In series of meetings that began almost a year ago with the Ministry of Transport senior Mossad officials requested construction of a railway station near its headquarters in Glilot which wants the station for the convenience of employees and to assist its recruitment drive is supported by the Ramat Hasharon Municipality At a conference held by the Israel Land Authority (ILA) earlier this month Mayor Yitzhak Rochberger said that while the Ministry of Transport and Israel Railways are willing to invest in a railway station in his city which will serve thousands of residents as well as the needs of the security agencies coordinator in the Budget Division responsible for the issue explained that she is not familiar with the request and that it has not been conveyed to her The station that the Mossad and Ramat Hasharon Municipality want built would be less than two kilometers from Herzliya station and about 1.6 kilometers from another station to be built in Glilot Glilot South will be a major transport hub that will link Israel Railways to two Metro stations that will pass beneath and is planned as part of a development that includes 18,000 housing units Despite the close proximity of the planned Glilot South station the Ramat Hasharon municipality is outraged by the decision not to budget for a station in the city which they say contradicts the position of the Ministry of Transport and Israel Railways The office of Minister of Transport Miri Regev even issued a press release after the conference with a quote from the mayor: "Unfortunately it was former Minister of Transport Meirav Michaeli who canceled the railway project because she listened to her officials I was pleasantly surprised by a meeting with Minister of Transport Miri Regev and her director general - the efficiency in decision-making in promoting projects in general and the railway in particular is simply unbelievable." the additional station planned by the municipality which is also conducting an economic feasibility study by marketing land in the area includes an underground parking lot with 750 parking spaces at a cost of NIS 365 million with plans to add another 550 parking spaces offices and commercial space in the second phase so that the cost will jump to NIS 850 million Even if these huge sums are invested despite the Ministry of Transport's policy which generally rules out construction of stations less than five kilometers from each other there would be engineering obstacles to overcome in building the western platforms The eastern platform would only be used by suburban trains which stop at smaller stations and do not connect between metropolitan areas each extra railway station slows the speed of travel between metropolitan areas or the station would only have access to suburban trains that would not meet demand the construction of two additional railways tracks adjacent to the Ayalon Highway is only planned for at least another 15 years This would mean that trains will only run from the Sharon region stations at the new Glilot station there would be no direct trains from the new station to Tel Aviv if it is decided not to build the Glilot South station and instead adopt the Ramat Hasharon municipality's plan the intersection point between the planned Metro lines would have to be moved to create plans for a new transport hub will the new station would be far away from the planned 18,000 apartments Ramat Hasharon Municipality is not the only city pushing for additional stations The cost could be met by allowing private developers to build stations in exchange for building rights over them or through land marketing but this would negatively affect the country's train services and the already limited allocation of land The Ministry of Transport's ability to withstand political pressure from local authorities has broad implications for train services Rochberger told Globes: "It's a shame and a disgrace that the State of Israel works like this This is a country that works in reverse and it's impossible to develop the country like this This station was agreed upon over 20 years ago and all the parties are unanimous that there should be a station: the railways the Ministry of Transport and the District Committee then they will continue to sink in the mud It's a shame that Ministry of Finance officials are running the country I proposed that the construction of the station would not cost the state a single shekel but from the revenues of the land improvement and land levies and to build the railway station privately let them stop the development of the State of Israel." "The construction of the Glilot North railway station is being examined as part of the ministry's strategic development plans and their integration into the fabric of the future national rail network This is about building a station through private developers the cost of which is paid by the developer and not the Ministry of Transport or the state Building the station in the north allows for development in two phases first as a station serving passengers and second as a commercial and office project with an underground parking lot." Published by Globes, Israel business news - en.globes.co.il - on March 31 © Copyright of Globes Publisher Itonut (1983) Ltd. A semi-detached house in Ankor Street in Ramat Hasharon's Neve Rom neighborhood has been sold for NIS 12.4 million five-room house on two floors is on a 430 square meter lot The ground floor has three bedrooms and a salon and kitchen while upstairs is a spacious master bedroom The house is designed in a Tuscany style with parquet floors The sellers had been asking NIS 12.95 million for nearly a year and the sellers insisted on the price they wanted Quite a few people came to see the property but most of them saw it as land for building a new house and were not willing to pay more than NIS 11-11.5 million we found buyers who loved the house and wanted to keep it as it is The negotiations were not easy and came close to breaking down more than once but in the end we managed to close the deal to the satisfaction of both parties this is an unprecedented price for the neighborhood in recent times." The two sides in the deal were represented by the HaBaita Real Estate Agency The sellers and buyers: The sellers are a couple in their 70s who decided to downsize after their children left home The buyers are a couple with three children who live in another area of Ramat Hasharon and were looking for a larger property to live in with a preference for the Neve Rom neighborhood due to its unique character and proximity to Kfar Hayrok The buyers do not intend to change the character of the house The city and the neighborhood: Neve Rom was built in the 1960s in the southwest section of Ramat Hasharon for Israel Air Force pilots It is a quiet neighborhood with no public transport or commercial centers which means residents are dependent on cars Ramat Hasharon has a population of 49,000 and is ranked in the second highest socio-economic decile by the Central Bureau of Statistics the average purchase price of a home in Ramat Hasharon is NIS 4.65 million and the average monthly rent paid in the city is NIS 9,500 "We feel a reawakening with more people looking for properties to buy but it's still a buyers' market - and they're not sure if it's the right time to buy "We can really feel the mood of the country through the market In difficult times there are far fewer inquiries and on days with better news You can see declines in initial marketing prices Anyone who wants to sell understands that they need to offer a realistic price from the start." The appraiser's assessment: "The Neve Rom neighborhood has developed in recent years and is considered one of the most sought-after in the city with excellent accessibility to the Ayalon Highway and Road 5," says Israel Yaacov a real estate appraiser who specializes in luxury houses in the Sharon region "Similar deals conducted in the area in the past year indicate prices ranging from NIS 11 to 13 million for semi-detached houses of a similar size "Ramat Hasharon continues to be one of the most expensive cities in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area with particularly high demand for detached and semi-detached homes." Yaacov notes that "similar deals in the neighborhood were completed at prices of NIS 8.6-9.5 million even though the location is less attractive and the interior design is old fashioned compared with expectations in the luxury market." Published by Globes, Israel business news - en.globes.co.il - on March 10, 2025. © Copyright of Globes Publisher Itonut (1983) Ltd., 2025. 