The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/holon/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:11:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Holon | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/holon/ 32 32 Man shot dead in Holon criminal violence amid missile fire from Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-shot-dead-in-holon-criminal-violence-amid-missile-fire-from-iran/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:37:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3781009 Morad Shwiki, a bus driver from East Jerusalem, gunned down in his car; police say shooting related to organized crime, raising toll in Arab community to four this week

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]]> Come war, peace or pandemic, African doctors train in Israel to save lives back home https://www.timesofisrael.com/come-war-peace-or-pandemic-african-doctors-train-in-israel-to-save-lives-back-home/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:50:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3680729 Some 165 medical professionals have received fellowships through Save a Child's Heart; the nonprofit has helped over 8,000 kids from around the world since 1995

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]]> ‘Two years of praying’: Freed hostage Bar Kuperstein returns home to Holon https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-years-of-praying-freed-hostage-bar-kuperstein-returns-home-to-holon/ Sun, 02 Nov 2025 19:13:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3679402 ‘You didn’t let me disappear,’ he tells crowd, following three weeks of recovery; hospital says freed captive Alon Ohel underwent successful surgery for untreated eye injury

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]]> IDF reservist, associate latest to be charged for Iran espionage; 3rd man arrested https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-reservist-associate-latest-to-be-charged-for-iran-espionage-3rd-man-arrested/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:46:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3655634 Iranian agent offered defendant NIS 100,000 to kill commanding officer, say prosecutors; police announce arrest of suspected spy for Iran working at Dead Sea hotel

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]]> Two Holon residents arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-holon-residents-arrested-on-suspicion-of-spying-for-iran/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:04:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3653872 Police say Maor Kringel photographed sensitive sites, public places, asked for more missions during Israel-Iran war; recruited Tal Amram to also engage in espionage work

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]]> Holon residents fume at event feting demolition of homes damaged by Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/holon-residents-fume-at-event-feting-demolition-of-homes-damaged-by-iran/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:06:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3607858 Locals heckle dignitaries, including Defense Minister Israel Katz, at site where missiles destroyed apartment buildings, accuse officials of failing to empathize with their loss

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]]> ‘We had 10 minutes to pack our life’: Jerusalem hotel absorbs displaced Israelis – again https://www.timesofisrael.com/we-had-10-minutes-to-pack-our-life-jerusalem-hotel-absorbs-displaced-israelis-again/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:34:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3583365 After Iran’s missile strike shattered their homes, hundreds of Holon residents find temporary shelter in the capital while juggling fear, resilience and hope

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]]> In Holon, Iranian missile strike reduces residential block to rubble https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-holon-iranian-missile-strike-reduces-residential-block-to-rubble/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:14:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3578245 A direct impact destroys buildings and injures dozens, but officials hail residents’ discipline during the attack, saying adhering to Home Front Command guidelines saves lives

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]]> Heavy damage, injuries as Iranian missile hits Beersheba hospital; dozens hurt in central cities https://www.timesofisrael.com/heavy-damage-injuries-as-iranian-missile-hits-beersheba-hospital-dozens-hurt-in-central-cities/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:01:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3578069 30 missiles fired in early-morning barrage, warhead causes extensive damage to Soroka, southern Israel's main hospital; Israel calls attack a war crime; 6 people seriously injured in Ramat Gan and Holon

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]]> Magen David Adom medic suspected of sexually assaulting coworkers https://www.timesofisrael.com/magen-david-adom-medic-suspected-of-sexually-assaulting-coworkers/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:56:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3536896 Eliran Bakalo, 50, accused of assaulting two girls, raping woman; police suspect there may be additional victims

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]]> Bus driver got passengers off minutes before bomb detonated Thursday night – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/bus-driver-got-passengers-off-minutes-before-bomb-detonated-thursday-night-report/ Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:43:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3488262 Israeli TV says woman alerted driver to suspicious item aboard bus, after terrorist attempted to conceal bomb under seat before alighting

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]]> 2 Jewish Israelis, Palestinian said arrested in connection with botched bus bombings https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-jewish-israelis-palestinian-said-arrested-in-connection-with-botched-bus-bombings/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:03:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3487841 IDF says it's bolstering West Bank presence with 3 battalions after apparent attempt at large-scale terror attack thought to have originated there; Katz: bombs 'will not deter us'

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]]> ‘Done a lot of praying’: Family of hostage Agam Berger finds strength, hope in faith https://www.timesofisrael.com/done-a-lot-of-praying-family-of-hostage-agam-berger-finds-strength-hope-in-faith/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 03:03:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3466341 As relatives anxiously await Agam's possible return home, her cousin, YouTuber Ashley Waxman Bakshi, says Jewish rituals have been a source of succor since she was taken captive

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]]> Holon mayor says he was questioned by police for alleged sexual assault, denies charge https://www.timesofisrael.com/holon-mayor-says-he-was-questioned-by-police-for-alleged-sexual-assault/ Fri, 27 Sep 2024 17:28:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3385061 Shai Kenan rejects allegations he forcefully kissed, hugged woman, who is reported to accuse him of offering funds for volunteer role, pursuing her to parking lot after she refused

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]]> Two dead, 2 hurt in terror stabbing spree in Holon; Palestinian attacker shot by police https://www.timesofisrael.com/one-dead-3-hurt-in-terror-stabbing-spree-in-holon-palestinian-attacker-shot-by-police/ Sun, 04 Aug 2024 06:26:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3346933 Rina Daniv, 66, and man in 70s declared dead; Daniv's husband injured; the couple were having their daily walk in the park; assailant did not have entry permit to Israel

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