![]() UAE looking to open consulate in Nazareth or HaifaUAE hoping to open consulate in northern Israel in area with large Arab population, either in Haifa or Nazareth, senior official says.![]() Child abuse suspected at daycare in northern IsraelPolice open investigation after parents suspect abuse at Haifa childcare center.![]() Supersonic boom causes panic in northern Israel - and a pilot is groundedPilot exceeds maximum flight speed during training session - and is grounded.![]() Agudat Yisrael chief: 'Haifa's haredi community is still under lockdown'Head of Agudat Yisrael in Haifa says closure of intercity buses before holiday unfairly affects haredi community.![]() 'She survived the Nazis, let's find her'Israel Dog Unit seeks volunteers to find 92 yr-old Holocaust survivor gone missing since last Sunday.![]() Healthy 40-year-old woman dies of flu complications in HaifaWoman with no preexisting conditions dies of flu complications, bringing total number of flu-related deaths to 40.![]() Gur hasidim to make mass exodus from Haifa?Health Ministry report noting air pollution leads Gur rebbe to give followers blessing to leave northern stronghold.![]() Haifa's most popular attraction - Escape RoomThe word 'escape' does not conjure positive associations, as it conveys a sense of fear or defeat.![]() France advises its citizens in Haifa to 'exercise caution'Warning could be due to Iranian official's threat to turn Haifa "to dust" in retaliation to Soleimani elimination.![]() Iranian official: We'll turn Tel Aviv and Haifa to dustFormer head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards threatens to hit Israeli cities in retaliation for US attack.![]() Haifa woman arrested for vandalizing mezuzahsAbout six months ago, the suspect was arrested for similar acts and criminal proceedings were opened against her.![]() Elderly man attacked by thugs on way back from synagogue'Suddenly my father came home with a large and frightening wound on the back of his neck that was dripping blood.'![]() Sa'ar: I enlarge the right-wing bloc, Netanyahu decreases itMK Gideon Sa'ar meets Likud activists in Haifa, says the ongoing political crisis must end.![]() Haifa Dep. Mayor under fire for saying 'haredim rape kids'Yisrael Beytenu city councilman blasted for calling haredim 'zombies', accusing haredim of 'raping children'.![]() Haifa overrun by wild boarsBoar population skyrockets after Haifa municipality bans efforts to control number of wild pigs.![]() Wild boars hog highways in Haifa after mayor bans cullingsHaifa residents say wild hogs are increasingly a problem in the city, after mayor bans culling boars to keep their numbers down.![]() Choking claims two-year-old Aryeh's lifeAryeh Bogrov named 2-year-old who choked to death in Haifa nursery: 'We brought him there in the morning and now he's gone.'![]() Haifa daycare where toddler died is shut downDaycare where toddler strangled to death closed until completion of investigation.![]() 70-year-old man falls to his death in HaifaMan loses balance while on roof of building in Haifa, falls three stories to his death.![]() Haifa: Toddler dies at daycare centerIn a daycare center in Haifa, a toddler was found not breathing and without a pulse, ambulance rushed him to Rambam hospital![]() Watch: Pickpocket in action in HaifaThe suspect was arrested in the course of an increased police presence in Haifa's 'Lower City'.![]() Haifa: Bahais mark bicentenary of prophet at his tombMembers of Bahai faith hold pilgrimage to Haifa to mark 200th anniversary of Siyyid Ali Muhammad's birth.![]() 'Sight of desecrated graves an affront to every decent person'European Jewish Cemeteries Initiative President Rabbi Isaac Schapira condemns the desecration of a British military cemetery in Haifa.![]() Huge fire at Haifa oil plant36 firefighting crews fight to bring large fire at vegetable oil plant under control in Haifa.![]() Missionary conference to be held in Haifa convention centerConference by missionary cult to go ahead thanks to court order: 'How can court side with those who want to consume the Jewish people?'![]() Israeli court blocks concert featuring Mordechai Ben DavidCourt bars men-only haredi concert in Haifa which was set to feature Mordechai Ben David, Motty Steinmetz.![]() Haifa: No LGBT flags in municipal buildingsHaifa mayor ban 'identity' symbols from municipal offices, centers.![]() Israel hosts 'Mighty Waves' four-nation naval drillsMultinational 'Mighty Waves' naval training drill brought together forces from Israel, US, France, and Greece at Israel's Haifa port.![]() Why did women's aid group set up a giant cage in Haifa?Legal aid group helping 'chained women' who were denied divorces by their husbands expands to northern Israel.![]() New evidence confirms officer's story in Ethiopian teen's deathBallistics analysis proves off-duty police officer shot at the ground, not at Ethiopian teen, and that teen was killed by ricochet.![]() Israeli of Ethiopian origin shot dead in HaifaOff-duty policeman shoots young man in his 20s of Ethiopian descent in Kiryat Hayim neighborhood. Police investigating.![]() Haifa: Man falls to death while washing windowWindow washer falls to death, paramedic says victim was declared dead at the scene.![]() 13 injured in Haifa apartment fire1 seriously injured, 3 in moderate condition after fire breaks out in Haifa apartment building.![]() CNN reporter says Haifa is in the 'West Bank'CNN’s Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour states guest lawyer is 'from Haifa in the West Bank.'![]() Woman tries to park - and lands on a porchNew driver upends car, lands on porch of nearby apartment.![]() Lost 4,200-euro wedding gift recoveredElderly Jewish couple from Paris lose 4,200-euro gift for their grandson's wedding. Shift manager at Haifa train station launches search.![]() The Creator's love for His People isn't statisticalWhen you need G-d's help but feel the situation somehow precludes the possibility, remember the story of the old grandmother. Commentary![]() Domino’s shutters Haifa branch following video of rats in pizzaFootage 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 museumSculpture 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 BDSArtist 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 HaifaVehicle overturns and catches fire near the Krayot interchange. Two passengers pronounced dead.![]() Terror-supporting Haifa city councilor to serve on security cmteCouncilor who relinquished deputy mayor appointment amid outcry over his support for terror appointed to cmte on sensitive security issues.![]() Terror supporter gives up post as Haifa deputy mayorRaja 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' comparisonAmid 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 agreementHaifa Mayor Einat Kalisch reportedly speaks with PM, rejecting call not to appoint deputy mayor investigated for supporting terror groups.![]() Netanyahu: Cancel Haifa deputy mayor appointmentPM 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 terrorInterior Ministry will examine whether Haifa City Council member expressed support for Hamas and Hezbollah.![]() Deri wants to block appointment of Hamas-supporting communistDeri 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 canceledAgudat Yisrael signs coalition agreement with mayor-elect, only to be informed hours later that the agreement had been canceled.![]() Jerusalem mayoral election headed for runoffAfter 80% of the votes in Jerusalem counted, Moshe Lion and Ofer Berkovitch each receive 30%.![]() Iranian official threatens to raze Tel Aviv and HaifaSenior 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 UIsraeli university to award German chancellor honorary degree next week, citing 'leadership in human rights', friendship with Israel.![]() Polish composer won't meet government representativesPolish 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' eventFeminist groups say Israeli singer who was involved in scandal with underage girls shouldn't appear with Chief Rabbi at Selichot event. |