Haifa

Haifa: Shots Fired After Suspicion of Attack

IDF officer fired into air after soldiers on train in Haifa identified a suspicious-looking passenger. Suspicions proved false.

Bennett Urged to Fire Teacher Who Incited Against IDF

New petition urges Education Minister to dismiss Haifa teacher who referred to IDF soldiers as murderers.

Haifa Teacher Accused of Calling IDF Soldiers 'Murderers'

Student whose soldier cousin was murdered by terrorists complains she was kicked out of class and sent home by teacher who slandered IDF.

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.

Leftist NGO Demands Municipal Halls for Nakba Film Festival

The ACRI has filed a petition on behalf of Zochrot, demanding that municipal organizations in Haifa provide it space for film festival.

Leftists, Arabs Unite in Support Rally for Jailed Terrorist

Communists and Arabs to protest in Haifa for hunger striking Islamic Jihad member, and against 'non-Jewish, extremist' Israel.

Victim's father speaks out

'Why Should Israeli Taxpayers Fund Terror-Glorification?'

Bereaved father lauds decision to cut funding to terror-glorifying Al Midan Theater, but denies it has anything to do with 'censorship.'

Haifa Arabs Physically Assault Holocaust Survivors

Police arrest 7 Arabs who stole from and abused elderly Holocaust survivors, after ignoring earlier complaint of vandalism against them.

Yisrael Beytenu MK Calls to Shut Down 'Terror Play'

Yisrael Beytenu supports the efforts by Naftali Bennett to remove an anti-Israel play from the education system, said MK Robert Illatov.

Environment Minister: Haifa Ammonia Tank will be Gone in 3 Years

Environment Protection Minister Avi Gabai promises that the dangerous ammonia tank in the city of Haifa will move south.

Israeli Magician Breaks Guinness World Record

Cagliostro hosts 'Haifa Magic for Peace,' world's largest ever magic lesson, to 1,573 students of various ethnic backgrounds in Haifa.

Haifa Rethinks Funding for Arab Theater Glorifying Terrorist

Arab theater may lose million shekels a year over play on terrorist who abducted and mutilated IDF soldier Moshe Tamam.

Dramatic Footage: Israeli Police Officer Prevents Suicide

Sergeant commended for his bravery in risking his own life to save a man as he dangled from the roof of a building.

Second Shooting Thursday: One Killed in Haifa Gangland Hit

One man was killed and two more injured in what police believe was a targeted criminal shooting in Haifa.

Haifa Cemetery Appeals for Help Against Funeral Attacks

Vandals have stopped operation of cemetery in Haifa, as a fight between private security companies gets ugly.

Almagor Association Protests Play Glorifying Terrorists

Terror victims group calls on Ministry of Culture to cease funding to Al-Midan Theater in Haifa for play on life of terrorist Walid Daka.

Haifa: Five Factories Closed over Cancer Fears

Mayor orders closure of petrochemical plants after study showed pollutants causing disproportionately high cancer rates.

Arab List Chairman Reveals His Subversive Past

Countless arrests, influence from PLO and intifada, in-law who died attacking IDF, 'Arabizing' Haifa - and now head of third-largest party.

Watch: What Happens When a Christian Wears a Cross in Israel?

Israeli Christian group shows what it's like to be a Christian in Israel. The results might surprise you.

LGBTs Crash Another Jewish Home Event, Violence Erupts

A group of leftist-LGBT activists broke into a Jewish Home elections conference Wednesday, resulting in scuffle with frustrated activists.

Arabs Attack with Sticks in Haifa, Shout 'Slaughter the Jew'

Jewish neighborhood in Haifa comes under assault as young Arabs hurl anti-Semitic epithets while attacking with rocks, sticks.

70 Years After Auschwitz, Haifa's 'Survivor's Street' Lives On

Around 100 Holocaust survivors live in a special center in Haifa, where they keep the memories alive, and confront the scars together.

Haifa Mayor Slams 'Fat, Self-Satisfied Tel Aviv Ghetto'

Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav accused Tel Aviv residents of 'building a new ghetto with their own hands.'

Pepper Spray Attacks Highlight Violence at Health Clinics

A 46-year-old man was arrested in Haifa after attacking a security guard and spraying pepper spray in a crowded Kupat Holim clinic.

New Haifa Neighborhood Named After Peres

Former President Shimon Peres inaugurates new neighborhood in Haifa, Neot Peres, named after himself.

Thousands Pay Respects to Fallen Lone Soldier

Thousands pay respects to fallen IDF soldier Nissim Sean Carmeli, after a call by Maccabi Haifa on fans to attend his funeral.

Violent Protests in Tel Aviv, Haifa Over Ground Operation

Large crowds demonstrate for, against Operation Protective Edge; riot police dispatched at both sides as tension boils over.

MK Zoabi Handcuffed During Arab Protest in Haifa

Arab protesters demonstrate against Operation Protective Edge, clash with police who try to stop them from blocking streets.

Sirens Heard in Haifa and Carmel Coast Region

Sirens heard in Haifa and throughout the northern Israeli coast. Hamas claims to have fired a missile towards the area.

