Carmel

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Illegal soccer field near Carmel to be demolished

Civil Administration has ordered the demolition of an illegal soccer field that was built in the village of Umm al-Khir on state land in Area C.

Carmel cave dwellers 15,000 years ago hunted lakes, not the sea

New University of Haifa study reveals Natufian hunter-gatherers relied on waterfowl from coastal lakes and marshes at the end of the Ice Age.

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Over 80 traffic fines issued in northern Israel

Carmel District police issued dozens of traffic fines, removed unsafe vehicles from the road, and detained drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

Israeli fires in self-defense amid arab riot, faces arrest

Yinon Levi, previously sanctioned by the US, arrested after defending himself from Arab rioters—one of whom was a producer of the anti-Israel film No Other Land—during violent incident near Carmel.

Missile fired from Gaza activates air raid sirens near Haifa

IDF confirms: Rocket originating in Gaza was launched towards Carmel region in northern Israel.

Oldest human fossil outside Africa found in Israel's north

Fossil found in northern Israel indicates humans may have left Africa earlier than previously thought.

Illegal EU-funded structures demolished

Civil Administration of Judea and Samaria demolishes illegal structures funded by European Union and built near fence of town of Carmel.

After the Carmel Fire: Community is key to healing trauma

'We always lose something from every traumatic experience. But we also gain; we find new strength that we did not have before.'

Five years on, revisiting the Carmel Fire; what have we learned?

Many people are still not aware of the damage of throwing a cigarette out the window, or forgetting to properly smother a campfire.

IDF Places Iron Dome Battery in Carmel Region

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

Wildfire Causes Alfei Menashe Evacuation

Eight Alfei Menashe families evacuated from their homes Thursday afternoon due to brushfire.

Jerusalem, City of Gold, Covered with Soot

Jerusalem, usually graced by sunshine, snow or welcome winter rains, is covered with smelly soot from a huge forest fire set by an arsonist.

Gov't Ministries Provide Quick Help for Fire Victims

The Prime Minister’s Office issues report on its post-Carmel fire activities, including help for the homeless and repair of damage.

Haifa Police Commander Ahuva Tomer Dies of Fire Injuries

Haifa Police Commander Ahuva Tomer, 52, died this morning from wounds she suffered in the line of duty during the catastrophic fire in the Carmel.

Nature Society: Let Carmel Renew Itself

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI) says tree-planting and human intervention should be kept to a minimum.

'Cautious Optimism' But Fires Still Rage

Fire Chief Shimon Roma announces the worst may be over and "cautious optimism" is at hand but the fire still rages, total control will take time.

42 Dead in Fire, Most were on Prisons Service Bus

Total upped to 42 dead in the worst blaze in Israel's history, many of them Israel Prisons Service cadets.