Petah Tikva

Two childcare workers questioned after toddlers found alone, nearly one km. from daycare

The investigation began Sunday after police received a report of young children wandering alone near the facility. Officers arrived, located the toddlers, and helped return them to their parents.

Illustration of a daycare.
Riding in Hope, a reed tunnel in the Yarkon River.

Yarkon River cycling event returns with 3 routes

Fewer thefts overall, same old targets: SUV drivers in the Center aren't out of the woods yet.

Vehicle theft targets revealed: The cities starring on the blacklist

BEITAR JERUSALEM'S Shon Weissman celebrates during the 3-1 victory over Maccabi Petah Tikva, as the yellow-and-black is starting to find its footing early in the season.

Beitar Jerusalem finding rhythm as Weissman ignites revival


Olga Deutsch: Exposing the dark underbelly of human rights groups - interview

Many of the NGOs whose funding sources and anti-Israel activities get exposed by NGO Monitor are based in Europe, where Deutsch lived and worked since her birth in 1979.

At NGO Monitor Annual Event in Dec. 2025 at Jerusalem's Begin Center, interviewing US Ambassador Mike Huckabee.

Eldar Dayan's body found near Petah Tikva after three weeks of searching, police confirm

Dayan’s family said it learned that a body had been found through media reports rather than directly from police.

Eldar Dayan.

Petah Tikva man indicted for rape after allegedly posing as Nova festival survivor

Prosecutors say the 22-year-old ignored the woman's repeated objections, forced his way into her Petah Tikva apartment, and sexually assaulted her. They asked that he remain in custody pending trial.

 An illustrative image of an individual with handcuffs.

Tax Authority employees arrested by Lahav 433 on suspicion of corruption, accepting bribes

According to the police, the arrested suspects were thought to have granted around NIS 80 million in illegal tax returns in exchange for the bribes.

Man in handcuffs - illustrative

Why American Jews don't have to choose between the US and Israel - opinion

After 50 years in Israel, one immigrant explores the enduring ties between her American roots and her Israeli home.

Israeli and American flags on the same pole.

Israel’s ‘Tinder for pets’ is helping shelter animals match with loving homes

An Israeli nonprofit is using a Tinder-style app to match shelter dogs and cats with loving families and reduce failed adoptions.

Adopt me Israel's Ela Sayag Lipman and her two adopted rescue dogs, Duda and  Namer.

WATCH: Bystanders rescue 11-year-old girl from kidnapping attempt in central Israel

The girl's screams, clearly audible in the final seconds of a video documenting the drama, are heard by passing drivers, who realize something bad is unfolding and jump into action.

Kidnapping attempt in Petah Tikva

Pitchon Lev receives Knesset Speaker’s Award

The charity received the award for supporting vulnerable populations

Eli Cohen, CEO of Pitchon-Lev with Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana

Petah Tikva man accused of raping 5-year-old daughter repeatedly, sending recordings on Telegram

The defendant allegedly committed the sexual offenses in the family home and in his daughter's bedroom, among other locations, and recorded his acts on his phone.

ILLUSTRATIVE: POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.

Man dies after car explodes in Afula, as police arrest three for suspected murder in Haifa

Firefighters from the Petah Tikva station and the district hazardous materials unit also operated at the Sportan country club in Petah Tikva after a report was received of a hydrochloric acid leak.

FIREFIGHTERS EXTINGUISH a car which exploded in Afula, May 26, 2026.