Acre (Akko)

Rocket strikes near Acre and Haifa

The rockets struck direct hits on industrial buildings but caused no injuries.

Alexei was killed by a Hezbollah rocket near Akko

Hezbollah fire more than 150 rockets at Israel over Shabbat, one of them tragically finding its mark.

After 20 hours of quiet:

45 launches towards Acre and its environs

For the first time since Wednesday at 3:00 p.m., Hezbollah launches missiles towards northern Israel; at least five intercepted over Acre.

No siren sounded

Suspicious target from Lebanon intercepted near Acre

Suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanon into the maritime space near Acre successfully intercepted by the IDF Aerial Defense Array. No sirens sounded in accordance with protocol.

Sirens in northern Israel

Interceptors launched toward suspicious aerial target

Sirens sounded in Acre and the Krayot region. IDF says interceptors were launched toward a suspicious aerial target but later determined that it was a false identification.

Arab convicted in lynch attack 'went out to battle Jews'

Over two years after Khabib abu Khabib took part in an attack on a Jewish civilian, Haifa court rules to convict him.

Knife-carrying infiltrator is indicted

Police commander signs order temporarily closing restaurant which employed suspect illegally.

Arab lyncher convicted of attempted murder

Qusai Abbas is one of the nine who participated in the attempted lynching of Mor Ganashvili in Acre in 2021.

Man arrested after robbing yeshiva in Acre

A man who stole property from the Hesder Yeshiva in Acre was caught and arrested during a police operation against theft in the area.

Acre: Drunk driver rams into synagogue

Acre resident, suspected of driving while intoxicated, is arrested after his vehicle rams into a synagogue, causing damage.

Terrorist in Acre lynching attempt released to house arrest

Judge says terrorist who nearly killed Jewish man, rioted for days not as dangerous more than a year after Gaza war.

Police chief proposes shutting down social media to quell unrest

TikTok blamed for fanning flames in last summer's Arab-Jew violence in mixed cities.

Newborn found abandoned in cardboard box in Acre

Baby just a few days old is in good condition, currently being cared for at Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya.

Four Arab teachers from Acre questioned regarding incitement

Teachers wrote social media posts glorifying violence during Operation Guardian of the Walls.

Terror continues:

Jews violently attacked by Arabs in Akko

Two brothers were taking a walk when they got into a confrontation with Arab youths, who followed and attacked them with clubs.

Worker crushed to death in factory in northern Israel

65-year-old worker gets trapped in machine, is crushed to death in work accident in Akko.

Akko lynching victim undergoes complex head operation

Family asks public to pray for recovery of Elad Barzilai, teacher and father of four, undergoes head surgery months after Arab lynching.

Arab indicted for participating in violent riots

Arab Israeli, 18, admits to racist motives during interrogation.

41-year-old Arab indicted for attempted murder during Akko riots

Victim Mordechai Katz would have been killed if group of Jews & police officer hadn't intervened.

Ensure Akko's Proud Jewish Future

The Jewish community in the northern coastal town of Akko has faced a horrific wave of terror. "Our presence here is as important as ever".

Akko lynch victim spends Shabbat at home

Elad Barzilai, 37-year-old victim of Arab lynching, is allowed home for weekend visit, for the first time since he was attacked last month.

Man brutally beaten by Arab lynch mob released from hospital

37-year-old father of four from northern Israel who was beaten unconscious by Arab rioters last month is discharged from hospital.

84-year-old Israeli rocket scientist injured in Arab riots dies

Avi Har-Even, winner of Israeli Defense Ministry Prize and former chief of Israel's space program, dies after being injured in arson attack.

Condition of Jewish man brutally beaten by Arab mob improves

Elad Barzilai, who was nearly beaten to death by Arab mob in northern Israel during rioting earlier this month, is released from ICU.

Acre lynching victim opens his eyes after 2 weeks

Doctors say room for 'cautious optimism' after Elad Barzilai wakes up, begin process of weaning him from assisted breathing machine.

Acre lynching victim still in serious condition after surgery

Elad Barzilai undergoes successful 8-hour surgery 1 week after being critically injured by Arab mob, but is not out of the woods yet.

Jonathan Pollard to mixed cities: Your home is our home

"All of Israel is drawing strength from you," says Jonathan Pollard to residents of mixed cities in an important message.

Jewish lynch victim from Akko still in serious condition

Akko teacher was trying to prevent his students from joining violence when Arab mob attacked him.

War against Arab terror

Pregnant Arab woman seriously injured in Lod violence

Doctors in Assaf Harofeh hospital successfully delivered her baby.

War against Arab terror

Likud minister calls for harsh punishment for vigilantes

Yoav Galant warns of 'anarchy' if citizens continue to take the law into their own hands.

