The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/new-years-parties/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:05:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png New Year's parties | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/new-years-parties/ 32 32 Dozens dead, more than 100 injured in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year’s party https://www.timesofisrael.com/dozens-dead-around-100-injured-in-fire-at-swiss-alps-bar-during-new-years-party/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 11:05:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3724685 Fire at luxury ski resort town caused by 'explosion of unknown origin,' Swiss police say, as influx of wounded fills local hospital to capacity

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]]> Netanyahu rings in 2026 with Trump at Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve party https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-rings-in-2026-with-trump-at-mar-a-lago-new-years-eve-party/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:04:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3724604 Prime minister and his wife spotted among revellers at US president's glitzy event that included top members of his administration and Emirati billionaire Hussain Sajwani

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]]> World welcomes 2026 with fireworks, champagne after year of turmoil https://www.timesofisrael.com/world-welcomes-2026-with-fireworks-champagne-after-year-of-turmoil/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:56:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3724537 Pyrotechnics light up the night sky from the Eiffel Tower to the Burj Khalifa; Gazans grieve losses of 2025 while jubilant Syrians celebrate a full year without Assad

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]]> Turkey says 3 police officers, 6 terrorists killed in raid on Islamic State cell https://www.timesofisrael.com/turkey-says-3-police-officers-6-terrorists-killed-in-raid-on-islamic-state-cell/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:53:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3722235 Police storm house where ISIS members were hiding in Yalova province, south of Istanbul; last week, officials said group was plotting attacks on Christmas, New Year's celebrations

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]]> Turkey nabs 115 suspected ISIS members allegedly plotting Christmas attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/turkey-nabs-115-suspected-isis-members-allegedly-plotting-christmas-attacks/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 16:13:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3719933 Authorities say terror group issued call to action against non-Muslims during festivities; police seize weapons in raids at 124 locations

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]]> FBI: Driver in New Orleans rampage acted alone, was ‘100%’ inspired by Islamic State https://www.timesofisrael.com/fbi-driver-in-new-orleans-rampage-acted-alone-was-100-inspired-by-islamic-state/ Thu, 02 Jan 2025 20:01:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3451884 US army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar shot dead by cops after ramming into New Year's revelers on Bourbon Street, killing 14, in deadliest IS-inspired assault in US in years; no link seen to Vegas blast

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]]> Israel, world ring in 2025, as Hamas fires rockets at midnight for 2nd straight year https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-world-ring-in-2025-as-hamas-fires-rockets-at-midnight-for-2nd-straight-year/ Wed, 01 Jan 2025 04:25:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3450710 No injuries in attack on Netivot; New Year candle display in Tel Aviv urges hostage deal; Trump: Hamas 'better let the hostages come back soon’; thousands party in Assad-free Syria

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]]> Australia, New Zealand welcome 2025 as New Year’s celebrations kick off around globe https://www.timesofisrael.com/australia-new-zealand-welcome-2025-as-new-years-celebrations-kick-off-around-globe/ Tue, 31 Dec 2024 15:01:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3450361 Festivities scaled back in South Korea after deadly plane crash, while stormy weather mutes some UK events and Germany's leader calls for unity in 'difficult times'

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]]> At stroke of midnight, Hamas attacks Israel with heavy New Year rocket barrage https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-stroke-of-midnight-hamas-attacks-israel-with-heavy-new-year-rocket-barrage/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 07:30:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3190462 Over 20 projectiles target south and center of country as Israelis mark the start of the new year amid sorrow: 'The minute I start to dance, I feel guilty'

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]]> Young Israeli man dies after feeling unwell at New Year’s party in Mexico https://www.timesofisrael.com/young-israeli-man-dies-after-feeling-unwell-at-new-years-party-in-mexico/ Sun, 01 Jan 2023 20:54:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2914609 23-year-old Dylan Grimberg’s cause of death unknown; Foreign Ministry working to return body to Israel; stepmother says he arrived in the country just days earlier

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]]> Israel ushers in 2023, with festivities free of COVID curbs for 1st time in 3 years https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-ushers-in-2023-with-festivities-free-of-covid-curbs-for-1st-time-in-3-years/ Sat, 31 Dec 2022 23:27:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2913932 'It's just like it was before': Israelis, Palestinians revel at bars and other public places; newly reinstated PM Netanyahu hails 'a new year, a new government, a new direction'

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]]> Revelers throng to parties as Asia-Pacific nations kick off new year celebrations https://www.timesofisrael.com/revelers-throng-to-parties-as-asia-pacific-nations-kick-off-new-year-celebrations/ Sat, 31 Dec 2022 12:19:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2913636 For many, it's the 1st year's start without restrictions since beginning of pandemic; many in Ukraine travel to be with loved ones

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]]> German student stabbed, seriously injured in brawl outside Tel Aviv nightclub https://www.timesofisrael.com/german-student-stabbed-seriously-injured-in-brawl-outside-tel-aviv-nightclub/ Sat, 01 Jan 2022 09:04:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2675806 22-year-old stabbed multiple times; 3 suspects arrested; emergency services treat dozens for effects of alcohol consumption at New Year's parties

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]]> Israelis pack bars and restaurants to ring in New Year despite fresh restrictions https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-pack-bars-and-restaurants-to-ring-in-new-year-despite-fresh-restrictions/ Fri, 31 Dec 2021 23:10:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2675729 Many young revelers say they are not deterred by rising case numbers, because they are vaccinated and believe Omicron not too harmful

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]]> New year, same pandemic: Omicron-fueled surge snuffs out party plans worldwide https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-year-same-pandemic-omicron-fueled-surge-snuffs-out-party-plans-worldwide/ Fri, 31 Dec 2021 02:50:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2675371 Authorities shut bars, cancel festivities and place restrictions on gatherings as coronavirus runs rampant across globe, putting some on 'war footing'

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