04 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon vs Hapoel Umm al-Fahm on Fri This is 31 of the Leumit League Relegation Group Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon 2 win(s) Have scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon and Hapoel Umm al-Fahm on Fri 04 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT?Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon vs Hapoel Umm al-Fahm on Fri 04 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT ended in a 3–3 tie.InsightsHave scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon is playing home against Hapoel Umm al-Fahm on Fri Leila in her team jersey | Photo provided by Leila Growing up in Englewood, New Jersey, Leila, 21, went to Jewish day schools and camps, and did a gap year when she graduated high school at Israel XP: The Israel Experience at Bar Ilan University. She always wanted to make Aliyah, and both of her older siblings have, but with an offer to attend college for free and play basketball from the Macaulay Honors Program at Baruch College in New York City, she instead returned to the U.S. In October 2021, Leila decided she wanted to move to Israel; but she still had dreams of playing basketball and was determined to do so in Israel, despite not really knowing how or if it would be possible. She also wanted to finish out her second year of college, and doing so would allow her to figure out some of the logistics of making her Israel basketball hopes a reality. She started the process of applying for Aliyah in January 2022 and made Aliyah in September 2022. “The Aliyah process and paperwork were pretty overwhelming. Luckily, my advisor was really helpful,” Leila shared. “I couldn’t have made Aliyah without The Jewish Agency and Nefesh B’Nefesh and the support I got along the way was crucial.” Since arriving in Israel, Leila has been living in Herzliya, enrolling as a student at Reichman University (formerly known as IDC, Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya) – and she also plays basketball full-time on the A.S. Ramat HaSharon basketball team, a professional basketball club in the Israeli National League. “There’s 10 of us on the team: three from the US Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), six Israelis and me, and it’s been such an incredible experience,” explained Leila. “It’s super rewarding to know I get to train and learn and push myself alongside these really talented players… I mean I’m just a girl from New Jersey!” Since joining the team, Leila and her fellow players have competed in the EuroCup Basketball tournament and traveled to four different countries for games. “It’s honestly so cool, here I am playing in an Olympic stadium when last year I was just playing in a gym on the Lower East Side of New York City,” gushed Leila. “I’m definitely learning a lot and trying to prove myself but I’m living my dream.” With her Hebrew skills steadily improving, each day Leila feels more and more settled in Israel. “Knowing I get to live here in Israel as a citizen, that it’s my everyday life, is amazing and makes me so proud. The people are really incredible, it’s like a family… you know you’re living in a Jewish state and I feel really at home here,” shared Leila. “To anyone thinking of making Aliyah, I know it seems scary and overwhelming—and it is—but you won’t regret it. So take the leap and shoot your shot; it’s worth it!” Let us deliver connections, stories and updates straight to you. 14 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Hapoel Nof HaGalil won 2–0 over Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon on Mon This is 32 of the Leumit League Relegation Group The current head to head record for the teams are Hapoel Nof HaGalil 6 win(s) Have scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between Hapoel Nof HaGalil and Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon on Mon 14 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT?Hapoel Nof HaGalil won 2–0 over Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon on Mon 14 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 1 goals in their last 5 matches Hapoel Nof HaGalil is playing home against Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon on Mon 10 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Hapoel Tel Aviv won 4–2 over Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon on Fri The current head to head record for the teams are Hapoel Tel Aviv 10 win(s) Hapoel Tel Aviv haven't lost to Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon in their last 8 meetings (8W Have scored 14 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon on Fri 10 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT?Hapoel Tel Aviv won 4–2 over Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon on Fri 10 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches Hapoel Tel Aviv is playing home against Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon on Fri 31 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon vs Maccabi Herzliya on Fri The current head to head record for the teams are Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon 7 win(s) Have scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches Haven't kept a clean sheet in 6 matches Who won between Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon and Maccabi Herzliya on Fri 31 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT?Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon vs Maccabi Herzliya on Fri 31 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT ended in a 2–2 tie.InsightsHave scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon is playing home against Maccabi Herzliya on Fri Israel's Planning Administration today announced that the National Infrastructure Committee has unanimously approved the last section of the M1 line north of the Metro mass transit project in the Greater Tel Aviv area This means that all three lines of the entire Metro network have now been approved The section of the plan approved today is the northern section of the M1 line which was separated for approval from the central section due to objections from the Ra'anana and Kfar Saba municipalities The M1 line northern section comprises 28 kilometers with 20 stations which will link Kfar Saba and Ra'anana to the center of the metropolitan region via Herzliya Initial planning of the new route which extends the line eastwards will be started by the Ministry of Transport in December 2025 The change: Ra'anana West station will move The committee's ruling after hearing objections allows opponents in Ra'anana to claim a victory The Ra'anana West station will be relocated to provide a solution to the connection with the Israel Railways station and Loewenstein Hospital - Rehabilitation Center claims by residents in one of Ra'anana's neighborhoods who opposed the metro passing under their homes on the grounds that the line did not serve the hospital were rejected as part of the planning process After significant political pressure was applied a certain change was ultimately made to the original plan the National Commission for Planning and Building decided on the issue of the depot the location of which was opposed by the Kfar Saba municipality and the residents of its Yaroka neighborhood and ruled it will remain in its current location near Kfar Saba to prevent a significant delay in construction of the northern section of the Metro 150 kilometers of tunnels and 109 stations initial planning of the largest and most complex transportation project ever in the State of Israel has been completed including 150 kilometers of tunnels and 109 stations The Metro will be used by an estimated 450 million passengers per year (two million passengers per day) the detailed planning phase of the entire metro system will begin Chairman of the National Planning Headquarters and Chairman of the Metropolitan Transport Authority "This is a historic day for the State of Israel The State of Israel will join a number of countries with a quality mass transportation system The Gush Dan (Greater Tel Aviv) metro system will change the face of the metropolis and significantly improve the lives of millions of residents The Metro plans form the basis for urban development in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area." Planning Administration CEO Rafi Elmaliach said "The Planning Administration is working to promote a quality public transport network for the State of Israel we are today approving another tier in the mass transportation system - the Metro high-quality transportation network that will reduce traffic congestion in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area and improve the quality of life of residents we are promoting a complementary move for the urban space of the metro stations (TAMA 70) that will combine housing We will begin the detailed planning phase that will bring us a step closer to building the network." Published by Globes, Israel business news - en.globes.co.il - on December 30 Hezbollah attempts to attack gas field amid struggles to maintain fire on Israel The IDF Home Front Command issued stricter guidelines for central Israel and Jerusalem on Tuesday after an Israeli man sustained head injuries when Hezbollah fired three rockets at central Israel coinciding with the advance of Israeli troops into southern Lebanon The guidelines will remain in place until Saturday This means that schools and workplaces will only open if a shelter can be reached within the designated time frame and gatherings will be limited to 30 people outdoors and 300 indoors Siren alerts were activated in large parts of central Israel just before noon The IDF stated that the siren alarms were triggered by launches from Lebanon with Israeli media reporting that three rockets were fired at central Israel Reports of a rocket imapct near the Horeshim Interchange in central Israel, following rocket fire from Lebanon. https://t.co/jNkeGqlPaB pic.twitter.com/fcKKA7hGTf A bus driver was struck in the head and his back from shrapnel that landed near Horashim junction He was treated on the scene and evacuated to a hospital in moderate condition according to the Magen David Adom rescue services Two other people were treated for light injuries Residents reported hearing loud explosions in Bnei Brak with debris from rockets and Israeli interceptor missiles found scattered across the area Ramat Hasharon pic.twitter.com/ogoRHUVlRE Rocket debris that landed on and near the highway triggered fires Israel Police announced that portions of the highway would be closed for traffic temporarily to safely remove the rocket parts Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the attack saying it fired a salvo of “Fadi-4” missiles at the headquarters of Military Intelligence Unit 8200 and the Mossad headquarters at the Glilot base near Tel Aviv The terror group said the launch was “in support of our steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and in support of their valiant and honorable resistance and within the framework of the ‘Khaybar’ series of operations and in response to the targeting of civilians and the massacres committed by the enemy.” Earlier this morning (September 30th), a Hezbollah UAV was intercepted from Lebanon heading south and apparently on its way to hit the Karish gas rig. The UAV was intercepted by the Israeli Navy at a distance from the rig. The map of potential threats to the rig (whose current… pic.twitter.com/L0Yna438LV the IDF announced it had shot down a Hezbollah drone presumably headed for Israel’s Karish gas field in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea the drone was intercepted some distance from the rig itself the IDF stated that some 15 rockets were fired at the northern Golan Heights and a volley of around 20 rockets was launched at the southern Golan and the Upper Galilee Another rocket later fell into the sea near Haifa Hezbollah fired around 10 rockets at the area of Meron where the IDF declared a closed military zone the evening before indicating the area might serve as a staging ground for the offensive into Lebanon several more rockets were fired at Avivim and Metula Another 15-rocket volley landed in open areas in the Upper Galilee Hezbollah also fired 15 additional rockets that landed in open areas in the Western Galilee The All Israel News Staff is a team of journalists in Israel but What's a Family to Do?': Israel's post-October 7 Real Estate MarketDemand for housing in Israel will remain tight 'even if a simultaneous war erupts with Iran Hamas and Hezbollah,' real estate executive Ronen Jaffa predicts 'Only increasing supply will influence prices' 24 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv won 2–0 over Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon on Mon The current head to head record for the teams are Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon 6 win(s) Who won between Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon and Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv on Mon 24 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT?Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv won 2–0 over Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon on Mon 24 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon is playing home against Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv on Mon '#' : location.hash;window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUQuery = location.search === '' && location.href.slice(0 location.href.length - window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash.length).indexOf('?') !== -1 '?' : location.search;if (window.history && window.history.replaceState) {var ogU = location.pathname + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUQuery + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash;history.replaceState(null "\/liveblog_entry\/rocket-alert-sirens-sounding-across-central-israel-and-sharon-area-in-apparent-major-barrage\/?