Haifa

Haifa overrun by wild boars

Boar population skyrockets after Haifa municipality bans efforts to control number of wild pigs.

Wild boars hog highways in Haifa after mayor bans cullings

Haifa 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 life

Aryeh 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 down

Daycare where toddler strangled to death closed until completion of investigation.

70-year-old man falls to his death in Haifa

Man loses balance while on roof of building in Haifa, falls three stories to his death.

Haifa: Toddler dies at daycare center

In 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 Haifa

The suspect was arrested in the course of an increased police presence in Haifa's 'Lower City'.

Haifa: Bahais mark bicentenary of prophet at his tomb

Members 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 plant

36 firefighting crews fight to bring large fire at vegetable oil plant under control in Haifa.

Missionary conference to be held in Haifa convention center

Conference 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 David

Court bars men-only haredi concert in Haifa which was set to feature Mordechai Ben David, Motty Steinmetz.

Haifa: No LGBT flags in municipal buildings

Haifa mayor ban 'identity' symbols from municipal offices, centers.

Israel hosts 'Mighty Waves' four-nation naval drills

Multinational '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 death

Ballistics 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 Haifa

Off-duty policeman shoots young man in his 20s of Ethiopian descent in Kiryat Hayim neighborhood. Police investigating.

Haifa: Man falls to death while washing window

Window washer falls to death, paramedic says victim was declared dead at the scene.

13 injured in Haifa apartment fire

1 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 porch

New driver upends car, lands on porch of nearby apartment.

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.

The Creator's love for His People isn't statistical

When 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 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.