The Latest Breaking News from Tel Aviv

Roman Abramovich private jet tracked as Chelsea boss accused of 'shady deals'

Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was pictured sitting in a VIP lounge at Ben Gurion international airport in Lod, near Tel Aviv, as Israel warned it could not provide a safe haven to sanctioned Russians

Daily Mirror · Mar 14, 2022

Roman Abramovich breaks cover after sanctioning as Chelsea owner departs in private jet

Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has been pictured in an airport in Tel Aviv, Israel in the wake of his sanctioning by the UK government and as he attempts to sell Chelsea

Daily Mirror · Mar 14, 2022

Russian oligarch Abramovich spotted in Israeli airport

Sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich was seen in a VIP lounge at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport on Monday shortly before a jet linked to him took off for Istanbul.

Reuters · Mar 14, 2022

Dubai, Tel Aviv Resume Flights After Agreeing on Security Arrangements

The Israeli security agency, the Shin Bet, announced an agreement between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv on the security arrangement to allow Israeli airlines to resume a full schedule of flights to Dubai. Non-stop flights will resume on Sunday, with about 12 daily trips between Tel Aviv and Dubai. Last…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 5, 2022

Israel to Do 'Whatever it Takes' to Prevent Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Capabilities

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said Israel would continue to do “whatever it takes” to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear capabilities. He made his remarks in wake of reports in Tel Aviv on Thursday that the United States had agreed to ease sanctions on non-nuclear parties, such as military militias…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 4, 2022

No EU Aid to Palestinian Authority Since 2020

The European Union has donated almost no aid to the Palestinian Authority since 2020, citing “technical difficulties,” Israeli sources in Tel Aviv have said. Millions of euros in European Union aid to the Palestinian Authority are stuck in Brussels as officials in the European Commission discuss whether to condition parts…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 26, 2022

Israel Seeks ‘Delicate Balance’ in Ukraine Crisis

With Russian forces in neighboring Syria, Washington its unswerving ally and about a million citizens with ties to the former Soviet Union, Israel is seeking a delicate balance in the Ukraine crisis. For residents of Bat Yam, just south of Tel Aviv and home to many Jews with roots in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 25, 2022

From Tokyo to New York, thousands protest against invasion of Ukraine

Protesters turned out on public squares and outside Russian embassies in cities from Tokyo to Tel Aviv and New York on Thursday to denounce the invasion of Ukraine -- while more than a thousand who tried to do the same in Russia were arrested.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2022

Meet The Owner Of A Unique Israeli Cannabis Coffee Shop

After six years of working as a nurse, mostly in psychiatric situations, Karam Shbeeta wanted to do something different, so he enrolled in a course about medical marijuana and there he found his calling. He decided to open up a cannabis coffee shop in the Arab-Israeli town of Tira, some 25 miles north of Tel Aviv. 

Benzinga · Feb 22, 2022

Israelis mount their own COVID "Freedom Convoy"

An Israeli protest convoy inspired by demonstrations in Canada against coronavirus restrictions drove along the main highway linking Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on Monday.

Reuters · Feb 14, 2022