__cf_chl_rt_tk=.v0iUPABh5zzv6U9XE5rFiqQD2osNmwbdOsC7E_9taM-1746520331-1.0.1.1-ecUjYKhCc7TQu5wu7XCpYxBJkA5VnigHVTZNkW0PrP4" + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash);cpo.onload = function() {history.replaceState(null ogU);}}document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(cpo);}()); Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player IDF forces during Operation Iron Swords | Photo: IDF Spokesperson's Unit the Israeli military allowed the release of the names and photographs of four soldiers from the Nahal Brigade's 931st Battalion who were killed by an IED in the northern Gaza Strip – Staff Sergeant Sergeant Itay Livny from Beersheba; Sergeant Ermiyas Mekuriyaw from Kiryat Bialik; and Sergeant Daniel Levy an officer and a soldier from the same battalion were severely injured in the incident Sergeant Sergeant Itay Livny left behind his parents "The city of Ramat Hasharon bows its head in mourning over the falling of Itay Livny an IDF soldier killed in combat in the northern Gaza Strip a graduate of Alon High School's biology program "Itai was a well-mannered and sensitive young man with an original and profound mind and the State of Israel." The Ramat Hasharon Sports Association also expressed its condolences over his death as he played basketball and soccer in their youth divisions tributes poured in for Sergeant Ermiyas Mekuriyaw The religious high school Amit wished to share in the family's grief and his loss is grievous and incomprehensible." "Ermiyas had just finished his studies at our school last year The vast majority of students knew him and were stunned by the pain He was a sweet young man who made the extraordinary decision to serve as a combat soldier and defend the country Our hearts go out to his family in their profound mourning we will hold a gathering for students and teachers where we can grieve together and support one another." He enlisted in August and desperately wanted to be a fighter doing everything he could to get into Nachal He fell in the Zeitoun neighborhood after they had been in Jabaliya They haven't told us everything that happened yet He told us last Sunday night that he was going in just don't go in.' He believed everything would be fine "He was a sociable kid who loved Hapoel Tel Aviv Soccer Club He even had a tattoo of their emblem on his leg and went to every game He adored the soccer player Mavis Tchibota – they met last week and took a photo together He even brought him tickets to their last game two weeks ago." Regarding his close friendship with Dassa "They've been in the same class since first grade – the closest of friends Yosef knew secrets about him that I didn't know because of how close they were When Yossef went into Gaza to fight three weeks ago and Daniel didn't They were so close that Yossef refused to enlist in any other brigade Daniel remained a fighter because of Yossi The Hapoel Tel Aviv Soccer Club bowed their heads and paid respects to Levy who also fell in the explosive incident in northern Gaza Levy was an ardent fan of the club and made every effort to attend all their games alongside his service as a combat soldier Dassa's uncle commented after receiving the tragic news and his mother also passed away in Ethiopia 'I want to contribute to my country,' he said 'I have to go into combat and enlist.' I spoke to him a month ago and texted him every opportunity Yosef replied that he wasn't comfortable speaking to me through texts and promised to talk to his family when he returned." They added "Enlisting in the Nachal Brigade was Yossef's dream He loved the unit and the service immensely." Dassa attended Ort Motzkin High School and was in the same homeroom class as Levy the devastating news about the other student they gathered us and said – Yosef is gone too." She continued "Daniel and Yosef managed to visit the school in uniform We received one last hug from them after Passover shortly before they entered the Gaza Strip." The Diplomatic-Security Cabinet has approved a wide-scale military operation in the Gaza Strip dubbed "Gideon’s Chariots," aimed at defeating Hamas.. The plan includes conquering the Gaza Strip and holding territory moving the civilian population southward for its protection "It's time to stop fearing the word occupation," Smotrich said outlining Israel's strategy in Gaza and discussing ultra-Orthodox conscription at.. Analysis  Archaeology Blogpost Business & Finance Culture Exclusive Explainer Environment Features Health In Brief Jewish World Judea and Samaria Lifestyle Cyber & Internet Sports Diplomacy  Iran & The Gulf Gaza Strip Politics Shopping Terms of use Privacy Policy Submissions Contact Us The first issue of Israel Hayom appeared on July 30 Israel Hayom was founded on the belief that the Israeli public deserves better more balanced and more accurate journalism [contact-form-7 id=”508379″ html_id=”isrh_form_Newsletter_en” title=”newsletter_subscribe”] One people died and at least 33 people were injured on Sunday when a truck rammed into a bus stop in Ramat Hasharon Police said that the suspect was "shot and neutralised" at the scene though they did not specify whether the incident was considered an attack The driver also hit a bus that had stopped to drop off passengers The Magen David Adom emergency service said at least 16 people were transported to nearby hospitals One of those hurt died later of his injuries according to the hospital where he was taken Al Jazeera noted that the Glilot military base in Ramat Hasharon also houses the Mossad headquarters Israeli media identified the suspected perpetrator as Rami Nasrallah Natour an Israeli citizen from the city of Kalansua in central Israel He was shot dead by security forces at the scene Israel has faced sporadic attacks since launching its war on Gaza in October 2023 following the 7 October Hamas attack in southern Israel that left approximately 1,200 dead Ceremonies were scheduled for Sunday to mark the anniversary of the 7 October attack according to the Hebrew calendar Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir arrived at the scene of the incident on Sunday he was seen hugging a man who called for the “deportation” of the suspect’s family Copyright © 2014 - 2025. Middle East Eye Only England and Wales jurisdiction apply in all legal matters Middle East Eye          ISSN 2634-2456                      A driver rammed his truck into a crowd of people at a bus stop in central Israel on Sunday killing a man and injuring more than two dozen people Police did not immediately say whether the incident near the Mossad spy agency's headquarters and other Israeli intelligence sites Israeli soldiers killed a man the military said tried to stab them during a "counterterrorism" operation near Jerusalem describing it as a "terror attack" against troops north of Israel's commercial hub of Tel Aviv emergency service providers Magen David Adom said in a statement said the hospital where he was taken for treatment Preliminary police findings showed the truck driver also hit a bus that had stopped at the same station to drop off passengers The police added that civilians at the scene "shot the truck driver and neutralised him" who arrived at the bus stop after the ramming said he saw eight people "trapped under the truck" "A number of further casualties were either lying or walking near the truck," he was quoted as saying in the Magen