Nazareth

Caught from above:

Drone leads police to reckless Nazareth rider

A police drone spotted a motorcyclist riding recklessly through Nazareth, tracked him from the air, and guided officers on the ground to make the arrest.

Indictment: Nazareth man plotted drone attack on Ben Gvir

Prosecutors say a Nazareth resident contacted Hamas, spent years researching missiles and explosive drones as part of an alleged plot to assassinate National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Security cameras follow thief from home to gas station robbery

Police published footage from Nazareth Illit, showing a suspect leaving his home, walking to a gas station, and threatening the attendant with a knife while demanding: 'Give me 300-400 shekels.'

Bad example:

Instructor and student caught on phones during driving lesson

Police recorded a driving instructor and his student using their phones while driving. The driver was fined.

Watch: Dramatic police chase in Nazareth

A motorcycle rider was arrested after a dramatic chase. He allegedly drove an illegal off-road motorcycle, endangered the public, and fled from police before he was ultimately detained.

Explosion in Nazareth: 15 injured, including three seriously

An explosion in a beverage shop in Nazareth sparks a fire, leaving 15 people injured, three of them in serious condition. MDA and Fire and Rescue teams are on the scene. The cause is unclear.

'Money Maze' scandal

Three police officers detained for questioning

The “Money Maze” investigation widened as a police commander and two officers were questioned over alleged ties to the Bakri crime organization and misuse of Nazareth’s financial system.

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42 Gazans found in Nazareth

Officers from the Northern Border Police and the Northern District Police arrested a total of 42 residents of the Gaza Strip who entered Israel illegally.

Indictment filed:

Resident of Nazareth passed information to Hezbollah during war

Mohammed Sa'adi, 19 years old from Nazareth, reached out to Hezbollah asking to join their ranks as a fighter, offered Hezbollah-affiliated news outlet information, photos, and videos.

3 dead, 3 seriously wounded in Nazareth shooting

Shooting in Israeli Arab home leaves 3 dead and 4 wounded, 3 seriously. Police suspect murder-suicide by family member.

Four students arrested for incitement to terrorism

Four students in northern Israel we're arrested after publishing posts praising the Hamas invasion of israel.

3 arrested for shooting of Nazareth mayoral candidate

Shin Bet, police arrest suspects in shooting of candidate Musab Dukhan and his brother and cousin.

Nazareth mayoral candidate shot, in serious condition

Candidate's brother, cousin, also wounded in latest shooting against a local political figure in Israel.

Police uncover mafia tunnel in northern Israel

The tunnel was apparently used by the Samir Bakri crime organization as a hideout during police raids and pursuits after criminals.

Protest convoy demands release of man who murdered soldier

The protest calls for security prisoner Walid Daka to be released for cancer treatments.

Nazareth:

Israeli Arab teens arrested for joining Hamas

The three participated in a Hamas gathering and made Molotov cocktails to throw at security forces during riots in their village.

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Hit squad arrested outside of hospital

Three armed men were caught outside a Nazareth hospital, minutes before a presumed assassination.

More than 100 Arabs murdered in Israel in 2023

Multiple murders, including a shooting spree unequaled since 2009, have brought the number of victims to disturbing heights.

Shooting in Galilee

Netanyahu: 'I am determined to bring Shabak into action'

The Prime Minister is working to have the ISA join the fight against violence in Arab society after a mass shooting in Nazareth.

ISIS cell planning attack on Muslim school exposed

6 people radicalized online arrested for planning attacks on behalf of ISIS, including attack on 'infidel' high school.

Mayor of Nazareth:

'I will vote for Ra'am'

Nazareth Mayor Ali Salam criticizes Lapid, Shaked and Michaeli, says they made promises they didn't keep to his city.

Police detain four minors for destroying Israeli flags

Police arrest four minors in two cities for tearing down, destroying, Israeli flags.

Nazareth Deputy Mayor sends condolences to terrorist's family

Samir Saadi, Deputy Mayor of Nazareth, posts condolences to family of terrorist who fired at IDF forces.

Arabs who placed explosives near government office are arrested

Shabak arrests Arabs suspected of placing explosive device at Health Min. office in northern Israel.

Nazareth Mayor: Netanyahu offered me a spot on the Likud slate

Nazareth Mayor Ali Sallam expresses support for Netanyahu: He will get 3 to 4 seats from the Arab sector.

PM apologizes again for 'Arabs flocking to polls in droves'

PM delivers speech in Nazareth in which he pledges to fight crime in Arab sector, ensure personal security for Arab citizens.

Arabs riot in Nazareth ahead of Netanyahu visit

12 protesters arrested in riot as PM prepares to deliver "important speech" from Nazareth.

UAE looking to open consulate in Nazareth or Haifa

UAE hoping to open consulate in northern Israel in area with large Arab population, either in Haifa or Nazareth, senior official says.

