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Tu B'Av concert at the Culture Hall
A special event as part of the Ariel Culture Hall's 2026 summer program, 530 seats.
Organized tours to the National Library
Group departures as part of the municipality's summer events program.
Move-in progressing in the "Ariel-South" neighborhood
The neighborhood approved in 2018 is entering its actual move-in phase, following the completion of construction.
The "Amirim" neighborhood in West Ariel moves forward
Hundreds of additional housing units approved following a decision by the Ministry of Construction and Housing.
Yair Shtavon serves as mayor
Mayor's office: 03-9061601. Municipal hotline active at 106.
The Adelson School of Medicine under construction
The medical center and school of medicine are being built near the university campus.
The West Ariel Industrial Zone expands
About 10 active factories and roughly 20 more under construction in the west of the city.
22,443 residents according to CBS estimate
The city ranks 110th among local authorities in Israel, a 2.8-fold increase since 1990.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current mayor of Ariel?
As of the latest update, the sitting mayor of Ariel is Yair Shtavon. Anyone who wants to contact the mayor's office can call 03-9061601, and for general municipal inquiries there's also a municipal hotline available at 106. News about municipal activity, including ceremonies and project updates, is published on the site on an ongoing basis and updated periodically, so it's worth checking back on Ariel's news page to stay informed.
How many residents does Ariel have today?
According to a Central Bureau of Statistics estimate from July 2026, 22,443 people live in Ariel, placing it 110th among local authorities in Israel. That's a roughly 2.8-fold increase since 1990, the year large-scale immigration to the city from the former Soviet Union began. The population continues to grow today as well, partly thanks to the move-in of new neighborhoods such as Ariel-South and Amirim.
What's happening with the new Ariel-South neighborhood?
The Ariel-South neighborhood was approved back in 2018, and after construction was completed, the neighborhood entered its actual move-in phase in 2025–2026 — meaning new residents keep moving in. This is one of the standout projects driving Ariel's population growth in recent years, alongside the Amirim neighborhood in the west of the city, where hundreds of additional housing units were approved following a decision by the Ministry of Construction and Housing.
What cultural events take place in Ariel in the summer?
As part of the Ariel Culture Hall's 2026 summer program, a special Tu B'Av concert was held in the 530-seat hall, and organized tours to the National Library also took place as part of the municipality's summer events program. These are examples of the cultural events the municipality and the Culture Hall hold on an ongoing basis — it's worth following the news page and checking for updates on upcoming events.