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Ramat Gan: Diamond Exchange
Ramat Gan: Diamond Exchange Diamond Exchange district, Ramat Gan, Israel.

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Three killed, 150+ wounded after Iran fires multiple barrages of missiles at Israel • June 13, 2025, 9:02 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Maccabiah 2025 officially kicks off with a celebration in Ramat Gan • June 9, 2025, 5:46 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Police conclude investigation into Ramat Gan man for sexual offenses against minors • May 26, 2025, 4:47 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Man spits on IDF officer on bus in Ramat Gan, turns himself in • May 19, 2025, 4:31 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

Ramat Gan, city, west-central Israel, on the Plain of Sharon just east of Tel Aviv–Yafo. Founded in 1921, it is the largest satellite city in the Tel Aviv–Yafo metropolitan area, with fine residential quarters, extensive parks and gardens, including a national park, and the nation’s principal athletic stadium, seating 50,000 persons. It is also the home of Bar-Ilan University, a religiously oriented institution founded by American Jews in 1953. Light industries include the manufacture of chocolates, citrus preserves and concentrates, textiles, building materials, and cigarettes. Ramat Gan is also the home of Israel’s Diamond Exchange. Inc. 1950. Pop. (2006 est.) 129,400.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy McKenna.