Rishon lezion

Fire near railway tracks contained after disrupting train service across central, southern Israel

Firefighters are working with Israel Railways to contain the fire and protect the track's infrastructure.

Firefighter works to extinguish the flames after a wildfire broke out in Samaria on July 18.
Israeli singer Noam Bettan performs at the RootOne Big Tent event in Rishon Lezion. July 12, 2026.

Nearly 5,000 come together in Israel's largest teen Diaspora-Israel solidarity event

[FILE PHOTO] Police at the scene of a stabbing attack at the central bus station in Beer Sheva, southern Israel, on March 31, 2024.

Young man's severed head discovered by youth counselor near highway in central Israel

Menachem Israelivitch (2nd R) and Michel Rolland (2nd L) with the winemaker  and ex -director of Château Lascombes. The kosher cuvée is always a team effort.

Wine Talk: The kosher Michel Rolland


Young Israeli chess champions crowned amid rocket fire

The champions will get the chance to represent Israel at the World Championship and European Championship.

 Six of the champions from the chess championship for young Israelis.

Paramedic who stopped terrorist: The soldiers' lives were top priority

The terrorist, a resident of Hebron, was subdued by citizens and then arrested by police forces.

 Police forces at the scene of a stabbing attack near Tzrifin, April 4, 2023.

Assuta embryo case: Hospital mismanaged IVF unit, put money first

The members of the committee said that it was not a single unfortunate mistake but a chain of errors that caused the embryos to be replaced.

 Baby (Illustrative).

Backstreet Boys announce Israel show as part of DNA World Tour

The five-member group last performed here in 2018, celebrating their 25th anniversary before a sold-out crowd of 16,000 at the same venue.

 Backstreet Boys

15-year-old Israeli teenager stabbed to death in Rishon Lezion

A resident of Rishon Lezion in his twenties fled the scene and was later arrested.

 The scene of the stabbing on the evening of January 5, 2023 in Rishon Lezion which resulted in the death of the 15-year-old victim.

Israeli court stops genetic testing to find mother of embryo-swap baby

The district court ruled that it is necessary to appoint a legal guardian who will recommend what is in the baby's best interest and determine whether to continue the genetic tests or not.

 AN ULTRASOUND examination for a pregnant woman at a gynecology clinic in Tel Aviv.

A Hanukkah miracle: Stolen ancient Torah scrolls recovered

The recovered scrolls will soon be returned to the synagogue.

  The recovered Torah scrolls in Rishon Lezion.

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.