Haifa

Lost 4,200-euro wedding gift recovered

Elderly Jewish couple from Paris lose 4,200-euro gift for their grandson's wedding. Shift manager at Haifa train station launches search.

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Domino’s shutters Haifa branch following video of rats in pizza

Footage of at least four rats feasting on pizza dough forces temporary shuttering of Domino's in Merkaz Hacarmel neighborhood of Haifa.

'McJesus' sculpture to be removed from Haida museum

Sculpture of crucified fast-food mascot Ronald McDonald to be removed after sculptor says he supports BDS, protests by Arab Christians.

Sculptor asks Haifa museum to remove his 'McJesus,' citing BDS

Artist who created Ronald McDonald on crucifix says he has joined BDS movement, amid Arab-Christian riots over sculpture's religious theme.

Two killed in accident in Haifa

Vehicle overturns and catches fire near the Krayot interchange. Two passengers pronounced dead.

Terror-supporting Haifa city councilor to serve on security cmte

Councilor who relinquished deputy mayor appointment amid outcry over his support for terror appointed to cmte on sensitive security issues.

No apology:

Terror supporter gives up post as Haifa deputy mayor

Raja Zaatry refuses to apologize for saying Hezbollah not terrorists, comparing Zionists to ISIS.

'Events in Haifa are very disturbing'

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein calls on Haifa mayor to reverse decision to appoint supporter of terrorism as deputy mayor.

Haifa mayor demands deputy explain 'Zionism-ISIS' comparison

Amid pressure, Mayor Kalisch demands Hadash council member clarify his statements comparing terror groups to Zionism.

'Remove this disgrace from the people of Israel'

Coalition chairman initiating legislation to prevent Hadash chairman in Haifa from being appointed deputy mayor.

Haifa mayor to Netanyahu: I will not violate the agreement

Haifa Mayor Einat Kalisch reportedly speaks with PM, rejecting call not to appoint deputy mayor investigated for supporting terror groups.

Netanyahu: Cancel Haifa deputy mayor appointment

PM opens weekly cabinet meeting by addressing 'Northern Shield' operation, and calls to halt Hadash party appointment to Haifa deputy mayor.

Interior Ministry to check report Deputy mayor supports terror

Interior Ministry will examine whether Haifa City Council member expressed support for Hamas and Hezbollah.

Deri wants to block appointment of Hamas-supporting communist

Deri says he will examine ways to block appointment of Deputy Haifa Mayor Raja Za’atara, who is under fire for terror and BDS support.

Haifa coalition agreement signed - and canceled

Agudat Yisrael signs coalition agreement with mayor-elect, only to be informed hours later that the agreement had been canceled.

Jerusalem mayoral election headed for runoff

After 80% of the votes in Jerusalem counted, Moshe Lion and Ofer Berkovitch each receive 30%.

Iranian official threatens to raze Tel Aviv and Haifa

Senior Iranian official threatens to raze Israeli cities if Israel “carries out even the smallest mistake” against Iran.

Angela Merkel to receive honorary doctorate from Haifa U

Israeli university to award German chancellor honorary degree next week, citing 'leadership in human rights', friendship with Israel.

Polish composer won't meet government representatives

Polish composer Zbigniew Preisner to receive lifetime achievement award at Haifa Film Festival.

Was beer invented in Israel?

World's oldest brewery found in northern Israel.

Protests after Eyal Golan slated to appear at 'Selichot' event

Feminist groups say Israeli singer who was involved in scandal with underage girls shouldn't appear with Chief Rabbi at Selichot event.

Tragedy at Haifa port

Diver sucked into pipe while carrying out underwater work and critically injured. Doctors at Rambam hospital confirm his death.

Listen: Helicopter pilot exclaims 'I found him'

How police helicopter pilot spotted 84-year-old missing man in Haifa forest.

Kalashnikov confiscated at Haifa engagement party

Israel Police arrest three suspects after shots were fired at an engagement party.

Interrogated 'Conservative rabbi' joins Meretz

Dubi Hayoun, interrogated by police about holding extra-Rabbinate weddings, joins Meretz party and leads list for Haifa city council.

Earthquake in Haifa could kill thousands

Earthquake in Haifa could release toxins into the air, killing thousands of residents almost immediately.

Chabad emissary to Haifa Rabbi Boaz Keli passes at 68

After eight years of coping with disease, Chabad emissary to city of Haifa passed away this morning.

Final closure ordered for Haifa ammonia tank

Haifa court fines Haifa Chemicals NIS 500,000 for continuing to use ammonia container without a license.

