Jaffa

The Drisco at 160: Inside Tel Aviv’s restored hidden gem of old-world hospitality - review

Celebrating 160 years of operation, The Drisco Hotel offers a glimpse into Tel Aviv-Jaffa’s past, with restored historic charm, comfortable rooms, and acclaimed dining at George & John.

THE HISTORIC property in Jaffa embodies the story of the American-German Colony and the origins of tourism in the Land of Israel.
Car explodes in Holon, June 28, 2026.

Two killed after car bombings in Holon, Jaffa, in suspected assassinations attempts

Israeli President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal Herzog meet with residents of the northern moshav of Netu’a, northern Israel, June 10, 2026.

Grapevine, June 24, 2026: Reliving the nightmare - opinion

The suspect in this week's Jaffa shooting which left three injured.

Police arrest Jaffa shooting suspect as case of influencer’s live-streamed death remains unsolved


The Kishle: The best prison food in Israel - review

The menu is limited, with 10 starters and seven main dishes. I personally prefer a more limited menu done well, than a menu that has everything but the kitchen sink in it.

 The Kishle

8 indicted in plot to use explosive drones in Jaffa assassination

The plot was thwarted after a foreign citizen noticed the drone carrying the explosive in Jaffa.

 View of a new security drone in Efrat, in the West Bank

Israeli runner looks to break 10K record at Tel Aviv Playtika Marathon

Israeli runner Lonah Chemtai Salpeter will attempt to break the record for the 10K run.

Israeli runner Lonah Chemtai Salpeter

FEX Festival bringing a specialized light to flamenco dancing

The FEX Festival will run from January 5-7 at the Habait Theater in Jaffa.

Performers at this week's FEX Festival at the Habait Theater in Jaffa.

Gun dealer kills Arab customer after refusing sale based on race

Investigators discovered that the seller had refused to sell the air rifle to the young man because he was Arab.

Medics wheel into the emergency room wounded Israeli men from the shooting attack in the West Bank settlement of Kiryat Arba, at the Hadassa Ein Karem Hospital in Jerusalem, on October 29, 2022.

President Herzog lights Christmas tree in Jaffa with Christian community

Along with being given the honor of lighting the Christmas tree, Herzog also met with prominent members of the Christian community of Jaffa.

 Israeli President Isaac Herzog, retired Supreme Court Justice George Kara and Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai lit the Christmas tree with members of the Jaffa Christian community (December 21, 2022).

Old-fashioned luxury at Tel Aviv’s Drisco

In the spring of 1867, America’s favorite everyman Mark Twain wrapped up his journey to the Promised Land in the basement of this hotel where he penned his scathing travelogue The Innocents Abroad.

 THE DRISCO HOTEL – attention to detail

Guetta: Libyan cuisine in Jaffa that is as good as ever - review

Having visited the place several years ago, we were ready for another sampling of the authentic Libyan cuisine we had experienced on our first visit.

 Guetta

Israeli archaeologists reveal cache of guns Arabs used against British

The weapons cache, which included the remains of around 100 guns, will be presented at a special conference for police officers and archaeologists.

 Bullets that were among the finds in the Arab militia weapons cache found in Jaffa.

Legendary pop band Police get some Irish jazzy Jaffa joy

Cork, Ireland-based Dunlea is one of the stars at this year’s International Jaffa Jazz Festival, the seventh edition of which takes place at ZOA House in Tel Aviv October 13-15.

 IRELAND-BASED Paul Dunlea, one of the stars at this year’s International Jaffa Jazz Festival