Bat yam

Tel Aviv police arrest additional suspect in Japanika grenade attack case

The suspect, a Bat Yam resident in his 20s, was taken for questioning by the Tel Aviv District Central Unit and will be brought before the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.

A view of a Japanika restaurant branch owned by businessman Barak Abramov that was damaged in a shooting in Herzliya, central Israel, July 14, 2026.
Image from the arrest of a Bat Yam resident, charged with sexual offenses against his two granddaughters

Israel Police arrest man linked with committing serious sexual offenses against his granddaughters

 An illustrative image of an Israel Police officer.

Knife-wielding suspect charges police officers in criminally motivated attack in Bat Yam

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Police thwart attempted motorcycle theft in Bat Yam, arrest two suspects


Massive renewal in Bat Yam: 4,600 apartments to be built around the light rail station

VATMAL discussed a major urban renewal near “Ha'Atzmaut” station with 4,600 new homes, commerce, jobs, bike paths, and public spaces. Around 1,600 existing units will be vacated for the project.

 Urban renewal plan in North Bat Yam

Bat Yam resident to be extradited to US for massive crypto hack scandal

A suspect in a major 2022 US crypto breach was caught trying to flee from Israel under a new name and passport.

 Ben Gurion Airport

Holon man indicted for driving terrorist behind Bat Yam bus bombings

During questioning, R. admitted to transporting the terrorist but claimed he was unaware of his identity.

Bus bombing in central Israel terror attack, February 20, 2025.

'I didn't know he had a bomb' - Israeli driver on Bat Yam bus bomb terrorist - report

The Shin Bet arrested two Israeli suspects who were involved in transporting the terrorist that planted the bombs in Bat Yam.

 Bus explosion aftermath, Bat Yam

Divine protection comes in Israel's darkest hour after Bibas murder - opinion

What could have been another catastrophic tragedy was averted last week in central Israel. The “hand” of God has been clearly visible throughout these challenging times.

 FIREFIGHTERS AND rescue personnel are on the scene of a bus bombing in Bat Yam last week. No one was on board. The failed attacks serve as yet another powerful reminder of God’s watchful presence over the Jewish people, even in our darkest moments, says the writer.

Hamas Tulkarm battalion distances itself from Bat Yam bus attacks - report

Defense Minister Israel Katz instructed the IDF to increase the intensity of military operations in the West Bank, in particular targeting the Tulkarm refugee camp.

 Palestinian gunmen hold weapons during the funeral of Palestinian terrorist, Ahmed Abu al-Foul, who was killed by Palestinian Authority forces in Tulkarm camp, in the West Bank, May 2, 2024.

What is going on in Israel, Lebanon, and Gaza?

Israel targeted with bus bombings, no one injured • Fourth body of returned slain hostages identified as Gazan woman

 Pictures of Shiri Bibas and her children Kfir and Ariel who are held hostage in Hamas captivity hang outside the protest tent calling for the release of Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip, outside the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem, February 19, 2025.

IDF to carry out 'powerful operation' against 'terrorist hotspots' in West Bank

Explosions occurred on Thursday in three buses parked in a lot in Bat Yam. Police reported that damage was caused, but there were no injuries.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu with Transportation Minister Miri Regev in the Knesset, last year.

Israel halts public transport, officials vow to pursue bus bombings terrorists

Israeli Transport Minister called to halt all buses, trains, and light rail trains, Defense Minister instructed IDF to increase intensity of ops in West Bank.

Explosion of bus in Bat Yam February 20, 2025

Bat Yam residents shaken by coordinated explosions: 'Something has to change'

Residents rattled by back-to-back blasts, police and Shin Bet launch investigation.

"Explosives weighing 4-5 kg were found." The bus that exploded in Bat Yam