Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more
×

Ra'anana

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett arrives for a court hearing in his defamation lawsuit against journalist Boaz Golan at the Magistrate's Court in Rishon Lezion, December 2, 2025. (Jonathan Shaul/Flash90)
December 25, 2025, 2:18 pm
Israeli man charged with filming ex-PM Bennett’s home on behalf of Iran
Rishon Lezion resident, who reportedly worked as a handyman at IDF headquarters, allegedly used dashcam to film doorway in Ra’anana, and was arrested weeks later
By Charlie Summers
Doria Achiel (left) and Yuvda Israilov (right), who were detained by police on suspicion of spying on Iran's behalf before officers closed the investigation without filing an indictment on October 20, 2025. (Facebook)
October 20, 2025, 11:05 pm
In first, police drop case against couple detained on Iranian espionage suspicions
Probe into Ra’anana couple Doria Achiel and Yuvda Israilov closed after three months without explanation; lawyer says police lacked sufficient evidence
By Charlie Summers
A police officer handcuffs a West Bank resident during his arrest on suspicion of planning an attack in Ra'anana, August 13, 2025. (Screenshot/Israel Police)
August 13, 2025, 6:10 pm
Palestinian arrested after Ra’anana manhunt on suspicion of planning terror attack
Police spend hours combing city for resident of West Bank’s Tulkarem, tracking him down at building site
By ToI Staff
Sgt. Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld, 20, of the 601st Combat Engineering Battalion. (Israel Defense Forces)
June 30, 2025, 8:49 pm
‘We have to be united’: Father’s plea at funeral for IDF soldier killed in Gaza
Thousands join funeral for Sgt. Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld, who moved to Israel along with family from London 11 years ago; father urges end to arguments in Knesset and on streets
By Michael Horovitz
A photo of NIS 100 bills, December 31, 2017. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
June 9, 2025, 6:47 pm
First-of-its-kind government report finds Israeli men earned 54% more than women in 2024
Among 27 municipalities, data shows Ra’anana residents had highest wages in 2023-24 period, while Arab- and ultra-Orthodox-majority cities had lowest average salaries
By Michael Horovitz
Police escort a woman away from right-wing rioters who disrupted a screening at Ra'anana's Beit Samueli synagogue of the joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony, April 29, 2025. (X screenshot)
April 30, 2025, 9:20 am
Rioters storm Ra’anana synagogue during screening of Israeli-Palestinian memorial event
4 police officers and 3 participants injured, 3 right-wing activists arrested after attack on Reform Beit Samueli building; MK Gilad Kariv, a, rabbi, decries ‘attempted pogrom’
By Charlie Summers and ToI Staff
The scene of a terror attack in Ra'anana (R), and Ra’anana resident Edna Bluestein, 79 who was killed in the attack, on January 15, 2024. (Magen David Adom/Screenshot: Courtesy, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
April 8, 2025, 2:45 pm
West Bank cousins handed life in prison for deadly 2024 terror spree in Ra’anana
Ahmed Zidat, 25, and Mahmoud Zidat, 44, jailed for life plus 60 years after killing Edna Bluestein, 70, and injuring 17 others in ramming and stabbing attack across multiple locations
By Charlie Summers
Illustrative: A police car is seen near a crime scene in Jerusalem, March 6, 2024. (Israel Police)
October 14, 2024, 7:16 pm
Man convicted of abducting and raping woman 15 years ago
Elhai Nidam broke into victim’s car and forced her into Ra’anana orchard where he assaulted her, court finds, based on 2nd-ever use of unique DNA technology
By ToI Staff
Participants train in Krav Maga in Ma'ale Adumim, on June 26, 2024. (Menahem Kahana/AFP)
July 20, 2024, 11:47 pm
Shaken by the Oct. 7 massacre, some Israelis turn to Krav Maga to learn self-defense
At Moshe Katz’s dojo in his basement in Ma’ale Adumim, men and women roleplay events from the Hamas onslaught to be better prepared for terrorist attack
By AFP
Tomer Segev (Courtesy).
April 3, 2024, 5:26 pm
Tomer Segev, 30: Culinary wiz with ‘mesmerizing blue eyes’
Murdered by Hamas at the Supernova music festival on October 7
By ToI Staff
Avichay Adraee, the IDF's Arabic-language spokesman. (Courtesy)
February 21, 2024, 11:37 pm
Police: Terrorist in Ra’anana attack initially tried to target IDF’s Arabic spokesman
One of the perpetrators of deadly ramming spree last month first sought to attack well-known figure Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee after spotting him at restaurant, officials say
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
The scene of a terror attack in Ra'anana (R), and Ra’anana resident Edna Bluestein, 79 who was killed in the attack, on January 15, 2024. (Magen David Adom/Screenshot: Courtesy, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
January 15, 2024, 4:43 pm
Woman killed, 17 wounded in car-ramming, stabbing spree by 2 terrorists in Ra’anana
Children, teens among injured; cars seized from owners during attack; police arrest the suspects — Palestinian relatives from Hebron area who were working illegally in the city
By Emanuel Fabian, Renee Ghert-Zand and ToI Staff
Illustrative: A Jewish man prays with tefillin and prayer shawl at a mass prayer for in Habima Square in Tel Aviv on August 2, 2023. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
September 22, 2023, 8:14 am
Minister defends principal who told student not to lay tefillin in public space
Yoav Kisch say video of incident did not reflect fact that Ra’anana school permits such religious actions within classrooms
By Canaan Lidor
Police and anti-overhaul protesters clash outside a Likud party gathering in Ra'anana on September 4, 2023. (Screenshot used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law)
September 4, 2023, 11:31 pm
Anti-overhaul protesters clash with police outside Likud gathering in Ra’anana
Cops shove activists out of the way to clear path for Minister Galit Distel-Atbaryan, as some protesters appear to try to enter hotel where event is being held
By ToI Staff
Israelis block the Ayalon Highway during a protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday, July 20, 2023. (AP/Ariel Schalit)
July 21, 2023, 2:08 am
At least 15 arrested as protests turn fiery after PM doubles down on overhaul
Ayalon Freeway reopens in Tel Aviv after police on horseback push out activists, who hold demonstrations throughout country, slam ‘reasonableness’ bill
By ToI Staff and Charlie Summers
Load More
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Paying ToI Community members are invited to comment on articles
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By joining you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Only ToI Community members can comment below articles
Forgot your password? / Send me a login link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.
Back to top
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering allows you to manage your newsletters and alerts and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.