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Cliff collapse at Sidna Ali Beach in Herzliya, February 21, 2026. (Assaf Nissenbaum/Israel Nature and Parks Authority)
February 21, 2026, 2:33 pm
Cliff face collapses at a Herzliya beach; none reported hurt
Nature and Parks Authority notes area is regularly closed off to the public due to known danger of collapse, warns of similar dangers along the coast
By ToI Staff
The rebuilt and upgraded Zikim Beach, in a handout photo issued on October 15, 2025. (Hof Ashkelon Regional Council and Tekuma Directorate.
October 15, 2025, 1:59 pm
In first since October 7 massacre, IDF reopening Zikim Beach near Gaza border
Popular beach to be open to public from Thursday during daylight hours, following major renovations; 17 civilians and 1 soldier were killed there during Hamas attack 2 years ago
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
Paramedics provide first aid to a person injured by a boat propeller off the coast of Jaffa on August 16, 2025. (Magen David Adom)
August 17, 2025, 9:19 am
Man drowns, 2nd killed by police boat propeller amid rescue attempt off Jaffa beach
Officials say four from same East Jerusalem family try to save person drowning, who died; one carried out to sea and hit by police vessel, two others hurt, fourth found alive
By Charlie Summers
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir being photographed with beachgoers in Tel Aviv, September 6, 2024. (X screenshot)
September 6, 2024, 9:04 pm
Woman arrested after allegedly throwing sand at Ben Gvir on Tel Aviv beach
Videos on social media show some beachgoers rush to take photos with far-right national security minister, while others yell at him he’ll lead to hostages’ deaths
By ToI Staff
American soldiers and Israelis stand near a US vessel that washed up on the beach in Ashdod, May 25, 2024. (Liron Moldovan/Flash90)
May 25, 2024, 9:24 pm
US naval vessels disconnect from Gaza aid pier, wash up on Israeli beaches
CENTCOM reports no casualties, says humanitarian jetty still functioning after four ships break off their moorings
By Emanuel Fabian and Reuters
Maayan Zvi beach in northern Israel, March 2, 2021. (Sue Surkes/Times of Israel)
August 19, 2023, 5:57 pm
62-year-old man drowns while swimming at unauthorized beach
Man pulled out of the water at Maayan Zvi Beach, near Haifa; resuscitation efforts by paramedics failed
By ToI Staff
Dana Rapaport's Zohara started out in 2010 with tights and stockings before moving into swimsuits (Courtesy Shai Franco Studio)
August 5, 2023, 7:22 am
Israeli-designed swimwear offers something to suit every body
Zohara, Ugly Duckling, Marsea and Noa cater to what women wanna wear
By Jessica Steinberg
Nissim Kahlon's home, chiseled out of the sandstone cliffs, overlooks the Mediterranean Sea in Herzliya, June 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
July 13, 2023, 8:05 pm
After 50 years, government seeks to evict squatter from cave home on Herzliya beach
Nissim Kahlon has been carving out elaborate, mosaic-filled labyrinth since 1973; Environmental Protection Ministry claims home is illegal, threatens coastline
By Ilan Ben Zion and Ariel Schalit
Illustrative: The beach in the coastal town of Bat Yam, near Tel Aviv, on April 14, 2018. (Dario Sanchez/Flash90)
June 16, 2023, 12:16 pm
Lifeguard shoots and wounds man on Bat Yam beach after being threatened with knife
44-year-old man taken to Wolfson Hospital after being shot in the leg, is said to be a known criminal
By ToI Staff
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Yulia, an endangered Mediterranean monk seal rests on the beach in Tel Aviv, Israel, Tuesday, May 16, 2023. (AP/Ariel Schalit)
May 17, 2023, 2:22 am
Rare, endangered seal named Yulia causes media stir on Tel Aviv beach
Seal cow is molting, a multi-day process of shedding her winter coat, authorities explain; the animal has been resting on shore since being spotted on Friday
By AP
'Sun & Sea,' the beachside opera that spotlights climate change, winner of the 2019 Venice Biennale Golden Lion, will be performed at the 60th Israel Festival, September 15-19, 2022 (Courtesy The Artists)
August 14, 2022, 9:37 am
Upcoming Israel Festival offers sandy opera, Dayan’s missing eye and VHS memories
60th year of annual Jerusalem event aims to break down walls between performers and audiences
By Jessica Steinberg
Tourism Minister Yoel Razvozov at the beach, June 19, 2021 (video screen grab)
June 21, 2021, 10:32 am
Minister’s beach pics go viral; PM: ‘Stop putting the men to shame’
Cabinet members poke fun at Tourism Minister Yoel Razvozov after footage of his chiseled body is a hit online; he responds that he’s just helping market Israel’s coastline
By ToI Staff
Yaniv Levy, Director of the National Sea Turtle Rescue Center in Michmoret, northern Israel, holds up one of six juvenile turtles being treated following an oil spill in the Mediterranean Sea, March 2, 2021. (Sue Surkes/Times of Israel)
March 3, 2021, 6:54 pm
After surviving marine oil spill, young turtles heal with fish, mayo and love
21 sea turtles were brought to the National Sea Turtle Rescue Center, but most were already dead from tar; now the lucky remaining 6 are recovering alongside other injured turtles
By Sue Surkes
A fresh ball of tar on the beach at the Gador Nature Reserve in northern Israel, March 2, 2021. (Sue Surkes/Times of Israel)
March 3, 2021, 10:40 am
As tar keeps coming, Environment and Finance ministries spar over funds
Knesset committee chair warns that in a future pollution disaster, ‘we won’t have water to drink and our children won’t be able to bathe in the sea for decades’
By Sue Surkes
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