Jaffa

Jaffa Jazz Fest carries on for its 10th edition despite cancelations

Other jazzy tributes across the three days include nods to Sting, Billy Joel, Joni Mitchell, John Lennon, Brazilian music and reggae icon Bob Marley.

14/10/2024

Nova survivor who shot Jaffa terrorist thanked by those he saved

The day after the attack, Lev Kreitman returned to lay a wreath for the victims, where he was recognized and thanked by passers-by.

Israeli-Greek architecture student Ionas Karussis was killed in Jaffa terror attack

Younas held both Greek and Israeli citizenship speaking both languages fluently, spent his entire education in the Israeli system, and served in the army. 

Israelis hold vigil at Tel Aviv train stop after Palestinian shooting attack

The victims of Tuesday's shooting attack included three young women - one a mother who used her body to protect her baby, according to local media. Sixteen people were wounded, police said.

By REUTERS
02/10/2024
 Israeli security at the scene of a shooting attack in Jaffa, October 1, 2024

Seven murdered in Jaffa terror shooting, many more wounded

Seven were murdered and 17 were wounded to varying degrees, the two terrorists were shot dead by security forces.

 An investigator inspects a damaged window of a building at the site of the Houthi drone attack

Houthis take credit for drone attack, claim new UAV bypassed Israeli security

In the statement, the Houthis claimed to have a new drone which they have named "Jaffa", which they say is "capable of bypassing interception systems and radars cannot detect it."

Jaffa resident visiting family in Gaza prior to Oct. 7 trapped due to war, family tells N12

The family of Mahmoud Biyari has lobbied the state to return their loved one, and has also sought to include him among the list of hostages still held by Hamas.

Gesher Theatre brings top-class acts for this year’s Jaffa Fest

The Gesher Theatre has churned out quality cutting-edge theatrical fare for decades. This year's Jaffa Fest lineup shows that the group intends to keep this tradition alive.

16/06/2024

Jaffa Theater celebrates 25 years with a revival of ‘Longing’

Demand among Arab citizens of Israel for high-level theater is low. Most Hebrew speakers show little interest in Arab culture.

Close your eyes and see: Festival to focus on challenges faced by the blind

The idea is to hold activities and events that are staged in ways that mimic blindness so people without  visual challenges can experience aspects of what blind people go through.

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