Ramat Gan

Maya Vishniak's killer sentenced to 25 years in prison after plea deal

In determining the sentence, the court said the murder gravely violated the sanctity of life and emphasized that Almog had abused the trust inherent in the couple's romantic relationship.

JULY 12, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Family members of Maya Vishniak, who was murdered by her partner last month in Ramat Gan, seen at the courtroom of the Tel Aviv District Court on June 28, 2020.

Ramat Gan cafe set on fire for third time after owner opens on Shabbat

The incident follows a previous arson at the same cafe in May, after the owner reportedly received threats over the cafe’s Saturday opening.

JULY 1, 2026|ByWALLA

Israeli State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman at the annual Jerusalem Conference of the 'Besheva' group in Jerusalem, February 16, 2026.

Israel's municipalities are failing on nearly every possible front, government probe reveals

Matanyahu Englman's annual report finds that local authorities and government ministries are failing to implement key urban safety measures and business licensing requirements.

JUNE 16, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Argument over smoking at Kfar Maccabiah pool ends in stabbing, arrests

The altercation, which occurred in full view of dozens of swimmers, including children, broke out after one man asked another to stop smoking near the pool.

JUNE 7, 2026|ByHODAYA RAN

Deputy FM Haskel tours diplomats around Ramat Gan school struck by Houthis

On Thursday last week, shrapnel from a ballistic missile caused significant damage to the main building of the school, causing it to collapse.

DECEMBER 23, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel, led a tour for ambassadors and diplomats to Israel at the site of the Houthi missile strike at Ramat Efal Elementary School

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