Tag: Tel Aviv

Djokovic Cruises Past Cilic to Capture Tel Aviv Title

Top seed Novak Djokovic produced a stellar display to sweep aside Croatian Marin Cilic 6–3 6–4 in the final of the ATP 250 Tel Aviv Open on Sunday and clinch his third title of the season. Djokovic, playing in his first singles event since winning a seventh Wimbledon crown in July, launched an early attack…


Like Federer’s Farewell, Djokovic Wants Biggest Rivals at His Swansong

Novak Djokovic said he wants his biggest rivals to be by his side when he brings the curtain down on his career, much like Roger Federer’s emotional goodbye to the game last week. Images of Federer and Rafa Nadal—who shared one of tennis’s most enthralling rivalries—sitting together and crying after combining in a Laver Cup…


Top Things to Do in Tel Aviv and the Dead Sea

There are some amazing things to do in Tel Aviv, Israel, and the Dead Sea. This beautiful area of Israel is a popular travel destination for a reason. Read on to learn more! Coastal view of Tel Aviv from Old Jaffa. (Courtesy of Michelle Sutter) Top Things to Do in Tel Aviv If you are…


Two Killed, 8 Seriously Wounded in Tel Aviv Shooting

Two people have been killed and more than 10 injured in a shooting by a Palestinian in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv on April 7, according to local reports. The shootings took place on Dizengoff Street, a typically crowded area full of multiple bars and restaurants, when the attacker approached a popular bar called Ilka…


Two Killed, 8 Seriously Wounded in Tel Aviv Terror Attack

Two people have been killed and more than 10 injured in a terror attack in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv on April 7, according to local reports. The attack took place on Dizengoff Street, a typically crowded area full of multiple bars and restaurants, when the attacker approached a popular bar called Ilka and opened…


Tel Aviv Becomes World’s Most Expensive Place To Live In

Tel Aviv, the economic and technological center of Israel, has pushed all cities down to perch atop the most expensive cities’ list currently in 2021, according to a global index (pdf) which tracks the cost of living in 173 cities across the world twice per year. The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) 2021 Worldwide Cost of…


Israel a Step Closer to Commercial Drones With Latest Tests

TEL AVIV, Israel—Dozens of drones floated through the skies of Tel Aviv on Monday, ferrying cartons of ice cream and sushi across the city in an experiment that officials hope provided a glimpse of the not-too-distant future. Israel’s National Drone Initiative, a government program, carried out the drill to prepare for a world in which…


European Airlines Cancel Tel Aviv Flights Amid Escalating Conflict

LONDON—British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and Iberia all canceled flights to Tel Aviv as European carriers joined U.S. airlines in avoiding flying to Israel amid an escalating conflict there. “The safety and security of our colleagues and customers is always our top priority, and we continue to monitor the situation closely,” British Airways said after canceling…


CCP Virus Variant Affects Vaccinated People More Than Unvaccinated People: Study

A study from Tel Aviv University found that a South African variant of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus affects people vaccinated with the Pfizer shot more than unvaccinated people. The study, which has not yet been peer-reviewed, indicated that the B.1.351 variant of the virus—also known as the novel coronavirus—was found eight times more than…