Arab arrested for firing IDF rifle on Nazereth streets

Indictment filed after Arab films friend firing Tavor rifle out of window of moving vehicle.

'Slaughter, fight, wage war!': Imam convicted of incitement

Court again convicts Nazareth mosque Imam Nazem Abu Salim of incitement to violence, terror, supporting terror organization.

Benny Gantz gets surprising support from Nazareth voters

Residents of Israel's largest Arab city see Blue and White leader as possible representative after years of Likud and Labor.

3.6 magnitude earthquake in northern Israel

Geophysical Institute confirms an earthquake was felt in the north around 10:00 p.m. The epicenter of the earthquake was near Nazareth.

US Ambassador addresses Israeli Arab high-tech conference

US Ambassador David Friedman speaks at high-tech conference which introduced Arab entrepreneurs and American and Israeli investors.

Opinion:

Marc Lamont Hill's long, bizarre history of anti-Israel bigotry

Ex-CNN pundit dumped over tirade against Israel has long history of embracing fringe views, anti-Israel conspiracy theories. Opinion.

The end of Upper Nazareth?

Mayor of Galilee city plans to change city's name, end confusion between areas largest Jewish, Arab cities.

Ismail makes the sale, or: It's good to be an Israeli Arab

Nazareth man convicted of killing policeman

Court finds man who killed policeman in hit and run incident guilty of manslaughter.

Ambassador Friedman sees economic growth in Nazareth

US Ambassador to Israel visits Nazareth, says economic development key to improving Jewish-Arab relations.

Israel sentences Jewish convert to Islam over ISIS ties

Jewish Belorussion who converted to Islam and tried to join ISIS is arrested, sentenced to over 3 years in prison.

Canadian rabbi leads haredi-Arab dialogue in northern Israel

Founder of Dirshu global Jewish education initiative meets with members of Afifi group in Galilee.

Forging haredi-secular unity in the Galilee

Despite political tensions over issues of religion and state, haredi NGO highlights bond between religious, secular in Galilee town.

Bus crash in northern Israel injures 16

School bus hits wall in Nazareth, injuring two adults and 14 children.

Al Jazeera reporter: I want to help 'resistance' against Israel

Israel revokes press pass of Al Jazeera reporter who declared his work was part of 'resistance' against Jewish state.

Psychiatrist: Murderer is mentally unstable

District psychiatrist says man who murdered ex-wife was not in charge of his faculties at the time of the murder.

Two men murdered in Nazareth

Series of violent incidents kill three men, injure teen.

Watch: Bnei Menashe recite Shema for first time in Israel

72 members of the Bnei Menashe community make aliyah, recite Shema. Beginning of year-long campaign to bring hundreds of members to Israel.

Nazareth municipality schools honor murderer of 3 Israelis

Nazareth municipality honors terrorists who carried out lethal terror attack in 2015.

Nazareth man suspected of murdering wife, hiding body

Arab man from northern Israel indicted for murder of pregnant wife. Body of victim yet to be discovered.

Israeli Arab mayor: I taught Trump everything he knows

Mayor of Nazareth claims he is responsible for Trumps presidential win - despite never having met him.

'I've got a bullet for you, Netanyahu'

Israeli Arab arrested for threatening Prime Minister.

Nazareth Arab caught funding ISIS

Arab citizen of Israel indicted for channeling funds to ISIS terrorist brother, and holding onto his sub-machine gun.

Two Arab-Israelis indicted for plotting ISIS attacks

Pair from Nazareth region planned shooting attacks in northern Israel, Jerusalem, in name of 'Islamic State.'

Officer wounded in hit-and-run

Officer seriously wounded by car at junction in Nazareth, unclear if accident or terror.

'Dad, I'm going to carry out an attack today'

Arab father from northern Israel turns to police after receiving chilling SMS from his son. Transcript reveals frantic conversation.

Who is a terrorist?

Arab 'non-terrorist' who wanted to stab soldiers released home

Arab woman who made alleged 'suicide attempt' sent to house arrest - after admitting she wanted to stab soldiers and be 'martyr.'

Arab MK Odeh: I Won't Fight With Nazareth Mayor in Public

After he was chastised Sunday by Nazareth Mayor Ali Salam, Joint List head Ayman Odeh had his chance to respond Monday.

Watch: Nazareth Mayor Slams Arab MK for 'Ruining the City'

Nazareth Mayor Ali Salam had it out with the head of the United Arab List, Ayman Odeh, accusing him of “ruining” the city.

Arabs Riot in Ramle and Nazareth

About 100 Arabs throw stones at security forces while rioting in Ramle. Masked rioters struggle with police in Nazareth.

The Plot Thickens: Did Christian Soldier Really Make Up Attack?

Attorney who represented Christian soldier says he was indeed attacked by Muslims but was warned not to complain.

Christian Soldier Admits He Made Up Story of Attack

A soldier who claimed that he had been attacked while wearing an IDF uniform in Nazareth said Monday that he had made up the whole story.