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Yesterday, Oct 19
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Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Sa'ar Remand Extended Until Thursday in Corruption Probe
Crime

Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Sa'ar Remand Extended Until Thursday in Corruption Probe

The remand of Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Sa'ar and his wife Meital has been extended until Thursday as police investigate severe corruption suspicions.

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Tax Authority Chief Suggests Eliminating Cash and 200 NIS Notes to Fight Black Economy
Personal Finance

Tax Authority Chief Suggests Eliminating Cash and 200 NIS Notes to Fight Black Economy

Tax Authority Director Shay Aharonovich warned that upcoming state budgets will require severe measures, suggesting the elimination of cash and the 200 NIS banknote to combat the black economy and generate tens of billions in revenues.

Oct 18, 2026
07:38
Kfar Saba Day Care Caregiver Faces Sentencing Over Toddler Assault Charges
Crime

Kfar Saba Day Care Caregiver Faces Sentencing Over Toddler Assault Charges

The sentencing hearing for Kfar Saba day care caregiver Meisam Samara, accused of assaulting a toddler, is set for today amid plea bargain discussions.

Oct 15, 2026
17:21
Tesla Drivers' Parking Dispute in Kfar Saba Escalates to Handgun Threat
Crime

Tesla Drivers' Parking Dispute in Kfar Saba Escalates to Handgun Threat

An indictment was filed in Kfar Saba against a driver who pointed a cocked handgun and threatened another motorist during a violent dispute over a shaded parking space.

Oct 14, 2026
15:46
Tamnoon Opens Largest-Ever 2,000-Square-Meter Store in Kfar Saba
Business

Tamnoon Opens Largest-Ever 2,000-Square-Meter Store in Kfar Saba

Israeli fashion chain Tamnoon opened its largest-ever branch at the G Complex in Kfar Saba, spanning 2,000 square meters across two floors with a 7 million NIS investment.

Oct 12, 2026
10:46
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SOCIETY // CIVIC NODE
Crime

Kfar Saba Mayor and Wife Arrested in Major Municipal Corruption Probe

Kfar Saba Mayor Rafi Saar and his wife were arrested alongside 17 suspects in a major municipal corruption and bribery probe involving rigged tenders and cash payoffs.

Oct 11, 2026
17:01
Kfar Saba Man Arrested for Attacking Partner and Killing Dog with Sword
Crime

Kfar Saba Man Arrested for Attacking Partner and Killing Dog with Sword

A Kfar Saba resident in his 50s was arrested for allegedly attacking his partner and killing her dog with a samurai sword. A court extended his detention until Monday.

Oct 10, 2026
18:54
Father and Son Arrested in Kfar Saba Following Armed Parking Dispute
Crime

Father and Son Arrested in Kfar Saba Following Armed Parking Dispute

A father and son from Kadima-Zoran were arrested in Kfar Saba after a parking dispute escalated into threats involving a club and a licensed firearm.

Oct 9, 2026
17:15
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SOCIETY // CIVIC NODE
Crime

Five Teens Arrested in Kfar Saba Over Suspected Gang Rape of 14-Year-Old

Five teenage boys aged 14 to 16 were arrested in Kfar Saba on suspicion of gang-raping a 14-year-old girl in a neighborhood shelter after forcing her to smoke cannabis.

Oct 5, 2026
09:07
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SOCIETY // CIVIC NODE
Crime

Three Kindergarten Assistants Arrested in Sharon Region for Toddler Abuse

Three kindergarten assistants in the Sharon region were arrested following a covert police investigation into suspected abuse and violence against toddlers at a local facility.

Sep 30, 2026
07:14
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ECONOMY // FINANCIAL FLOW
Real Estate

Urban Renewal Pitfalls: When Organizers Serve Developers Instead of Residents

Urban renewal projects in Israel hide a murky world of private organizers. Experts warn about hidden conflicts of interest where fixers trade developer deals for apartment kickbacks.

Sep 24, 2026
17:21
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ECONOMY // FINANCIAL FLOW
Business

Shake Shack to Open Seventh Israeli Branch in Kfar Saba This October

American burger chain Shake Shack will open its seventh Israeli branch in Kfar Saba this October, featuring local art and aiming for 15 locations nationwide by 2033.

Sep 20, 2026
07:16
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ECONOMY // FINANCIAL FLOW
Real Estate

Housing Starts and Price Trends: Which Israeli Cities Lead Construction?

An analysis of housing construction trends across Israeli cities reveals that Tel Aviv, Kiryat Gat, and Ashkelon lead in building volume, while supply and demand dictate local real estate prices.

Sep 15, 2026
12:40
Vibrant Latin American Restaurant L'Maya Opens in Kfar Saba
Food

Vibrant Latin American Restaurant L'Maya Opens in Kfar Saba

L'Maya, a new Latin American restaurant in Kfar Saba, offers vibrant continental flavors, handmade empanadas, and Peruvian ceviche in a tribute to May Naim.

Sep 9, 2026
17:39
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SOCIETY // CIVIC NODE
Crime

Kfar Saba Man Indicted for Systematic Online Harassment and Threats to Minors

A 26-year-old Kfar Saba man was indicted for a systematic, year-long campaign of online harassment and death threats targeting multiple minors using fake social media accounts.

