Rishon lezion

Prince of Tbilisi: Teen Izhak Ashpiz’s impressively stoic rise to Israeli judo royalty

Winning gold here as an outsider is akin to winning a high-stakes poker game in a room full of professionals who own the house. Ashpiz didn’t just win; he dictated the terms of the engagement.

IN THE world rankings published this week, 18-year-old Israeli judoka Izhak Ashpiz was No. 14 in the under-60 kg weight class.
President Isaac Herzog visits the site of an Iranian missile hit in Rishon Lezion, March 16, 2026.

WATCH: 'Weapon of the weak': Herzog visits Rishon Lezion missile impact site, damaged residence

United Hatzalah volunteers respond to the scene of a rocket hit in Nahariya, March 16, 2026.

At least eight wounded after several waves of missiles from Iran, Hezbollah, including direct hit

Clalit’s protected hospital “Harry Shield”.

Lion Shield: Clalit opens a new protected hospital for hundreds of patients


Dolphins sighted 2.5 miles off coast of Rishon Lezion

The sighting comes amidst reports of a declining apex predator population in the Mediterranean region.

Dolphins spotted miles off from Rishon Lezion's coast.

Live your dream at Protea by the Sea

All-new luxurious beachfront retirement residence in Rishon LeZion.


The giant expands: Israel's largest mall adds another floor and 60 stores

Continuing to expand with a significant addition: A new floor named Platinum, spanning 12,000 square meters and featuring approximately 60 stores, international and local retail chains, restaurants,

 Kanyon Hazahav

Reporter’s Notebook: Bibas’ funeral procession at Rishon LeZion

At such an event, there is no shortage of things to photograph, but a lot of the time, I felt compelled to keep my camera at my side and watch the moments with my own eyes. 

 People come out to pay respects for the Bibas family in front of the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem, Feburay 27, 2025.

The world of Yaacov Agam reexperienced

The work of Yaacov Agam both inspires and provokes questions. A visit to the Yaacov Agam Museum of Art (YAMA) in Rishon Lezion provides answers to many of them.

 Yaacov Agam.

Coffee with a view of the Park: A new venue opens in Rishon Lezion

The new Café Gan Sipur branch offers a culinary experience with a view of the Family Park lawns, featuring kosher dairy dishes, fresh pastas, and a kids' menu.

Café Gan Sipur Rishon West

Electric design: The new karaoke complex

The BeatBox network is opening its fifth branch in Rishon Lezion, covering 1,000 square meters with 18 karaoke rooms and cutting-edge technological innovations.

 BeatBox in Rishon Lezion

Names of three suspects charged in connection with firing flares at PM Netanyahu's house released

Following a request made by Ofer Doron, Amir Sadeh, and Itai Yafe's lawyers, Judge Menachem Mizrachi approved the publication of their names as suspects in the incident.

 Footage of flare fired outside Netanyahu's residence on Saturday November 17, 2024

'Obsessive, systematic smear campaign': Brothers in Arms sue Otzma Yehudit MK for defamation

According to the lawsuit, Cohen attempted to link the Brothers in Arms organization to an espionage case it had no connection to, flagrantly violating a gag order intended to protect state security.

 IDF reserve soldiers sign a statement saying they will not continue to do reserve military service as part of a protest against the government's planned judicial overhaul, in Tel Aviv, July 19, 2023.

Urban renewal: Potential for 16,000 new apartments in this city

The Central District Committee will discuss replacing TAMA 38 in Rishon LeZion, allowing for 16,000 new apartments citywide. The plan includes earthquake reinforcements and gradual urban renewal.

 Illustration: Construction in Rishon LeZion