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Yanis Yushvaev, who was shot dead near Caesarea on August 23, 2026, in an undated photo shared on social media. (Social media, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
August 23, 2026, 10:42 pm
Crime boss shot dead in broad daylight at Caesarea gas station
Footage shows gunman opening fire at point-blank range; Or Akiva businessman had repeatedly been arrested over suspected violent crimes, but never convicted
By Noam Lehmann
A car goes up in flames after it exploded, causing the death of its driver on Route 2, near Or Akiva on May 26, 2026. (Screenshot/Magen David Adom)
May 26, 2026, 10:42 pm
Man killed in car explosion in central Israel; second apparent bombing in a day
Police checking whether explosion was an assassination; medics pronounce victim dead at the scene
By Charlie Summers
Illustrative: A Magen David Adom ambulance is seen in Jerusalem, March 28, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
September 14, 2024, 9:46 pm
Four-year-old boy dies after getting his head stuck in house’s gate
Aunt discovers boy at Or Akiva home upon arriving for a visit; medical teams unable to resuscitate him
By ToI Staff
Bo Nidaber activist Eytan Cohen-Munwes waits, while founder Daphne Haim-Langford engages with a passerby in the background, in Or Akiva, on September 22, 2023. (Gavriel Fiske/Times of Israel)
October 5, 2023, 10:37 pm
Establishing dialogue outposts nationwide, activists seek to hash out Israel’s rifts
Taking inspiration from Jewish religious outreach groups, the ‘Let’s Talk’ initiative sets up 50 ‘liberal democratic’ civil discourse tables across Israel every Friday morning
By Gavriel Fiske
Illustrative: Multi-story residential buildings in Ashkelon, Israel, May 2022. (rglinsky via iStock by Getty Images)
April 20, 2023, 6:16 am
Housing snapshot: Home sales and rentals across Israel
The Times of Israel’s regular feature on what is happening in Israel’s property market right now
By Danielle Nagler
US President Joe Biden speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Morrisville, North Carolina, March 28, 2023, en route to Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
March 29, 2023, 1:59 pm
Daily Briefing March 29: Biden and Netanyahu at odds, deepening US-Israel discord
US correspondent Jacob Magid discusses the US president vs the PM on judicial reform as religion and Diaspora affairs reporter Canaan Lidor looks at protests and a Karaite Passover
By ToI Staff
A woman watches anti-overhaul protesters in Or Akiva, Israel on March 26, 2023. (Canaan Lidor)
March 26, 2023, 10:34 pm
In Or Akiva, social strife driving overhaul conflict rises to the surface
The impoverished and largely Sephardic town, eclipsed by its wealthy neighbor Caesarea, has become a flashpoint for violence by right-wing demonstrators
By Canaan Lidor
Former mayor of Or Akiva Yaakov Edri. (Screenshot/YouTube; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
March 20, 2023, 4:34 pm
Or Akiva mayor hit with raft of charges, including for bribery, assault
Yaakov Edri resigns after he’s indicted for allegedly taking bribes that were often disguised as charity payments or campaign contributions, in excess of NIS 569,000
By Ash Obel
A quiet street in Ramat Hasharon. Illustrative. (Verbaska_studio via iStock by Getty Images)
August 18, 2022, 9:34 pm
Housing snapshot: 9 apartments and houses recently sold across Israel
Our regular behind-the-scenes look at properties bought and sold nationwide
By Danielle Nagler
Yaakov Edri, the mayor of Or Akiva, at the Knesset, January 03, 2011. (Uri Lenz/FLASH90)
June 24, 2021, 7:00 pm
Police recommend string of corruption charges against Or Akiva mayor
Yaakov Edri, a former minister, allegedly received bribes under guise of donations for the needy, used money to buy luxury items
By ToI Staff
Yaakov Edri, the mayor of Or Akiva, at the Knesset, January 03, 2011. (Uri Lenz/FLASH90)
November 26, 2020, 5:03 am
Rape added to corruption offenses against Or Akiva mayor, former minister
Yaakov Edri released to house arrest, but court clears for publication long list of crimes he’s suspected of committing after aide turns state’s witness against him
By ToI Staff
Danny Biton, father of Israeli singer Eyal Golan, in the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court on April 19, 2015. Biton was convicted for sexual offenses. (Photo credit: Flash90)
April 11, 2018, 7:39 pm
Singer Eyal Golan’s father arrested, suspected of kissing woman against her will
Danny Biton, 67, has served two years in jail for procuring minors for prostitution
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Paramedics and firefighters at the scene of a fire that broke out at the Glilot Cinema City on April 11, 2017. (screen capture: YouTube)
October 6, 2017, 2:49 am
86-year-old woman dies in house fire in northern Israel
Police investigating cause of blaze in Or Akiva apartment building; elderly resident found unconscious, likely died of smoke inhalation
By ToI Staff
Itamar Ohana, who drowned in the Sea of Galilee, April 2017. (Facebook)
April 18, 2017, 10:20 pm
Third body from Sea of Galilee drownings found
Police identify remains of Itamar Ohana, missing since last week after strong winds blew bathers on floating rafts away from shore
By Stuart Winer and ToI Staff
Friends and family of Nahman Itah, 21, mourn during his funeral in Jerusalem, April 18, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
April 18, 2017, 5:54 pm
Two victims from Sea of Galilee drownings buried
Search continues for third man missing since last week after strong winds blew bathers on floating rafts away from shore
By Stuart Winer and ToI Staff
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