 7 at Tel Aviv mall

“We wanted to show that no matter what, no matter how they try to kill us and to make us vanish, we're still here,” writer Noam Horev explained.

Images from the 'We Shall Rise' installation at the Azrieli Mall in Tel Aviv.

Israel Police chief meets with members of LGBTQ+ community ahead of Pride Month

Police and LGBTQ+ community leaders discussed security preparations as Pride Month events get underway across Israel, with the Tel Aviv Pride Parade returning to its traditional format.

Police Commissioner Danny Levy meets LGBTQ+ representatives ahead of Pride Month.