Bat yam

Bat Yam couple arrested for allegedly posing as insurance representatives, defrauding at least 75

In exchange for their services, the couple allegedly demanded a "fee" ranging from NIS 2,000 to NIS 5,000, and in some cases up to NIS 10,000.

Periel Ben David and Sahar Shmuel Abutbul from Bat Yam, suspected of posing as insurance representatives, August 11, 2026.
Illustrative: Hand grenade -  A member of the Popular Resistance Committee holds up a grenade during a rally in Gaza City, 27 April 2006.

Two Bat Yam residents charged in Japanika grenade attack linked to gang dispute

A view of a Japanika restaurant branch owned by businessman Barak Abramov that was damaged in a shooting in Herzliya, central Israel, July 14, 2026.

Tel Aviv police arrest additional suspect in Japanika grenade attack case

Image from the arrest of a Bat Yam resident, charged with sexual offenses against his two granddaughters

Israel Police arrest man linked with committing serious sexual offenses against his granddaughters


Netanyahu: Iran will pay heavy price for murder of civilians, Israel nearing victory

It is true that Israel has taken a substantial bite out of Tehran's nuclear program, but it is far from down for the count.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits homes hit by Iranian projectiles on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

Bat Yam is the worst civilian hit of the war, senior IDF Home Front Command official says

The ballistic missile fired by Iran contained hundreds of kilograms of explosives and caused a large amount of destruction.

The aftermath of an Iranian missile strike in Bat Yam, central Israel, June 15, 2025

Massive renewal in Bat Yam: 4,600 apartments to be built around the light rail station

VATMAL discussed a major urban renewal near “Ha'Atzmaut” station with 4,600 new homes, commerce, jobs, bike paths, and public spaces. Around 1,600 existing units will be vacated for the project.

 Urban renewal plan in North Bat Yam

Bat Yam resident to be extradited to US for massive crypto hack scandal

A suspect in a major 2022 US crypto breach was caught trying to flee from Israel under a new name and passport.

 Ben Gurion Airport

Holon man indicted for driving terrorist behind Bat Yam bus bombings

During questioning, R. admitted to transporting the terrorist but claimed he was unaware of his identity.

Bus bombing in central Israel terror attack, February 20, 2025.

'I didn't know he had a bomb' - Israeli driver on Bat Yam bus bomb terrorist - report

The Shin Bet arrested two Israeli suspects who were involved in transporting the terrorist that planted the bombs in Bat Yam.

 Bus explosion aftermath, Bat Yam

Divine protection comes in Israel's darkest hour after Bibas murder - opinion

What could have been another catastrophic tragedy was averted last week in central Israel. The “hand” of God has been clearly visible throughout these challenging times.

 FIREFIGHTERS AND rescue personnel are on the scene of a bus bombing in Bat Yam last week. No one was on board. The failed attacks serve as yet another powerful reminder of God’s watchful presence over the Jewish people, even in our darkest moments, says the writer.

Hamas Tulkarm battalion distances itself from Bat Yam bus attacks - report

Defense Minister Israel Katz instructed the IDF to increase the intensity of military operations in the West Bank, in particular targeting the Tulkarm refugee camp.

 Palestinian gunmen hold weapons during the funeral of Palestinian terrorist, Ahmed Abu al-Foul, who was killed by Palestinian Authority forces in Tulkarm camp, in the West Bank, May 2, 2024.

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Israel targeted with bus bombings, no one injured • Fourth body of returned slain hostages identified as Gazan woman

 Pictures of Shiri Bibas and her children Kfir and Ariel who are held hostage in Hamas captivity hang outside the protest tent calling for the release of Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip, outside the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem, February 19, 2025.

IDF to carry out 'powerful operation' against 'terrorist hotspots' in West Bank

Explosions occurred on Thursday in three buses parked in a lot in Bat Yam. Police reported that damage was caused, but there were no injuries.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu with Transportation Minister Miri Regev in the Knesset, last year.