Holon

Infected lemon tree discovered at Ben-Gurion, could destroy citrus industry

The one-meter-tall sapling was found alongside citrus propagation materials during an anti-smuggling operation done in collaboration with inspectors from the Ben-Gurion Airport.

A LEMON tree sapling, illegally brought to Israel.
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

SUMO

SUMO in Holon doesn’t overthink it – it simply serves good, happy, colorful food

Etam

The Mashbir opens a second store for the French brand Etam


Israel art roundup: Peace cages and a spectrum of lights

Art Roundup is a monthly glance at some of the finest art exhibitions and events currently shown across the country.

 ‘PEACE CAGE’ by Dov Or-Ner.

Oscar Wilde Bistro and Bar: A fantastic Irish pub in Holon, Israel - review

As it is named for the great master of aphorisms and probably the most quotable writer in the English language, I looked up what the divine Oscar had to say about food. Surprisingly little.

 Oscar Wilde Bar and Bistro, Holon

Holon man arrested for defrauding soldiers with false promise of army equipment

In one case, the suspect allegedly knew that the soldier he was defrauding was on his way to the funeral for a friend who had fallen in battle, and tried to scam him anyway. 

 An illustrative image of an Israel Police officer.

Tech students design equipment for IDF, emergency services

All of the items are developed in accordance with official operational requirements from the IDF.

 HIT student helps develop and produce equipment for the IDF and emergency services.

Holon playground waits for Israel's kidnapped children

In anticipation of the return of the 38 kidnapped kids, aged newborn to 18 years old, the Holon Municipality established a playground in the area of the Mediatheque Plaza.

 The new playground in front of Holon's Mediatheque dedicated to the child hostages in Gaza. Posters of the captive children are plastered against the building.

Museums and theaters open their doors during the ongoing war

More museums and theaters in Israel are opening their doors and offering special children's programming.

 THE TOWER of David Jerusalem Museum offers a variety of activities on-site and online

Five Israelis wounded in massive Hamas rocket barrage on Tel Aviv

A Tuesday afternoon barrage from the Gaza Strip was reportedly the largest in number aimed at Tel Aviv since the start of Operation Swords of Iron.

 Israelis are seen seeking shelter as rocket sirens sound in Tel Aviv, October 24, 2023

Sukkot: Holiday fun, thrills, spills throughout Israel

There is always plenty to choose from, across a wide spread of activities and entertainment up and down the country.

 THE ORNA PORAT Theater for Children's 'Peter and the Wolf.'

Welcome to 5784! First Israeli baby of Jewish New Year born in Holon

A family from Rishon Lezion later claimed it had the first baby of Rosh Hashanah eve, according to a Sheba Medical Center statement.

 The Sarusi family is seen holding their newborn, the first Israeli child born in the Jewish New Year 5784

Israel's cities go back to the drawing board to tackle education crisis

Municipalities’ education departments and school principals are investing all of their energy into promoting their own initiatives and utilizing creative methods to address the crisis. 

 An illustrative image of an Israeli school classroom.