Rishon lezion

Man indicted for illegally operating dental clinic in Rishon Lezion for nine years

Vitaly Rokhlenko was operating the clinic without authorization or a license to practice dentistry; he only held a dental technician practical license.

Dental Care.
IN THE world rankings published this week, 18-year-old Israeli judoka Izhak Ashpiz was No. 14 in the under-60 kg weight class.

Prince of Tbilisi: Teen Izhak Ashpiz’s impressively stoic rise to Israeli judo royalty

President Isaac Herzog visits the site of an Iranian missile hit in Rishon Lezion, March 16, 2026.

WATCH: 'Weapon of the weak': Herzog visits Rishon Lezion missile impact site, damaged residence

United Hatzalah volunteers respond to the scene of a rocket hit in Nahariya, March 16, 2026.

At least eight wounded after several waves of missiles from Iran, Hezbollah, including direct hit


Rishon Lezion deputy mayor suspected of smuggling Ukrainian into Israel - report

Maksim Babitzky, who immigrated to Israel from Russia in 1995, has been active in helping Ukrainians attempting to flee their country amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

 Rishon Lezion Deputy Mayor Maksim Babitzky.

Yelena Gerenberg murder suspect claims her death was an accident

The court extended his detention by eight days, stating that there is a reasonable suspicion that he planned the murder in advance.

 Yelena Gerenberg

Nick Cave’s earthly treasures - review

Cave appeared in fine spirits, frequently bantering with the sold-out crowd of nearly 15,000.

 NICK CAVE in concert last night at the Rishon LivePark.

Nick Cave, the high priest of rock & roll, to shine in Israel return

Either the world’s most popular cult artist or its most anonymous superstar, the 64-year-old Australian singer-songwriter has inherited the crown from Leonard Cohen as the high priest of rock & roll.

 NICK CAVE performs in Tel Aviv in 2017.

21st Maccabiah Games come to an end with athletes coming closer

This year’s Games, which featured approximately 10,000 athletes from over 60 countries, were the largest ever, seeing athletes participate in 38 different branches of sports.

 THE CLOSING of the 21st Maccabiah last night in Rishon Lezion’s Live Park was marked with Jewish pride and camaraderie

Alt-J returns to Israel to headline Shuga Festival

Alt-J’s return to the country coincides with the 10th anniversary of their debut album An Awesome Wave

 Alt-J with Gus Unger Hamilton (center).

The elderly deserve a chance at rehab - opinion

Finally, older Israeli adults are getting their rightful opportunity at rehabilitation.

 WHEN SHE was approached to apply to direct the nursing services at the new Bayit Balev hospital in Rishon Lezion, it was hard to turn down, says the writer. (Bayit Balev)

Suspected ramming leaves police volunteer dead, investigated as murder

Five suspects under investigation for suspected ramming which killed a police volunteer

 Police investigate after four suspects drove through a sobriety checkpoint, killing volunteer police officer Amichay Carmeli.

Poalim Wonder teams up with Aviv Geffen

A performance with Aviv Geffen and the Mistakes can be seen with a discount voucher being offered by the Poalim Wonder program.

Aviv Geffen and the Mistakes.

Rehovot resident shamed her landlord on TV, will pay him NIS 100,000

In the TV segment, the landlord’s photograph was broadcast and the tenant – who was interviewed  - presented the landlord as a sex offender.

View of new high-rise apartment buildings next to older small homes, in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod