Netanya

Laniado Hospital begins building a large, innovative emergency hospital at a cost of NIS 200M

The flagship project is a 4,000 m² fortified emergency hospital, to be completed by 2029. It is phase A of a 16,000 m² tower and there is USD 23M still to be raised.

Laniado surgeons operating under fire have 45 seconds to reach shelter.
 View of buildings and houses in the central Israeli city of Netanya, September 8, 2024.

Netanya wins $1 million in Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge for parks project

Fire and rescue services arrive at Laniado Hospital in Netanya on February 24, 2026.

Three injured after fire breaks out at Israeli hospital due to suspected indoor cigarette smoking

 Members of the Ethiopian community and activists block the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv during a protest for justice to 4-year-old Rafael Adana, who was run over and killed in a car accident in Netanya, in Tel Aviv, August 23, 2023

Court sentences driver in Rafael Edna hit-and-run case to one year in prison, bans her from driving


As close as it gets to the Far East, without the flight itself

Balagan in Netanya is one of the best and most exciting stores in Israel.

 Balagan

Netanya man indicted for stealing thousands from Russian-speaking elderly Israelis

The group of criminals would trick the victims into giving them their credit card information by pretending to be the Israel Electric Corporation or the water corporation.

 An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.

Why Israel makes me smile: Reflections on life, culture, and connection - opinion

When we inadvertently got stuck overnight in Jerusalem on Remembrance Day, I said to myself that Jews throughout time and space would have done anything to be in my predicament.

Israeli flag

Dashi: Japan comes to Netanya - restaraunt review

On a recent visit, we ordered the Omakase, a tasting menu with nine different dishes, to get an idea of what Dashi is all about.

 A FIRST-CLASS Japanese dining experience

Shulchan David: Dining at David's table in Netanya - review

We very much enjoyed our experience at Shulchan David and can recommend a visit with total confidence. Great for families with children, too.

 Shulchan David

Endless vacation: When the sea is near, the design follows

A luxury residential project at Riga Blue Bay in Netanya, located just 200 meters from the shoreline. Is it any wonder that the result of Dudu Cohen's design turned out this way?

 Design by Dudu Cohen, textile by ELLA DECOR

Deli Vino: More than just wine - review

Located in the modern Piano Center shopping plaza, it’s a welcome addition to the Ir Yamim neighborhood – combining local and international influences in a casual, flavor-forward setting.

 Chef Tom Levy at Deli Vino.

This week in Jewish history: Birth of Hebrew University

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

 THE HEBREW University of Jerusalem opens, 1925.

BP restaurant: A gourmet restaurant at an Israeli gas station - review

We have visited BP on the Coastal Highway several times, and we both got the distinct impression this time that it is aiming to be less of a diner and more of an upmarket restaurant.

 BP restaurant

Parades, dancers, and superheroes: Israel's children celebrate Purim

IN PICTURES: See the celebration of thousands who gathered across various Israeli cities to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim.

 People wearing costumes celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim in Holon, March 14, 2025