Ness Ziona

Chetz the dog, wounded in Iranian strike during Operation Rising Lion, learns to walk again

“At first, I'd have given him a low chance [of survival], but the more I got to know him, I saw he wanted to. He wants to live, he wants to fight. So let’s give him that chance,” his vet said.

|BySHIR PERETS
Chetz the dog and Dr. Talia Adler.
Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations’ 51st Annual National Leadership Mission.

Suspicious envelope found at Prime Minister's Office, sent to biological lab

The envelope was examined by Israel Police forensic laboratory personnel on location, who eliminated the possibility of an explosive. It was then sent to a biological laboratory in Ness Ziona.

|ByTZVI JASPER
A discussion and a vote on the expulsion of MK Ayman Odeh at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, July 14, 2025.

Detainees held for attacking Ayman Odeh during Ness Ziona protest released, court rules

One suspect was released under restrictive conditions, while the other two were placed under house arrest until Monday. During the attack, Odeh’s car was damaged, and protesters spat at him.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, HODAYA RAN, YOAV ETIEL
MK Aymen Odeh at a protest in Ness Ziona, July 19, 2025.

WATCH: MK Ayman Odeh's vehicle attacked, spat on by violent protesters in Ness Ziona

Eyewitnesses reported that the officers took minimal action, choosing instead to "contain" the situation rather than intervene forcefully.

|ByHODAYA RAN, YOAV ETIEL

Regime change in Iran would be ‘proper’ end to current conflict, Minister Gamliel says

Israel, US strikes on Iran have exposed its weakness, but regime change ‘currently’ not a goal.

JUNE 22, 2025ByELIAV BREUER
Technology Minister Gila Gamliel visits the site of an Iranian Ballistic Missile crash with Shmuel Bokser, Mayor of Ness Ziona, June 22, 2025.

Maccabi Tel Aviv secures 85-81 victory over Ness Ziona despite late comeback

Maccabi pulled ahead with a game-changing three-pointer by Blatt, helping them secure the win.

OCTOBER 14, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ODED KATASH has quite the challenge on his hands with how to save Maccabi Tel Aviv’s rapidly sinking continental campaign.

Orthodox basketball star Ryan Turell to join Israel’s top league

“I’m very excited and honored to be a part of Ironi Ness Ziona, and can’t wait to start playing!” Turell said in a press release from the team.

JULY 4, 2024ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA
Ryan Turell played two seasons with the Motor City Cruise in the NBA's G League.

Tunnel robots and safety bracelets: Students create tech to keep Israelis safe during war

At a hackathon held last month at the school, students developed a system for searching and identifying abductees in tunnels, a safety bracelet, and other other devices.

MARCH 16, 2024ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
The "tunnel robot" that patrols Hamas tunnels and provides soldiers with intelligence information.

Israel wasted millions on development of COVID vaccine - comptroller

Netanyahu wasted a huge amount of money on developing an Israeli COVID vaccine at a lab unsuited for the job – and it failed anyway.

MARCH 14, 2023ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Vials containing the corona vaccine and a syringe are displayed in front of an Israeli flag.

First-place Hapoel Tel Aviv remains red hot

McRae catches fire in 2nd half of OT victory over Ness Ziona • Jerusalem cruises • Mac TA hangs on

FEBRUARY 1, 2023ByJOSH HALICKMAN
JALEN ADAMS (3) and Maccabi Tel Aviv had a very special fan watching their 100-88 road victory over Juvonte Reddic and Ironi Kiryat Ata this week.

Sheba Medical Center and Enlivex commence cutting-edge cancer treatment trials

Allocetra™, the drug in question, is specifically designed for the treatment of patients with peritoneal cancer - cancer of the membrane lining much of the abdomen.

JULY 6, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer

Triumphant Ness Ziona lifts FIBA Europe Cup

Israeli club claims maiden continental championship • Maccabi Tel Aviv avoids slump by edging Maccabi Haifa

APRIL 26, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
NESS ZIONA players and staff celebrate on the court after beating Arged BM Slam Stal 82-74 to capture the FIBA Europe Cup title at Yad Eliyahu in Tel Aviv.