Sep 3, 2026
16:44
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TECH // QUANTUM NETWORK
Gadgets & Software

New Israeli Development: Smart Lighting System to Prevent Nighttime Traffic Accidents

Following the deaths of 74 pedestrians this year, Kfar Saba has installed a smart solar-powered system at a major intersection that detects pedestrians and activates high-intensity lighting to alert drivers.

Aug 27, 2026
18:44
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ECONOMY // FINANCIAL FLOW
Business

Nvidia launches center in Kfar Saba, highlighting expansion into smaller locations

Nvidia will lease up to 4 MW at the Serverz data center in Kfar Saba, a deal expected to generate 8 to 18 million shekels annually for the Rani Zim and Kardan-Geva partnership. The facility, currently operating at 20 MW, plans to scale to 200 MW amid a national shortage of data center space and grid connection freezes.

Aug 26, 2026
12:19
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SOCIETY // CIVIC NODE
Crime

Crowbar and spitting: 3 minors suspected of attacking a Hod HaSharon resident

According to the investigation, the minors spat at a man in his 60s walking down the street late at night, then attacked him using a crowbar. Two suspects were released under restrictive conditions, while the third will face court.

Aug 24, 2026
10:27
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ECONOMY // FINANCIAL FLOW
Business

Sandisk stock jumped 3,400% in a year, but that didn't prevent layoffs

Memory chip manufacturer Sandisk has fired dozens of employees from its development center in Kfar Saba as it transfers key projects to India. The move has sparked resentment among staff, as it comes just months before the launch of an employee stock purchase program offering significant discounts.

Aug 23, 2026
16:47
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SOCIETY // CIVIC NODE
Local News

On a voluntary basis: the free solution for neighborhood package pickup

A Kfar Saba resident has launched a free social project that connects neighbors driving to pick up packages with other residents in the area, aiming to save time, fuel, and long waits.

Aug 16, 2026
14:51
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LIFESTYLE // CULTURE PANORAMA
Celebrities

After winning a million shekels: Gal Rubin enters a new field

The winner of the latest season continues to expand her business model. In collaboration with HOT Cinema, she will launch an inspiring lecture for the first time, sharing her personal life experience with the audience.

Aug 11, 2026
14:11
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ECONOMY // FINANCIAL FLOW
Real Estate

National Insurance Institute to pay 11 million shekels: Details on the new branch lease

The National Insurance Institute will lease 800 square meters and 30 parking spaces for a ten-year term. The deal is expected to generate approximately 11 million shekels for the Levinstein Group.

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SOCIETY // CIVIC NODE
Crime

Fake documents, accurate information: a sophisticated fraud may be hiding behind the call from the "municipality"

In recent months, complaints about a sophisticated scam have been increasing: citizens waiting for building permits receive calls from "municipality representatives" who present accurate information about their files and demand final payments. The scam, which has already stolen tens of thousands of shekels from private individuals and millions from developers, is becoming increasingly...

Aug 7, 2026
13:49
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SOCIETY // CIVIC NODE
Crime

Suspected of exploiting the helpless: detention of sports instructor Gilboa Dahan extended

The 50-year-old suspect from Netanya was allegedly filmed touching patients with disabilities residing in a hostel in Kfar Saba. Dahan denies the allegations and claims: "I was only helping." His detention was extended by four days.

Aug 3, 2026
17:03
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SOCIETY // CIVIC NODE
Crime

Supreme Court declines to intervene in Sharon authorities’ petitions against metro route

The Supreme Court has consolidated petitions from the authorities of Hod HaSharon, Kfar Saba, and South Sharon regarding the metro plan, stating it will not intervene and urging the parties to reach a solution independently.

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Teacher arrested on suspicion of committing sexual offenses against residents at a hostel in Kfar Saba
Crime

Teacher arrested on suspicion of committing sexual offenses against residents at a hostel in Kfar Saba

A Netanya resident working as a teacher at a hostel in Kfar Saba has been arrested on suspicion of sexual offenses against residents. The Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court extended his detention until Thursday.

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SOCIETY // CIVIC NODE
Crime

Women with intellectual disabilities report indecent acts by hostel instructor

For about two years, according to suspicions, a sports instructor at a hostel in Kfar Saba exploited his position to perform indecent acts on five residents in their 30s and 40s. He was arrested following a weeks-long covert investigation.

Jul 30, 2026
20:19
Unusual Attack in the Sharon: 65-Year-Old Man Struck by Fishing Harpoon
Crime

Unusual Attack in the Sharon: 65-Year-Old Man Struck by Fishing Harpoon

A severe violent incident occurred on Thursday in the Sharon region, where a 65-year-old man was critically wounded after being struck by a fishing harpoon. Emergency services and police responded to the scene at a residence in Neve Yamin, and the victim was subsequently transported to Meir Hospital in serious condition.

Jul 29, 2026
16:16
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SOCIETY // CIVIC NODE
Crime

Sought discounted tomatoes and will receive 20 thousand shekels: Shufersal did not honor a sale at the register and will compensate a customer

The Kfar Saba Small Claims Court has ordered the Shufersal chain to pay 20,000 shekels in compensation to a customer after the store refused to honor advertised sale prices. The judge criticized the chain's conduct, calling it a systematic practice of misleading consumers.

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