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


Assuta embryo case: Hospital mismanaged IVF unit, put money first

The members of the committee said that it was not a single unfortunate mistake but a chain of errors that caused the embryos to be replaced.

 Baby (Illustrative).

Backstreet Boys announce Israel show as part of DNA World Tour

The five-member group last performed here in 2018, celebrating their 25th anniversary before a sold-out crowd of 16,000 at the same venue.

 Backstreet Boys

15-year-old Israeli teenager stabbed to death in Rishon Lezion

A resident of Rishon Lezion in his twenties fled the scene and was later arrested.

 The scene of the stabbing on the evening of January 5, 2023 in Rishon Lezion which resulted in the death of the 15-year-old victim.

Israeli court stops genetic testing to find mother of embryo-swap baby

The district court ruled that it is necessary to appoint a legal guardian who will recommend what is in the baby's best interest and determine whether to continue the genetic tests or not.

 AN ULTRASOUND examination for a pregnant woman at a gynecology clinic in Tel Aviv.

A Hanukkah miracle: Stolen ancient Torah scrolls recovered

The recovered scrolls will soon be returned to the synagogue.

  The recovered Torah scrolls in Rishon Lezion.

Police in Israel watch World Cup Final at drug lab after raid

The police arrived at the site of an illegal cannabis growing operation after someone reported a gas leak.

Argentina defender Gonzalo Montiel (4) approaches the ball before taking a kick during a penalty shootout during the 2022 World Cup final against France at Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar, Dec 18, 2022.

Court gives ex-lawyer president Efi Nave suspended sentence for border fraud

Efi Nave was sentenced to a two-month suspended sentence for violation of customs border security at Ben-Gurion Airport in 2018.

Efi Naveh appears in court, January 16th, 2019

US pop-rock band OneRepublic returns to Israel

Although OneRepublic may have peaked a while ago in terms of popularity, their professionalism, general likeability, enthusiasm and a slew of good songs should make next week’s show worthwhile.

 ONEREPUBLIC – We won’t boycott Israel just because other artists are.

Embryo-swap baby born, bio parents identity still unknown

In light of a report conducted by the Health Ministry of the IVF department in Assuta, the ministry is strongly considering shutting down the department after a hearing.  

 Illustrative image of a pregnant belly.

Rishon Lezion deputy mayor suspected of smuggling Ukrainian into Israel - report

Maksim Babitzky, who immigrated to Israel from Russia in 1995, has been active in helping Ukrainians attempting to flee their country amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

 Rishon Lezion Deputy Mayor Maksim Babitzky.