Kfar Saba

Bloodied suspect carrying samurai sword charged with brutal beating of woman, killing her dog

He claimed God came to him, ordering him to kill his friend. He later claimed God instructed him not to kill her, but to offer a sacrifice like the binding of Isaac, which led him to stab his dog.

|ByHODAYA RAN
Illustration image of handcuffs on the hands of an arrested man, in Jerusalem, May 21, 2025.
Meital Saar, wife of Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Saar, attends a hearing on the extension of her detention in connection with a suspected bribery and corruption investigation, at the Rishon Lezion Magistrate’s Court, October 19, 2026.

Kfar Saba mayor, wife suspected of fraud released to house arrest, forbidden to communicate

Under the ruling by the court, the couple is prohibited from speaking to each other until November 1, while Saar is barred from entering municipal facilities until November 15.

|ByHODAYA RAN
Ultra-Orthodox protester holding a sign reading "Either Haredi or the army" during an anti-draft protest on Highway 4, October 8, 2026.

Haredi protesters block Highway 4 near Ra'anana, Kfar Saba over draft dodger arrest

Police have deemed the demonstration illegal and are on the scene directing traffic to alternative routes, clearing the road, and restoring public order.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Tents housing displaced Palestinians are seen among homes destroyed during the recent war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza City, central Gaza Strip, September 3, 2026.

BoP expects Gaza reconstruction after elections as Israelis support Netanyahu-Eisenkot TV debate

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Segment Technologies sets up shop in Kfar Saba’s O-Tech complex

Segment Technologies has leased 1,500 sq.m. at the complex for a period of 20 years. The value of the deal is estimated at NIS 20 million.

DECEMBER 29, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
THE OPENING of Segment Information Technologies’ operation center at the O-Tech complex in Kfar Saba.

Tree collapses on two girls on their way to school in central Israel

Two girls aged 9 and 10 on their way to school were hit by a tree that collapsed as a result of strong winds in Kibbutz Bahan in central Israel on Monday morning.

NOVEMBER 18, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The collapsed palm tree that hit two girls in Kibbutz Bahan

Osher Ad signs deal with Zim Urban Life Kfar Saba

Upon the completion of this transaction 45% of the commercial and entertainment areas at Zim Urban Life Kfar Saba will have been leased.

AUGUST 22, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Shopping in Israel can also be an exhausting and overwhelming experience, says the writer.