Bat yam

Court extends detention of soldier suspected of committing sexual offenses against minors

The soldier allegedly posed online as a 16-year-old boy to contact girls aged 14 and 15 and persuade them to send him revealing photographs. He allegedly later began extorting and threatening them.

|ByHODAYA RAN
An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested.
A view of a Japanika restaurant branch owned by businessman Barak Abramov that was damaged in a shooting in Herzliya, central Israel, July 14, 2026.

Two Bat Yam men indicted over grenade attack on Kiryat Ono Japanika

While the motive for the attack remains unknown, the men were charged with aggravated assault, property damage, unlawful possession and transport of a weapon, and obstruction of justice.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
Periel Ben David and Sahar Shmuel Abutbul from Bat Yam, suspected of posing as insurance representatives, August 11, 2026.

Bat Yam couple arrested for allegedly posing as insurance representatives, defrauding at least 75

In exchange for their services, the couple allegedly demanded a "fee" ranging from NIS 2,000 to NIS 5,000, and in some cases up to NIS 10,000.

|ByHODAYA RAN
Illustrative: Hand grenade - A member of the Popular Resistance Committee holds up a grenade during a rally in Gaza City, 27 April 2006.

Two Bat Yam residents charged in Japanika grenade attack linked to gang dispute

The grenade attack was one of several incidents targeting Japanika branches amid a dispute involving the Jarushi and Mosli crime organizations.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Multiple injuries in crane collapse in central Israeli town

Magen David Adom reports at least 4 hurt, including one in serious condition.

FEBRUARY 13, 2017ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Crane collapse in Bat Yam, February 13, 2017

Report: Former Bat Yam mayor Lahiani to be released early from prison

Lahiani began his eight-month jail sentence in December at the Hermon Prison for breach of public trust and fraud.

MAY 9, 2016ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Shlomi Lahiani

Analysis: A shooting in Bat Yam amid the wave of terror

A killing of a young man by police will likely be of limited interest to those outside of his immediate circle.

OCTOBER 18, 2015ByBEN HARTMAN
Police seal off road leading to the Azrieli Center in Tel Aviv‏

IN PHOTOS: A movement of color at Bat Yam street fair

Performance initiated by group of street artists called Prizma Ensemble.

AUGUST 31, 2015ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Street art performance in Bat Yam

Music on a high

Once a year Bat Yam takes on a very different appearance and persona, as the annual International Street Theater & Art Festival kicks off.

AUGUST 23, 2015ByBARRY DAVIS
‘Les Girafes’ by the Compagnie Off street arts gang incorporates red, eight-meter versions of the towering beast, augmented by the vocals of an opera singer.

Burgeoning Bat Yam

This suburb of Tel Aviv boasts gorgeous sea-views, reminiscent of the French Riviera.

AUGUST 12, 2015ByJOHN BENZAQUEN
Bat Yam

Man who employed Palestinian that murdered soldier sentenced by court

Judge says state must deter employers from hiring illegal Palestinian laborers, due to threat of "lone wolf" attacks.

JULY 20, 2015ByBEN HARTMAN
Restaurant where Tomer Hazan worked

Catching the wave

HaGal Sheli in Tel Aviv and Bat Yam teaches at-risk youth how to surf.

APRIL 27, 2015ByPAMELA PELED
HaGal Sheli in Tel Aviv and Bat Yam teaches at-risk youth how to surf.

Court gives former Bat Yam mayor Lahiani 8 months jail time on state appeal

48-year-old faces sentence on breach of public trust and fraud.

APRIL 27, 2015ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Shlomi Lahiani

Police call for public's help in search for missing 78-year-old, Avraham Cohen

Bat Yam resident is of slim build and about 5'9" tall with blue eyes and white hair; he was last seen wearing a blue jacket and light-colored pants.

MARCH 28, 2015ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Avraham Cohen