Bat yam

Bat Yam's spirits remain strong, mayor tells 'Post' as city recovers from brutal Iran bombings

A major challenge is handling the disaster and knowing it could happen again tomorrow, or in an hour, Bat Yam Mayor Tzvika Brot told The Post.

 Bat Yam Mayor Zvika Brot at the site of an Iranian missile strike on Bat Yam.
 Maria Pashkorovia, a Ukrainian citizen living in Bat Yam was killed by an Iranian missile strike.

Remains of Ukrainian cancer patient's mother found in Bat Yam beneath rubble

 Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit and caused damage in Bnei Brak, June 16, 2025

Nearly 5,000 Israelis evacuated due to Iranian missile damage, Bibas says

 Home Front Command forces at the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit and caused damage in Bat Yam, central Israel. June 15, 2025.

Ukrainian child in Israel for Leukemia treatment killed in Bat Yam bombing, mother missing


'Millions' of Israelis unprotected from missiles, comptroller reveals

"We are in the midst of a war against Iran. It is crucial to ensure the home front is addressed. A strong home front is essential for the State of Israel,” said State Comptroller Matanyahu Engelman.

 The aftermath of ruins in Bat Yam, central Israel following direct Iranian missile impacts, June 15, 2025

Two additional bodies recovered from rubble in Bat Yam, number of dead in city rises to nine

The overall death toll in the country since the beginning of Operation Rising Lion has risen to 16.

A drone view shows the damage over residential homes at the impact site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, in Bat Yam, Israel June 15, 2025

Sitting in a quiet, destroyed neighborhood: At the heart of Iran's missile attack on Bat Yam

Reporter's Notebook: Amid the war there is a quiet here in this neighborhood, so close to the destruction. The fighting dogs are the only conflict for now. 

A drone view shows the damage over residential homes at the impact site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, in Bat Yam, Israel June 15, 2025

Lives cut short as children, educators, families killed in Iranian strikes overnight

At the scene of the Bat Yam strikes this afternoon, President Isaac Herzog reflected on what he called a “very sad and difficult morning.”

A rescue personnel walks next to a damaged vehicle at an impact site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, in Ramat Gan, Israel, June 14, 2025

Netanyahu: Iran will pay heavy price for murder of civilians, Israel nearing victory

It is true that Israel has taken a substantial bite out of Tehran's nuclear program, but it is far from down for the count.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits homes hit by Iranian projectiles on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

Bat Yam is the worst civilian hit of the war, senior IDF Home Front Command official says

The ballistic missile fired by Iran contained hundreds of kilograms of explosives and caused a large amount of destruction.

The aftermath of an Iranian missile strike in Bat Yam, central Israel, June 15, 2025

Massive renewal in Bat Yam: 4,600 apartments to be built around the light rail station

VATMAL discussed a major urban renewal near “Ha'Atzmaut” station with 4,600 new homes, commerce, jobs, bike paths, and public spaces. Around 1,600 existing units will be vacated for the project.

 Urban renewal plan in North Bat Yam

Bat Yam resident to be extradited to US for massive crypto hack scandal

A suspect in a major 2022 US crypto breach was caught trying to flee from Israel under a new name and passport.

 Ben Gurion Airport

Holon man indicted for driving terrorist behind Bat Yam bus bombings

During questioning, R. admitted to transporting the terrorist but claimed he was unaware of his identity.

Bus bombing in central Israel terror attack, February 20, 2025.

'I didn't know he had a bomb' - Israeli driver on Bat Yam bus bomb terrorist - report

The Shin Bet arrested two Israeli suspects who were involved in transporting the terrorist that planted the bombs in Bat Yam.

 Bus explosion aftermath, Bat Yam

Divine protection comes in Israel's darkest hour after Bibas murder - opinion

What could have been another catastrophic tragedy was averted last week in central Israel. The “hand” of God has been clearly visible throughout these challenging times.

 FIREFIGHTERS AND rescue personnel are on the scene of a bus bombing in Bat Yam last week. No one was on board. The failed attacks serve as yet another powerful reminder of God’s watchful presence over the Jewish people, even in our darkest moments, says the writer.