Tel Aviv
The latest updates on Tel Aviv. The most populous city in Israel, Tel Aviv is officially called Tel Aviv-Yafo. While not the capital of the country, Tel Aviv is home to many foreign embassies and is the economic and technological hub of the country. Founded in 1909, Tel Aviv has long been considered a metropolitan city, home to many prominent museums and cultural institutions.
Israel arrests suspected Iranian spy
Eduard Yusupov, 65, is accused of collaborating with Iranian intelligence operatives and carrying out directed missions.
Israeli police report explosions on buses in suspected militant attack
The incident occurred just hours after Hamas released the bodies of four Israeli hostages from Gaza.
Israeli strikes kill 9 in Yemen after Houthi missile hits near Tel Aviv
Following a Houthi missile attack near Tel Aviv, Israeli airstrikes pounded Yemen's rebel-held capital and a port city, killing at least nine people.
Netanyahu brands corruption charges 'absurd' as he takes the stand
Allegations of fraud and bribery have trickled through the Israeli judiciary since 2020.
Israeli Defense Minister Gallant steps down sparking nationwide protests
Many people in Israel viewed Yoav Gallant as the sole moderate voice in a far-right government.
Israel Braces for another round of Iranian missiles
Jerusalem residents wait for the next Israeli attack on Iran now that the Jewish new year has ended
Tel Aviv shooting victim identified as new mom who died shielding infant
Inbar Segev-Vigder was one of seven victims of a suspected terror attack in Israel. Her 9-month-old son survived uninjured.
Oil prices up after Iran strikes Israel
Tehran is warning that any Israeli response to its missile attack would be met with "vast destruction."
Tel Aviv truck blast probed as possible terrorist attack: Israeli media
A senior police officer told Israeli media that a truck explosion in Tel Aviv could have been an attempted terror attack.
Yemen's Houthis claim drone strike on Israel's Tel Aviv
"We are looking into the reports that it was an aerial target," an IDF spokesperson told Newsweek.
Shake Shack faces boycott calls over Israel
The American burger chain's recent opening of a restaurant in Tel Aviv has sparked outrage on social media.
Video shows Israeli passenger plane land amid rocket fire
The flight landed in Tel Aviv on Friday evening amid a volley of rockets exchanged between Hamas and Israel's Iron Dome.
Shani Louk update as mother fears "time is running out"
Ricarda Louk said the release of some hostages by Hamas had given her "a bit of hope," but said those remaining were "in the middle of a war zone."
Palestinian militants hijacked my plane. I know the hostages' pain
The events in Israel and Gaza are all too familiar. Hamas has the same goal as the PFLP five decades ago.
Footage shows aftermath of Tel Aviv car, stabbing attack
The attack likely stemmed from revenge after Israel launched an operation against Jenin earlier this week.
Ron DeSantis tries to commandeer Trump's greatest Israel accomplishment
A Trump spokesperson told Newsweek that DeSantis is just trying to "bolster his thin resume."
Israel mobilizes military after tourist killed in car ramming
At least six tourists were injured and one killed in a car-ramming attack on Friday.
Netanyahu says protesters just don't get it, blames Israeli "propaganda"
Israelis are protesting a series of legislative reforms, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said many of the protestors don't understand the proposals.
Video shows horses running into middle of Israeli protest
Police officers mounted on horses were seen charging into crowds of protesters in an effort to disperse demonstrations in Tel Aviv.
Israel faces "revolution" as thousands protest regime, urge general strike
After thousands of people poured onto the streets protesting judicial overhaul plans on Sunday, workers across Israel's economy are staging walk-outs on Monday.
Who Is Golda Meir? Biden Recalls Ukraine-Born, U.S.-Raised Ex-PM of Israel
The first and still the only female leader of Israel met Biden in 1973 when the president was a senator from Deleware.
Tel Aviv Shooting a 'Terrorist Attack,' Israel Says As Hamas Celebrates
At least two people were killed and several others were wounded in a shooting in an area with restaurants and bars in the central part of Tel Aviv.
Russian Planes Signaled With Ukrainian Flags at Tel Aviv Airport: Video
The imagery prompted many Redditors to wonder why Russian planes are still allowed to land at that airport in the first place.
Toilet Parasites Date Back to 7th-Century Jerusalem, Show Impact on Elite
Sediment samples from an underground toilet in ancient Jerusalem have provided understanding of how the society's upper echelon citizens may have lived.
Ice Cream, Sushi Fly Across Tel Aviv in Latest Test of Israel Drone Program
Israel's National Drone Initiative is a government program that aims to perform commercial deliveries via drone to lighten traffic in urban areas.
Amid Escalating Violence, U.S. Suspends Passport Appointments in Israel
The suspension comes amid a backlog of cases that's left people looking to travel frustrated.
Ilhan Omar Fires Back at Donald Trump's Pro-Israel Message
Violence in Israel, the worst seen since the 2014 Gaza war, has left at least 36 people dead—five Israelis and 31 Palestinians.
Statue of Benjamin Netanyahu Relieving Himself Mounted Ahead of Elections
Municipal police have since removed the statue, noting that it was illegally erected without a permit and could pose a danger to those at the square.
In Tel Aviv, Green, Electrical Shared Scooters are a Blessing—And a Curse
Electric scooters are helping people move about a massively congested cities with underdeveloped public transport—but poor regulation means accidents and injuries are rife.