Suspected Arson Terror Shuts Down Haifa Trains

Massive fire blazes just south of Haifa, closes trains and covers coastal highway in heavy smoke; two other fires break out in north.

Hamas: Attack Gaza and We'll Attack Haifa

Hamas member warns Israel against making a "silly move" in Gaza, threatens to hit Haifa in retaliation.

Woman, 50, Killed in Hiking Accident

Tree falls on hiking family, killing 50 year-old woman and injuring two family members; second serious accident in 12 hours.

Group: No Palestinian Center in Zionist Landmark

A Haifa group said it would prevent the establishment of a “Palestinian Heritage Center” in a building identified with Zionism

Haifa is in 'Occupied Palestine', Claims PA Crossword

In latest incident of incitement, PMW exposes a crossword in a PA daily that defined Haifa as "occupied."

Israeli Hospital Saves Lives of Two Pregnant Women from Gaza

Israel continues to overlook politics to save the lives of Palestinian Arabs.

Haifa Chief Rabbi Set to be Indicted

Haifa prosecutors have informed the city's Chief Sephardic Rabbi Shlomo Chelouche that he is likely to be indicted for alleged infractions.

Torah Scroll Dedicated at Iron Dome Base

Young Israel dedicates scroll in partnership with Berger Fund to base established near Haifa two weeks ago.

Anger over Pre-Sabbath Road Closure in Haifa

Shutdown of major road meant dozens of religious families were stranded on the highway as the Sabbath came in.

Earthquake Shakes Northern Israel

Earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale shakes Cyprus; quake felt as far east as the Haifa area.

15 Months Jail time for 3 Arabs who 'Lynched' Soldier

Haifa court sentences 3 Arabs over brutal 2012 attack in which they carved 'PLO' on IDF soldier's forehead, beat him with bars and bricks.

Arabs Wave PLO Flag in the Center of Haifa

Jewish demonstrators who held a quiet rally in Haifa were shocked when Arab demonstrators responded - by waving the PLO flag.

Beit Shemesh Girls Seek Unity on Hannukah

Spreading the light of Hanukkah: Girls use festival to spread goodwill, unity in divided city; Haifa girls honor fallen hero.

Barkat Re-elected in Jerusalem

Despite a relatively low voter turnout, preliminary results show that the mayors of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa have been re-elected.

Candidates Wait for Results, Close Races Expected

Votes being counted across the country. Huldai, Barkat worried over low turnout. Exit poll shows Yahav victory in Haifa.

Likud: We Promise to Keep Jaffa Jewish

The Muslim call to prayer is an issue in the municipal elections in Tel Aviv, as Jews fear that radical Islamists are taking over the city.

Bennett: We’ll Defend the Land of Israel – at Any Price

Bennett tells Bayit Yehudi supporters, ‘We’ve lost the privilege to back out’ – but promises no land concessions.

Man Sentenced to 4 Years for 'Hate Crimes' Against Ethiopians

A man from Haifa was convicted for threatening to kill Ethiopian residents and setting fires to their buildings.

Haifa Launches ‘Metronit’ System

The city of Haifa has launched a special fast bus system, the Metronit, aimed at reducing traffic and commuting times.

Hareidi Soldiers Get 'Fun Day' Experience in Haifa

The city of Haifa conducted a special "fun day" event honoring hareidi soldiers, after the attacks on some of them earlier this month

IDF Places Iron Dome Battery in Carmel Region

The IDF placed an Iron Dome anti-missile battery in the Carmel region near Haifa.

Bayit Yehudi Kicks Off Campaign in ‘Red City’

The Jewish Home picks its candidates for city council in the former socialist stronghold of Haifa.

Jaffa Youth Had 'No Reason' for Burning Holy Books

Police in Jaffa on patrol late Saturday night were stunned to find a youth setting fire to Jewish holy books

Rambam Hospital: Saving Patients, Uniting People

Rambam Hospital recently performed Israel’s first-ever “crossover kidney transplant" - with the "crossovers" a Jew and an Arab from Haifa

Superland in Hot Water Over Separate Jewish/Arab School Days

The Knesset Education Committee will hold a special hearing on what some said was a “racist policy” at Israel's largest amusement park

Rabbi: Boycott Bus Company for Running Shabbat Bus Service

A plan to institute a 7-day-a-week bus service in the Haifa area is set to begin this weekend, and has religious leaders up in arms

Peretz: Ammonia Plant Will be Gone from Haifa

"We must not accept the continued existence of the ammonia container in Haifa Bay," says Environment Minister Amir Peretz.

Erdan: After Texas Explosion, Move Haifa Ammonia Plant

After a fertilizer plant explosion in Texas, Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan is seeking the removal of a large ammonia plant in Haifa

Iranian Official Repeats Threat to Raze Haifa and Tel Aviv

A senior Iranian military commander reiterates that the Iranian Armed Forces are capable of razing Tel Aviv and Haifa to the ground.

Commission to Investigate Causes of Haifa Accident

A commission will investigate the direct and indirect causes of the accident in Nesher, near Haifa.

Haifa’s ‘Chametz Hotline’ for Passover

Deputy mayor invites Haifa residents to report illegal sales of leavened bread.