David Adom statement Officers and ambulances rushed to the scene where AFP journalists saw police cordoning off the area as medics helped the injured and a helicopter hovered above said the "heroic ramming attack" that was carried out near "Mossad headquarters.. was in response to the crimes committed by the Zionist occupation" against Palestinians the military said a man who tried to stab a group of soldiers was killed in Hizma "A terrorist accelerated with his vehicle toward IDF (army) soldiers who were conducting counterterrorism activity adjacent to the area of Hizma," the military said in a statement "The terrorist pulled out a knife from his vehicle and attempted to carry out a stabbing attack The soldiers eliminated the terrorist and thwarted the attempted terror attack," it said Since the war in Gaza broke out on October 7 last year there have been several attacks in Israel carried out by Palestinian militants have been killed in such attacks in Israel according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures Sunday's incidents come as Israel held ceremonies to mark the Hebrew calendar anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack that sparked the ongoing wars in Gaza and Lebanon For subscription inquiries, please contact subscription.support@al-monitor.com For all other inquiries, please use contactus@al-monitor.com Israeli police inspect the body of the truck driver at the site of a ramming attack in Ramat Hasharon A truck rammed into a crowded bus stop on a major highway north of Tel Aviv Sunday morning in what police are investigating as a likely terror attack Video: Scene of the attack / Credit: Magen David Adom emergency services Emergency services rushed to the Gelilot Junction Sunday morning after a truck plowed into a busy bus stop First responders were treating multiple casualties with preliminary reports indicating at least six people suffering serious injuries and several victims who were trapped beneath the wreckage Credit: Usage under Israeli intellectual property law Article 27a "All casualties have been evacuated," Eli Bin Director General of Magen David Adom (MDA) "We're dealing with 25 injured people – seven moderate 14 people are being treated for anxiety." The fatality was announced shortly after 2:30 p.m. Law enforcement officials say they were investigating the incident as a suspected terror attack although it was still unclear if the driver's motive was nationalistic and it was still impossible to rule out an accident ערוצים פלשתינים מפרסמים את תמונתו של המחבל מהפיגוע בגלילות ראמי נאטור pic.twitter.com/p1vrtYYArH — ישראל היום (@IsraelHayomHeb) October 27, 2024 Police are still investigating the circumstances Witnesses reported hearing gunfire in the area apparently directed at an individual identified as the suspected perpetrator – Rammy Natur a Qalansawe (Arab town in Israel) resident each frontline operative now receives about $61 monthly The Wall Street Journal reports the terror organization was mainly dependent on humanitarian aid sold for cash The Lebanese President announced that in 2025 weapons would be concentrated exclusively in state hands maintaining that Hezbollah's disarmament "will.. BIG Shopping Centres has officially opened BIG Fashion Glilot Israel's largest shopping mall in Ramat Hasharon's new office park Spanning 44 dunams (11 acres) with 43,000 square metres of commercial space and a 43-storey office tower the NIS 2 billion complex promises to revolutionise the retail and leisure landscape in the region The mall features over 160 flagship stores from both international and Israeli brands with prominent fashion groups like Zara and Fox taking centre stage Notable openings include Zara's largest Israeli store and 16 Fox-brand outlets across 6,000 square metres The mall also boasts high-end retailers such as Factory 54 which will house designer labels like Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger BIG Fashion Glilot aims to be a hub for dining and entertainment More than 5,000 square metres of restaurant space will house well-known names such as Shake Shack and Aharoni's Fried Chicken and unique concepts like a tattoo studio The mall is designed with two parallel streets and central squares With ample parking and modern infrastructure the project is part of BIG's broader strategy to reshape Israel's shopping centre landscape positioning itself as a leader in the evolving retail market The mall's accessibility and diverse offerings are expected to attract over half a million visitors monthly solidifying its role as a key commercial and social destination Mansha Group share the factors how women homebuyers are claiming their space in the market with confidence an exchange4media group publication is one of the most respected real estate magazines in India with offices in Delhi tripti@exchange4media.comrealtyplus@exchange4media.com Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker while her teammate Renata Santana was detained for over two days 2025The Population and Immigration Authority decided to deport a Brazilian soccer player on Sunday because her tourist visa has expired Sofia Sena will leave the country on Monday and found that 21 workers had experienced rights violations including 13 Jewish workers who were found to be employed on their weekly rest day.console.log("2390 BODY2 CatId is:"+catID);const urlParams2 = new URLSearchParams(window.location.search);let anyClipParam = urlParams2.get("anyclip");const subDomain = new URL(document.URL).host.split(".")[0];const isAnyClipEnabled = true;if(anyClipParam){ let anyclipScript = document.createElement('script'); 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(TASE:BIG) Fashion Glilot mall to be built near the Cinema City complex in the city�s northwest The opponents said the plan must be postponed because its construction at the outskirts of the city will hurt the local businesses in Ramat Hasharon�s central avenues Sokolov and Ussishkin Among the opponents is the foundation for an ecological Israel which aims to stop the movement of commerce from the city center to its suburbs The plan was formulated by the owners of the land and Big it centers on a plot north of the Cinema City complex in Glilot close to the coastal road and the Glilot Interchange The property has a plan that was previously approved which limits the commercial space to 20% to be built only on the ground level of office towers the owners of the property and Big filed a request with the local planning and building committee to change the plan the property owners and Big ask to convert a larger part of the plot to commercial space 30% They further asked the committee to approve an additional 1,000 square meters of commercial space as well as permission for allow commercial activity from the basement floor to three floors above ground essentially requesting permission for a 4-story open air fashion mall The opposition brief filed to the local council claims the new plan significantly increases the commercial space and effectively creates a massive mall �The plan will change the nature of the complex from an employment complex with complementary commercial space to a massive commercial mall that will starve out and kill the city�s historical central avenue,� claimed the brief the objectors submitted the professional opinion of economist Ezra Sedan who argued the mall would have far-reaching consequences for the business operating in the city center �The Big mall will lead to a quick and intensive deterioration of the historic and spexial center of Ramat Hasharon and it will hurt the public space around Sokolov and Ussishkin The opposition argued the requested changes veer from the original intention of the plan to place an emphasis on employment and not commerce �It is only reasonable the local council advance a plan for the complex which reduces the commercial space from 20% to 10% adding employment areas to the plan instead.