Haifa shooting spree: Terrorist convicted of murder

Arab sentenced to year-and-a-half after murdering Guy Kafri, injuring another person. 'Developed hatred of Jews, desire for revenge.'

Canadian rabbi talks Jewish identity with Technion students

Founder of 'Dirshu' global Jewish education group meets with Israeli college students, discusses Jewish identity.

Watch: Desecration of flag at Arab protest in Haifa

Police open investigation after Arab protesters filmed desecrating Israeli flag at protest in Haifa over weekend.

Emergency medics hit by car as they treat car accident victim

Vehicle rushing by on Highway 2 near Haifa hits medics as they treat victim hit by passing vehicle. All those injured rushed to hospital.

Police end standoff following Haifa rampage that left 4 wounded

Suspect who wounded 4 in northern Israeli city subdued, arrested following standoff with police.

4 wounded in Haifa rampage

Attacker attempts to force his way into hospital, wounds two police officers with a saw before breaking into home, wounding couple.

Gov't strips anti-Israel Arab theater of funding

Haifa theater which glorified Arab terrorism, featured play based on writings of terrorist murder, loses state funding.

In rare ruling, court permits Israeli man to take a second wife

Haifa religious court permits man who was denied a divorce by his estranged wife to marry again - while legally still married.

Woman dead in Haifa fire

Apartment fire in Haifa kills one, injures three.

12-year-old girl run over on way to school

Haifa girl in serious condition after being hit by car while walking to school. Initial investigation suggests she was hit on crosswalk.

Stone attack on car near Haifa

Stone hurled at car as it passes roadside construction, cracking windshield. Driver: 'Act was clearly intentional.'

Haifa permits Kaparot ritual, bucking growing trend

Despite growing campaign to outlaw 'Kaparot' ritual with chickens, the city of Haifa announces that the ritual can proceed uninterrupted.

90-year-old man drowns in Haifa

Elderly man declared dead on Haifa beach after being pulled from water.

Iranian army chief threatens Haifa and Tel Aviv

The head of the Iranian army says Tehran will raze the cities of Haifa and Tel Aviv if Israel makes “any mistake”.

Tragedy prevented in Haifa

Supervisors see gas canisters dangling in the air, alert municipality.

Indictment: Haifa Arab murdered neighbor, set apartment on fire

Arab couple charged after allegedly killing neighbor who loaned them money, stealing from him, then setting apartment on fire.

Two-year-old shot in Haifa

Arab parents bring toddler to Rambam Hospital with bullet wounds in leg.

Archaeologists find 16th century cannons near Haifa

Archaeologists have found three long-barreled bronze 16th century Venetian cannons in a shipwrecked boat off the coast of Haifa.

Haifa man dies as apartment goes up in flames

Firefighters battle blaze near Haifa market. Resident of burning home trapped inside by fire - and killed.

Government halts research on Haifa pollution

Health, Environment ministries say research investigating connection between Haifa pollution and higher morbidity needs to be redone.

Senior PA official donates to Rambam Hospital in Haifa

Treated there for cancer, he saw how many PA Arab children received medical there – and donated tens of thousands of shekels.

Report: Wife steals diamonds from factory to give to her husband

Police arrest Haifa couple suspected of stealing hundreds of thousands of NIS worth of diamonds.

The end of the Haifa-ammonia crisis?

Government offices discuss possible long-term solutions for ammonia crisis.

'Haifa residents are not guinea pigs'

Deputy Environmental Protection Minister says Haifa Chemicals needs to find a solution, refutes claim ammonia tanks aren't dangerous.

Jewish Home Youth support the periphery

Jewish Home Youth tour Haifa, Acre, learn about problems faced by mixed cities.

'Health Ministry chairs are already shaking'

Israel's Health Minister promises he 'will not rest' until nursing home abuse issue solved.

Israeli ministry orders Haifa ammonia tank shutdown

Environmental Protection Ministry refuses to renew ammonia license, bans Haifa chemicals from refilling container.

Health Minister to close Haifa nursing home accused of abuse

Haifa nursing home CEO steps down amid abuse scandal as five staff members arrested, Health Minister vows to close it down entirely.

Court postpones deadline for emptying Haifa ammonia tank

Court gives Haifa Chemicals until February 26 to empty the ammonia container of its toxic content.

Haifa Court: Empty ammonia tank within ten days

Haifa judge rules Haifa Chemicals must empty ammonia tank, find other solutions to ensure Israel's supply.

Fire in Haifa's Carmelit subway injures one

Haifa subway cars catch fire, smoke inhalation injures one