Jewish man critically injured in Akko lynching attempt

Arab rioters throw massive stones at police in Akko, dozens beat Jewish man nearly to death.

Watch: Residents of Jewish-Arab Akko asked about elections

Many of the city's residents seem more concerned over their personal wellbeing than the 4th round of elections in a 2-year span.

Watch: Pedestrians run down while rescuing accident victims

Passersby come to aid of traffic accident victims in Akko - only to become victims themselves.

An end to speeding tickets from cameras? Not so fast, say police

Israeli court throws out fines based on speed cameras. But police say they'll keep the cameras - and continue tracking offenders.

Torah for everyone: Let's help Yeshivat Akko

Yeshivat Akko is launching a new track within the yeshiva for students with special needs.

The post that moved policemen

Police officers in northern Israel attend bat mitzvah celebration after guests fail to show up.

Israeli Arab indicted for Akko car-ramming attack

Indictment filed against Arab from northern Israel who drove into Border Policeman, 2 soldiers and a civilian at the beginning of the month.

'We blocked the terrorist's jeep'

Witness to Akko attack recounts harrowing moments as terrorist ran down soldiers, attempts by civilians and soldiers to stop the carnage.

Hamas hails Akko terror attack as 'brave and heroic'

Terror group praises Israeli-Arab terrorist who ran down security personnel, 'he proved how determined the Palestinian people are'.

Police confirm: Akko ramming was terror

Israeli Arab hits Border Policeman, 2 soldiers in Akko. Police confirm incident was terror attack.

Watch: Akko ramming incident

Footage shows driver hit Border Policeman and 2 soldiers at two sites in Akko in a way that appears intentional.

Former PA official meets coalition chairman at Acre event

Coalition chairman attends cultural event in Acre, shakes hands with former PA official.

Murder-suicide suspected as mother, son found dead in Akko

Mother in northern Israeli town dead in apparent suicide, son's body found with signs of violence.

Israeli teenagers help Holocaust survivor after home ransacked

When a 92-year old Holocaust survivor came home and found his apartment ransacked, 17 teenagers came and helped him put it back together.

Regev takes aim at 'Palestine, Year Zero'

Culture Minister and Acre Mayor to review play accused of supporting terrorism and incitement.

Her grandmother hid their Judaism

Fleeing the violence of Ukraine, 211 new olim disembarked at Ben Gurion today. 'We knew we had Jewish roots but did not have the documents.'

Police: Soldier who drew weapon in Akko acted in self-defense

After Arabs tried to push him and a family member to their deaths, police confirm the soldier drew his gun in self-defense.

Man arrested for defending tourists from Arab attackers

After Arabs attack a group of tourists in Akko, one man was detained for pulling out his gun in defense.

Tragedy at sea: Two drown in Mediterranean

Two dead in separate drowning incidents just minutes apart: A 73-year-old man drowned in Akko and a 70-year-old woman drowned in Haifa.

Synagogue massacre averted, terror cell revealed

Three Israeli Arabs arrested over terror plots to carry out massacre at Akko synagogue, attacks in Jerusalem.

Nationwide Security Boost Ahead of Muslim, Jewish Holidays

Police prepare for clashes ahead of Eid Al-Adha, Yom Kippur falling out on same day - in both Jerusalem and integrated areas nationwide.

Paint Factory Sinks in 30 Feet of Foam

Flame retardant foam leaks and fills Tambour factory in Akko raising fears of people getting trapped, for the third time in as many years.

Acid Thrown on Car of Imam who Condemned Synagogue Attack

Muslim extremists suspected in attack on sheikh who held interfaith meeting after attack on Jerusalem synagogue.

Four Arrested for Participation in Abu Snan Brawl

Four men arrested on suspicion of involvement in Abu Snan brawl. 14 people remain hospitalized from injuries incurred in the violent brawl.

IS Flags Flown in Israeli-Arab Cities

Report exposes Arab citizens of Israel, Muslim and Christian, fly, photograph with, and parade with black flag of extremist Jihadist group.

Police: Fatal Akko Gas Explosion was Deliberate

Three weeks after five people were killed in an Akko apartment building, police are ready to "definitively" blame criminals.

Zoabi Accuses Akko of Planning To Expel Arabs

Arab MK accuses the city of Akko of 'nationalistic policy of expulsion.'

Over 5,000 Attend Funeral for Akko Gas Explosion Victims

Jews, Arabs unite at Akko gas explosion victims' funeral; investigations intensify into the possibility of foul play.

Tragedy in Akko

Foul Play? Akko Gas Explosion Fatalities Identified

Five members of two separate families, including eight-year-old boy, killed in blast police now suspect was the result of a local dispute.

Eight Year Old is Fifth Victim in Akko Explosion

Police are investigating if gas canister that is believed to have caused the explosion was set off deliberately.