� They noted the area already has three existing malls: Seven Star Mall Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes-online.com - on December 31 � Copyright of Globes Publisher Itonut (1983) Ltd Aura Investments Ltd. (TASE:AURA) has received approval for validation from the Tel Aviv District Planning and Building Commission for an urban renewal project in the Morasha neighborhood in eastern Ramat Hasharon sources inform "Globes." The project provides for construction of 687 new housing units in place of 180 old ones making it the most substantial construction project in Ramat Hasharon in recent years The new construction will be in six 20-storey buildings The existing tenants will receive an apartment 53 sq.m and it is believed that the new apartment will be worth twice as much as the old one Aura is considering cooperation with the Ramat Hasharon municipality in marketing the apartments to local residents Experts predict that the starting price will be NIS 1.6 million for a 75-sq.m and NIS 2.5 million for a five-room apartment Aora won the project in a tender conducted by Rimonim and Ramat Hasharon municipal company Yesodot in March 2013 The Local Planning and Building Commission approved the plan in December 2013 with the District Planning and Building Commission now following suit The company has managed to obtain the signatures of over 85% of the owners of rights in the site on a binding urban renewal agreement The new project will be bigger than the previously largest urban renewal project in the city in which 588 housing units are currently under construction The recently occupied Rimonei Tidhar urban renewal project it is doubtful whether such a future project will be carried out under the new outline plan being promoted by the municipality has frequently stated that under the new outline plan "Projects of the National Outline Plan 38 type will be used for the Morasha neighborhood instead of urban renewal projects creating 30-storey towers." Gruber also contacted the Commission while emphasizing that he was merely talking and recommended reducing the number of housing units by 5% Most of the objections to the plan are due to excessive congestion in the city that is overburdening infrastructure and is projected to put an additional load on transportation in the city Note in this context that Morasha Interchange from Highway 4 is already in the planning stages but implementation of the Aora plan does not depend on it "The District Planning and Building Commission's approval constitutes a significant milestone in promoting the project which comes on top of a long series of projects we are now promoting in order to meet the large-scale demand for modern and accessible housing in high-demand areas Urban renewal projects in high-demand areas are the future of the real estate sector in Israel Insofar as the state continues to encourage and allow urban renewal projects in these areas more and more young couples and families will be able to realize their dream of buying an apartment." Ministry of Internal Affairs Tel Aviv District Planning and Building Commission planner Naomi Angel said "The plan significantly improves the quality of life for residents in the eastern part of the city This urban renewal project includes widening the streets a neighborhood avenue along an active street that includes commerce and more space for public buildings for the benefit of all the residents in the area." Yesodot Pituah Vetikhnun Ironi CEO Jacob Yelovich said "Approval of the project in Morasha is first of all good news for the neighborhood residents As someone who has been leading a unique model of urban renewal administration for the past five years I'm proud that we succeeded in implementing an urban renewal plan in which the tenants receive the most ever granted in addition to the most extensive environmental housing and development specifications." Published by Globes [online], Israel Business News - www.globes-online.com - on February 5 © Copyright of Globes Publisher Itonut (1983) Ltd The media last week reported that former IDB Group controlling shareholder Nochi Dankner had sold his luxury home in Herzliya Pituah for NIS 47 million Dankner was forced to sell the property as part of his debt settlement with the banks to which he owes hundreds of millions of shekels It has now been learned that the deal was engineered by Dan Tahori Sources inform "Globes" that Tahori recently sold his home in Ramat Hasharon The 650 square meter home on Eshel Avraham Street is on a 1,000 square meter lot Tahori bought it from a high tech and diamond industry figure Tahori's case is completely different; he is expected to reap a substantial profit Leumi Mortgage Bank granted Tahori and his wife an NIS 8 million mortgage on the property in 2009-2011 Tahori was a close friend of Dankner when IDB Group was in the ascendance bought 50% of Tahori Investment House (the name of which was changed to Clal Tahori) for NIS 20.4 million It later turned out that Clal Finances had paid a sky-high price for Tahori's investment boutique The partnership between the two lasted seven years (including Clal Tahori's partnership in Mustang and its management company) made Tahori NIS 30 million richer but it ended in April 2013 on a discordant note The value of Clal Tahori declined over the years in Clal Finance's books culminating in a business dispute between Dankner and Tahori This was learned when Tahori announced his intention in early 2013 of exercising an option to sell his remaining shares in Clal Tahori the parties reached agreement: Tahori waived the exercise of his option in exchange for NIS 9.2 million and the transfer to him of Clal Tahori's business Dankner's home was also purchased by a high tech personality who recently made an impressive exit is now in the hands of high-tech tycoon Illya Turpiashvili Turpashvili is a cofounder of gaming company Plarium recently sold to Aristocrat for $500 million Dankner undertook to sell the house as part of his debt settlement with the banks Dankner and his wife left the house last May Published by Globes [online], Israel Business News - www.globes-online.com - on December 10 the Ramat Hasharon Local Planning and Building Committee a small apartment housing complex on the north of Sokolov Street The plan concerns two plots with private owners and three plots co-owned by the Ramat Hasharon Municipality (40%) and private owners (60%) and includes the construction of five seven floor residential buildings four along Sokolov Street and the fifth in Bereshit Street The buildings will have 135 apartments overall 48 will have four rooms and 90 square meters and 11 will be larger apartments Such a division is based on the assumption that smaller apartments will be more affordable for young couples senior citizens and single-parent families the project includes commercial space on the buildings' ground floors and two kindergartens only 203 parking spaces could be approved in this area due to its proximity to the light rail's yellow line The plan was recommended for deposit to the District Planning and Building Committee The project was planned by the Mazor-First architects office located on the other side of Sokolov Street which was already approved by the local committee in 2014 Ramat Hasharon Mayor Avi Gruber says that the municipality considers building long-term rent apartments in its part of the project "The municipality has rights in the project and we intend to act to lower apartment prices for city residents we are considering the possibility of building housing for rent buy a large apartment and through this project we could help many people build their home in Ramat Hasharon with smaller and cheaper apartments on the free market." Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes-online.com - on August 2 The conflict between Israel and Palestinians — and other groups in the Middle East — goes back decades These stories provide context for current developments and the history that led up to them Israel — Israeli strikes on northern Gaza have killed at least 33 people as Israel's offensive in the hard-hit and isolated area entered a third week and the U.N secretary-general called the plight of Palestinians there “unbearable.” Israel said it targeted militants a truck rammed into a bus stop near Tel Aviv killing one person and wounding more than 30 Israeli police said the attacker was an Arab citizen of Israel The ramming occurred outside a military base and near the headquarters of Israel's Mossad spy agency said Israeli strikes on the country on Saturday in response to Iran's ballistic missile attack earlier this month “should not be exaggerated nor downplayed,” while stopping short of calling for retaliation It was Israel’s first open attack on its archenemy That exchange of fire has raised fears of an all-out regional war pitting Israel and the United States against Iran and its militant proxies which include Hamas and the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon where Israel launched a ground invasion earlier this month after nearly a year of lower-level conflict Two Israeli strikes killed eight people in Sidon city in southern Lebanon according to footage taken by an Associated Press reporter were killed in fighting in southern Lebanon It said five other personnel were severely wounded An explosive drone and a projectile fired from Lebanon wounded five people in Israel Netanyahu says strikes on Iran achieved Israel's goals Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his first public comments on the strikes said “we severely harmed Iran’s defense capabilities and its ability to produce missiles that are aimed toward us.” Satellite images showed damage to two secretive Iranian military bases one linked to work on nuclear weapons that Western intelligence agencies and nuclear inspectors say was discontinued in 2003 and another linked to Iran's ballistic missile program Iran on Sunday said a civilian had been killed It earlier said four people with the military air defense were killed said “it is up to the authorities to determine how to convey the power and will of the Iranian people to the Israeli regime.” Khamenei would make any final decision on how Iran responds protesters disrupted a speech by Netanyahu at a nationally broadcast ceremony for victims of Hamas’ attack on southern Israel last year that sparked the war in Gaza People shouted “Shame on you” and forced Netanyahu to stop his speech Many Israelis blame Netanyahu for the failures that led to the’ attack and hold him responsible for not yet bringing home remaining hostages An Israeli official said Mossad chief David Barnea is traveling to Qatar for cease-fire and hostage release talks The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to disclose details the truck slammed into a bus as Israelis were returning to work after a holiday Israel’s Magen David Adom rescue service said six of the wounded were in serious condition The Ichilov Medical Center reported that one person had died told reporters the attacker had been “neutralized,” without saying if the assailant was dead Hamas and the smaller Islamic Jihad militant group praised the attack but did not claim it Palestinians have carried out scores of stabbings shootings and car-ramming attacks over the years Tensions have soared since the war in Gaza began Israel has carried out regular military raids into the occupied West Bank that have left hundreds dead Most appear to have been militants killed during shootouts with Israeli forces but Palestinians taking part in violent protests and civilian bystanders have also been killed 'Horrific circumstances’ in northern GazaThe Gaza Health Ministry’s emergency service said 11 women and two children were among the 22 killed in strikes late Saturday on several homes and buildings in the northern Gaza town of Beit Lahiya The Israeli military said it carried out a strike on militants said 11 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter in the Shati refugee camp in northern Gaza The Israeli army did not immediately comment Israel has struck a number of such shelters saying it targets militants hiding among civilians Israel has waged a massive air and ground offensive in northern Gaza since early October saying Hamas militants have regrouped there Hundreds of people have been killed and tens of thousands of Palestinians have fled to Gaza City in the latest wave of displacement Aid groups have warned of a catastrophic situation in northern Gaza which has suffered the heaviest destruction of the war Israel has severely limited the entry of basic humanitarian aid in recent weeks and the three remaining hospitals in the north — one raided over the weekend — say they have been overwhelmed by waves of wounded secretary-general in a statement by his spokesperson noted “harrowing levels of death.” The International Committee of the Red Cross on Saturday described the civilian population in “horrific circumstances.” The war began when Hamas-led militants blew holes in Israel's border wall and stormed into southern Israel in a surprise attack on Oct around a third of whom are believed to be dead Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed more than 42,000 Palestinians The ministry does not distinguish between civilians and combatants but says more than half of those killed were women and children Israel says it has killed over 17,000 militants The offensive has devastated much of Gaza and displaced around 90% of its population of 2.3 million Hundreds of thousands of people have crowded into squalid tent camps Become an NPR sponsor Maccabi ‘Shahar’ officially kicked off the 2020/21 season with a 2-0 victory in 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On MD2 Eliezer Ben Aharon U-19’s host Hapoel Hadera that currently lead the table having beaten Beitar Tubruk 5-0. Maccabi ‘Shahar’: Tomer Alon, Ilai Tomer, Ariel Balson, Michael Moor, Shahar Rosen, Niv Berkovic (Sean Edri 83), Rotem Yatzkar (Yonatan Paz 62), Aner Ushmandi (Elad Kaplan 83), Ori Halevi (Mohamad Abu Ayash 58), Or Roisman (Aviv Peles 62), Tal Turgeman. Sign up for FREE in 2 easy steps to gain access to all online content and our newsletter: We are excited to welcome you to Maccabi Tel Aviv FC online. To gain access, please confirm your email address by opening the link in the email we sent you when you signed up. In the email you will find your membership number. In order to complete your registration please sign in. Your spot/s will be saved for 10 minutes in order for you to be able to complete the registration