Bat yam

Police thwart attempted motorcycle theft in Bat Yam, arrest two suspects

Police arrested two suspects, including a minor and an illegal resident, after thwarting an attempted vehicle theft in Bat Yam.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.
Illustration of a daycare.

Prosecutors indict Bat Yam daycare workers over alleged assault of 14 toddlers

Right-wing activist Mordechai David arrives for questioning at a police station in Tel Aviv, in central Israel, on February 1, 2026.

Far-right activist Mordechai David barred from approaching Standing Together leader Alon-Lee Green

People walk at the beach in Bat Yam, central Israel, on a cold winter day, January 9, 2026.

IDF reservist found dead in Bat Yam shelter as residents seek cover


Ukrainian child in Israel for Leukemia treatment killed in Bat Yam bombing, mother missing

Borik's mother, 30-year-old Maria Pashkorovia, is one of the handful of Israelis still considered missing following the Iranian attack on a Bat Yam residential building.

 Home Front Command forces at the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit and caused damage in Bat Yam, central Israel. June 15, 2025.

'Millions' of Israelis unprotected from missiles, comptroller reveals

"We are in the midst of a war against Iran. It is crucial to ensure the home front is addressed. A strong home front is essential for the State of Israel,” said State Comptroller Matanyahu Engelman.

 The aftermath of ruins in Bat Yam, central Israel following direct Iranian missile impacts, June 15, 2025

Two additional bodies recovered from rubble in Bat Yam, number of dead in city rises to nine

The overall death toll in the country since the beginning of Operation Rising Lion has risen to 16.

A drone view shows the damage over residential homes at the impact site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, in Bat Yam, Israel June 15, 2025

Sitting in a quiet, destroyed neighborhood: At the heart of Iran's missile attack on Bat Yam

Reporter's Notebook: Amid the war there is a quiet here in this neighborhood, so close to the destruction. The fighting dogs are the only conflict for now. 

A drone view shows the damage over residential homes at the impact site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, in Bat Yam, Israel June 15, 2025

Lives cut short as children, educators, families killed in Iranian strikes overnight

At the scene of the Bat Yam strikes this afternoon, President Isaac Herzog reflected on what he called a “very sad and difficult morning.”

A rescue personnel walks next to a damaged vehicle at an impact site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, in Ramat Gan, Israel, June 14, 2025

Netanyahu: Iran will pay heavy price for murder of civilians, Israel nearing victory

It is true that Israel has taken a substantial bite out of Tehran's nuclear program, but it is far from down for the count.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits homes hit by Iranian projectiles on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

Bat Yam is the worst civilian hit of the war, senior IDF Home Front Command official says

The ballistic missile fired by Iran contained hundreds of kilograms of explosives and caused a large amount of destruction.

The aftermath of an Iranian missile strike in Bat Yam, central Israel, June 15, 2025

Massive renewal in Bat Yam: 4,600 apartments to be built around the light rail station

VATMAL discussed a major urban renewal near “Ha'Atzmaut” station with 4,600 new homes, commerce, jobs, bike paths, and public spaces. Around 1,600 existing units will be vacated for the project.

 Urban renewal plan in North Bat Yam

Bat Yam resident to be extradited to US for massive crypto hack scandal

A suspect in a major 2022 US crypto breach was caught trying to flee from Israel under a new name and passport.

 Ben Gurion Airport

Holon man indicted for driving terrorist behind Bat Yam bus bombings

During questioning, R. admitted to transporting the terrorist but claimed he was unaware of his identity.

Bus bombing in central Israel terror attack, February 20, 2025.