Tel Aviv-Yafo often referred to as just Tel Aviv, is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline and is considered the economic and cultural center of the country.
The city was founded in 1909 by the Yishuv and was given township status within the Jaffa municipality in 1921 before becoming independent from Jaffa in 1934. Today, it has a population of almost half a million people and is the second-most populous city in Israel after Jerusalem.
Tel Aviv has a reputation for being the "party capital" of the Middle East, and in 2020 it was recognized as the "Vegan Capital of the World," with over 400 vegan or vegan-friendly restaurants across the city. The city is also famous for its open acceptance of LGBT culture and hosts the largest pride parade in Asia every year.
The city has a diverse population, with Jews forming 91.8% of the population, Muslim and Arab Christians making up another 4.2%, and the rest being split between various other groups. Experts have estimated there to be about 50,000 unregistered foreign workers also living in the city.
Tel Aviv is divided into nine districts, the oldest being Jaffa. It is home to the internationally recognized Tel Aviv University and is seen as a cultural center for Israel's creative arts scene.
An estimated 2.5 million international visitors travel to Tel Aviv annually, making it the 5th most visited city in the Middle East and Africa.
We enjoyed a short stay at the Poli Urban boutique hotel, perfectly situated on Ness Ziona Street near Hayarkon Street, just two minutes from the beach and close to numerous sites.
Authorities believe that the off-duty ambulance may have been tracking a stolen vehicle, which led the car to drive in the wrong direction, and resulted in the crash.
Artistic co-directors Tamar Keenan and Noah Schechter selected 17 plays out of roughly 400 offered.
In his new exhibition, Hristo Mavrev transforms whispers of fear into declarations of freedom.
The content of the workshops is created by chef Avi Steinitz, the professional director of Ort Dan Gourmet, together with Shir Halpern.
Tel Aviv’s Qumran offers kosher dining with Michelin-star quality and a dreamlike Mediterranean atmosphere.
Shift 101 is a group led by mothers of hostages advocating for the hostages through non-violent protest.
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Art lovers have followed their paths, going from gallery to gallery like pilgrims, especially at the beginning of the Israeli weekend on Thursday night.
The number of visitors to its exhibitions had virtually plummeted to near-nothing and, like other cultural institutions in northern Israel.
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