A code was sent to your mobile phone please click on it in order to confirm your registration. Then, click on "Finish registration". This is 37 of the Leumit League Relegation Group The current head to head record for the teams are Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon 4 win(s) Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon have won the previous 3 matches against Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa Have scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches Hapoel Nir Ramat HaSharon is playing home against Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa on Fri The Tel Aviv District Planning and Building Commission has approved plans for a recreational area in Ramat Hasharon The plan includes 6,100 housing units and 900 dunam (225 acres) for a metropolitan park The western part of the plan has 2,800 housing units averaging 93 sq.m 20% of the units in the plan will be small apartments of commercial space and 60 dunam (15 acres) of public space The plan is bordered by the Neve Gan neighborhood on the south the Kiryat Shaul cemetery and Hakfar Hayarok on the east The plan includes 285 dunam (71.25 acres) for a metropolitan park that preserves nature The plan will preserve a vernal pool with ecological values and an old pecan grove The park connects Hayarkon Park to Highway 4 the neighborhood's main commercial artery will have a line of buildings up to 16 storeys bordering Neve Gan with the other construction overlooking the park being lower The neighborhood will have many green areas and transportation solutions including a connection to the planned South Glilot railway station The eastern part of the plan has 3,250 housing units averaging 93 sq.m 30% of the units in the plan will be small apartments This part of the plan is bordered by northern Tel Aviv on the south The plan includes a metropolitan park covering 550 dunam (137.5 acres) that preserves nature The 245-dunam (61.25-acre) area between the park and Highway 5 will be used for 32,000 sq.m of sports and recreational facilities and space The residential areas in the plan are on three lots while lower construction is located in the southern part of the neighborhood next to the MIshtala Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes-online.com - on December 27 the club’s Under-19 side fell to Ramat Hasharon 3:0 on goals by Aviel Ben Hemo Last match saw the two squads play to a 1:1 draw The Yellow & Blue began the day in 2nd place behind first place Maccabi Petah Tikva by 3 points while their rivals were in 11th place Head Coach Guy Tzarfati’s Starting XI: Or Itzhak Ram sent Assayag a cross but he couldn’t control the ball as it went out and ten minutes later Lugassi sent a pass to Assayag but his header was saved by the Ramat Hasharon keeper A double pass between Yagudaev and Shahar almost gave Maccabi the elad but the former’s opportunity went over the bar Itzhak was again tested in the 66’ when he made a couple of saves in the box and 3 minutes later Eyal Hen’s chance for Maccabi missed the target Ramat Hasharon took a 2 goal lead in the 77’ when Tomer Mahluf lost the ball and Liat Salama beat Itzhak for a 2:0 advantage Three minutes later Guy Lehrer added to Ramat Hasharon’s lead with their 3rd goal of the match on a counter attack as they wrapped up a 3:0 win over Maccabi “Shachar” Tel Aviv We are excited to welcome you to Maccabi Tel Aviv FC online please confirm your email address by opening the link in the email we sent you when you signed up In the email you will find your membership number In order to complete your registration please sign in A code was sent to your mobile phone please click on it in order to confirm your registration Sources inform "Globes" that the Planning Administration and Apartment for Rent - The Governmental Company for Housing and Rental are jointly focusing on one of the largest building plans in central Israel - 20,000 housing units in Hod Hasharon The plan is located a very short distance away from a plan for 33,000 housing units in southern Ramat Hasharon (IMI Ramat Hasharon) on the site of an IMI plant which is notorious and has been stalled for years by a dispute about reclamation of the land the Hod Hasharon plan is quietly moving forward The largest of the two is bordered by the Yarkon River and Road 5 on the south and the Neve Ne'eman and the Neve Hadar neighborhood on the north The second area is west of Moshav Elishama from Road 40 in the direction of the Ganei Am and Hapoal Hamizrahi neighborhoods These areas were well known for their great planning potential but the Hod Hasharon Local Planning and Building Commission and the Central District Planning and Building Commission did not promote plans there the National Planning and Building Commission resolved that in view of the fact that planning had been stalled for 15 years it ordered the advancement of "a detailed plan for a new residential neighborhood in southern Hod Hasharon The name has since been changed to Nof Hayarkon." This is one of the few cases in which the National Planning and Building Commission exercised its authority to take a plan from the (local and district) planning and building commissions below it Then-Planning Authority director Binat Schwartz and then-National Planning and Building Commission chairperson Avigdor Yitzhaki pressed especially hard to have the plan transferred to the National Planning and Building Commission At the same meeting at which the resolution was passed Yitzhaki called for going ahead with the plan without concern about lawsuits concerning a construction plan on such a large scale "We have to stop this game in which nothing has happened for 15 years and nothing will happen for another 40 years." Schwartz added that the planning problems in the area were due to the district outline plan and previous decisions by planning institutions which mixed green spaces with areas for construction She asserted at that meeting that there was no possibility of making the areas a national park without land confiscation the planning institutions decided on a procedure of consolidation and division while confiscations will be made in areas included in the national park leading to petitions by the landowners receiving the poorer parts of the land warned that once the National Planning and Building Commission draws up a plan of consolidation and division it would be exposed to the appraisal entanglement that accompanies such plans and that it was by no means certain that it is suitable for such things the plan has advanced quietly in the Planning Administration and Apartment for Rent which has been assigned the task of planning the site "No commitment to infrastructure solutions" An investigation by "Globes" found that the urban outline plan zones the area in question for only 8,200 housing units Hod Hasharon Mayor Amir Kochavi told "Globes" that he had not heard the figure of 20,000 housing units Kochavi also asserted that he had received no satisfactory explanation of why two territorially unconnected sites had been combined in the framework of the plan "We regard the plan being promoted as too fast with information whose origin we don't know The worst thing is the state is unwilling to make an advance commitment to infrastructure solutions." "The plan is only in the initially stages of being formulated It contains a long-term metropolitan perspective with an emphasis on many planning principles." Published by Globes, Israel business news - en.globes.co.il - on July 9