Ramat Gan

WATCH: Archaeologists unearth 1,300-year-old ‘shopping hub’ beneath stadium in central Israel

However, IAA researchers have proposed two main theories about what the site served as: either a major trade and industrial station or part of a currently undiscovered nearby settlement.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Aerial view of the Israel Antiquities Authority excavation in Ramat Gan, August 16, 2026.
A photograph of the glass door at Haaretz smashed by a masked vandal.

Israeli man indicted for throwing bricks at media offices, threatening 'someone will die'

According to the indictment, Avraham Hadi, 44, threw bricks at the entrance doors of the Channel 12 and Haaretz headquarters, as well as a Justice Ministry building.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
Front door of Channel 12 News offices shattered by vandals in Tel Aviv, July 5, 2026.

Prosecutors signal indictment over vandalism attacks on Justice Ministry, Israeli media outlets

The suspect, in his 40s, was arrested on July 30 following a weeks-long investigation. Police linked him to attacks on buildings housing Channel 12, Haaretz, Israel Hayom, and the Justice Ministry.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
A burnt structure in Ramat Gan, August 7, 2026.

Suspected arson in Ramat Gan leaves seven people injured, three sites affected, authorities say

Seven people were treated for smoke inhalation, and evacuated for medical attention with light injuries.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, HODAYA RAN

MDA, city residents share experience of Hezbollah rocket attack in Ramat Gan

"There was a huge boom, I felt the blast wave, and the house shook,” shared a city resident.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024ByORI SELA, HODAYA RAN
Security and rescue personel work at the scene where a bus and buildings were hit following a rocket attack from Lebanon towards Israel in Ramat Gan in central Israel November 18, 2024.

Winner Cup glory: Maccabi Tel Aviv edges Ramat Gan in nail-biter

Oded Katash’s squad came out of the gates scoring at will as Hoard, Tamir Blatt, and Roman Sorkin all found points with ease to head into halftime with a 48-36 lead.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate with the trophy after edging Maccabi Ramat Gan 86-83 in the Winner Cup final.

Ramat Gan’s animal rescue and bonding farm

Natural Bonds is not only a home for animals, however: It is also a home for people. 

OCTOBER 27, 2024ByITSIK MAROM
For the last two years in Ramat Gan, “Natural Bonds” has operated as a unique animal rescue farm and focuses on livestock farm animals and does not deal with domestic pets such as cats and dogs.

Ramat Gan overcomes Hapoel Tel Aviv in OT

With 109-102, Maccabi Ramat Gan is advancing to the Winner Cup semis.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI RAMAT GAN'S Roi Huber hits a game-tying three-pointer late in the fourth quarter of his team's 109-102 .

From art to Buddha and back again: Art director's Itamar Newman’s enlightened journey

Step by step, Newman sought a new way to live. He stopped exhibiting his works, embraced the teachings of the Buddha, moved to the northern moshava of Yavne’el.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
ITAMAR NEWMAN – his upcoming exhibition, ‘DHAMMA,’ marks a return to artistic life after roughly three decades.

Rising Ramat Gan star Benaya Srur aims high ahead of new season - interview

The 24-year-old Israeli big man has seen marked improvement in his play over the past few years but took a huge leap in his debut season with Ramat Gan.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
WITH ANOTHER season of experience under his belt, Benaya Srur hopes to lead Ramat Gan both locally and in Europe, while also eyeing the National Team.

Otoro: The best (kosher) Japanese food in Israel? - review

This is the best Japanese food I have had in Israel although I have not tried the non-kosher Japanese restaurants here.

JUNE 23, 2024ByLINDA GRADSTEIN
Otoro

Persistence pays off for Kiryat Ata's basketball star, James Batemon

Following a stunning sweep of Ramat Gan, Sharon Avrahami & Co. take on Hapoel Tel Aviv in semis.

JUNE 5, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
JAMES BATEMON has been at the forefront of Ironi Kiryat Ata’s resurgence this season, with the American guard propelling the club into the league semifinals.

Rumble in the Jungle: Violent brawl breaks out in Ramat Gan Safari Park over a queue for scooters

During the fight, visitors can be heard in the background shouting for the police, and one of them even threatened: "I'm taking out a gun."

APRIL 7, 2024ByORI SELA
Gorillas sit after two of their troop tested positive for COVID-19 after falling ill at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Ramat Gan acting school to perform an Australian fable about humanity’s end

“We live far away from the rest of the world and want to connect with it,” Australian-born Cohney told The Jerusalem Post, “so yes, Australians think about the rest of the world more than [others]."

MARCH 24, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
A SCENE from ‘Hibernation’ by Finegan Kruckemeyer.