Rishon LeZion
The State Comptroller reveals widespread, unregulated use of surveillance cameras in Israeli cities, with 40 local authorities directly linked to police networks. Israeli citizens remain largely unaware of the extent of monitoring in public (and even private) spaces.
Miracle
A family from Rishon LeZion was miraculously saved after a missile fired from Gaza directly hit their house, a few seconds after they left the house to go to the emergency room. Watch
4 Slightly Injured
A heavy barrage of rockets was fired into Gush Dan and the Shfela. As a result of the shooting, a building in Rishon Lezion absorbed a direct hit, four people were slightly injured in Rishon LeZion and Petah Tikva.
A Motorcyclist was Seriously Injured
A 60-year-old man was seriously injured after the motorcycle he was riding was hit by a vehicle near Rishon LeZion. He was taken to the hospital with injuries to his head and limbs. In another accident, a tractor driver was moderately injured in Petah Tikva
Bathing at Rishon LeZion Beaches - Allowed
A week after 6 beaches were closed due to abnormal lab results, the Ministry of Health announced the removal of the bathing warning from all the beaches in Rishon LeZion. This follows the receipt of valid bacterial results in the seawater at the beaches
Swimming Warning Issued
The Ministry of Health has announced an additional swimming warning at Neve Hof Beach in Rishon LeZion, following the detection of elevated levels of bacteria in seawater quality tests. This current swimming warning is added to the existing warning for 4 beaches in Rishon LeZion, which remains in effect