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Teenage girl targeted by repeat sex offender at Bat Yam beach despite IPS 'surveillance'

The man has been recently arrested by the "Tzur" unit three times for violating the terms of his freedom under supervision and contacting minors. 

 (ILLUSTRATIVE) A military helicopter conducting a rescue operation off the Bat Yam coastline in central Israel, May 16, 2025.
Night view of skyscrapers in the skyline of Tel Aviv, on July 6, 2025

Kfar Saba dominates among Israeli cities in quality of life rankings - study

A PRINTOUT of a post from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, signed by US President Donald Trump.

Trump sends signed thank you note to Netanyahu for Bat Yam promenade named for him

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Jerusalem man indicted for premeditated murder, abduction of cousin’s husband


Fatal kitesurfing accident at Bat Yam’s Tayo Beach: One dead, two injured due to extreme winds

A 46-year-old kitesurfer was killed and two others injured at Bat Yam’s Tayo Beach after extreme winds threw them into rocks. Authorities are investigating the tragic incident.

Police on the scene of a kitesurfing incident in Bat Yam.

Jaffa police reunite 85-year-old Holocaust survivor with lost dog

The 85-year-old survivor's home in Jaffa had been broken into the previous week, and several items were stolen. During the theft, the woman's dog, Charlie, went missing.

A HOLOCAUST survivor reunites with her lost dog, Charlie, in Jaffa, December 28, 2025.

State indicts Tel Aviv man with rape after alleged drugging at Bat Yam event

Prosecutors allege Zainab raped the complainant by vaginal penetration while exploiting the fact that her senses were “blurred” by substances and she was unable to give free consent. 

Israel Police forces seen outside the UNRWA center in Jerusalem, as part of a raid on the center, December 8, 2025

Palestinians breach Lachish fence; IDF and police launch manhunt

Police in the Lachish district began a search operation after IDF forces in the area failed to prevent the infiltration.

 The Israeli police pointing towards the inside of a car.

WATCH: Bat Yam mayor warns residents against Iranian intelligence recruitment attempts

Iran is targeting Bat Yam residents for recruitment, Mayor Tzvika Brot said, urging locals to report any suspicious outreach before causing “irreversible harm.”

 Bat Yam Mayor Tzvika Brot at the site of an Iranian missile strike on Bat Yam.

The Almera, a nice surprise hotel in Bat Yam - review

The upgraded hotel is being positioned as offering a higher-end, contemporary urban hospitality experience.

FROM TOP to bottom: The Almera Hotel in Bat Yam.

Two wounded people in serious condition after shooting in Herzliya

Police opened an investigation into the incident and began searching for suspects, noting that the background of the incident is likely criminal.

Incident in Herzliya where two men were seriously wounded on November 14, 2025.

Israel wins gold and silver at World Championships in jiu-jitsu and sambo

Two young Israeli fighters also made their senior debuts: Yanai Kadosh (19) and Vladi Polotsky (19), both from the Otzma Bat Yam club.

 Israeli jiu-jitsu gold medalist Omri Haviv at Jiu-Jitsu World Championships in Bangkok, Thailand.

Shark sighting forces all Bat Yam beaches to close to the public

Beachgoers were evacuated from the beaches out of caution.

 Canadian tourist loses both hands in Turks and Caicos shark attack. Illustration.

How much did the French pay for a full-floor penthouse in Bat Yam?

A couple from France purchased a rare penthouse in the THE 5 project in Bat Yam, spanning an entire floor and featuring two terraces with a private pool and jacuzzi.

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