Umm Al-Fahm

Umm Al-Fahm:

Undercover security officers arrest partygoers at event

After receiving a report of gunfire at a celebration in Umm al-Fahm, detectives and Border Police officers raided the venue, seizing ammunition and arresting several suspects.

Watch: Leftist activists protest outside MK Succot's home

Following MK Tzvi Succot's visit to Umm al-Fahm, leftist activists hold early-morning protest outside his home; Succot invites them back.

Um Al-Fahm:

Schools shut down as MK Succot visits town

Ahead of MK Tzvi Succot’s visit to schools in Umm al-Fahm, to examine allegations of incitement in the education system, a strike was declared in the city.

Two M-16s seized

Umm al-Fahm resident arrested for severe security offenses

A joint Shin Bet and police investigation led to the arrest of an Umm al-Fahm resident and the seizure of assault rifles and other weapons.

Petition against whitewashing building violations in Umm al-Fahm

Regavim files petition with Haifa District Court demanding a freeze on the advancement of a plan that would legalize over 3,000 housing units built in violation of the law.

Honenu:

Attempted lynching in Umm al-Fahm reaches court

Honenu files lawsuit against four Arabs who attacked three Jews who served as observers in the 2019 elections.

Ben-Gvir touts 'end of neglect' in Umm Al-Fahm

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir toured Umm al-Fahm with police and the Israel Lands Authority as part of an effort to enforce building violations.

Tragedy in Tiberias:

22-year-old fatally shot after birthday outing

Daniel Asulin, 22, was fatally shot in Tiberias in an apparent case of mistaken identity after leaving a family birthday celebration.

Monkey located in a restroom stall in Tuba-Zangariyye

North District police located a monkey that was kept inside a restroom stall in a house in the village of Tuba-Zangariyye. Another monkey was found confined in a house in Umm al-Fahm.

Auto shop owners charged with planting IEDs for insurance agents

Two brothers from Umm al-Fahm were arrested on suspicion of hiding dozens of explosive devices near insurance agencies and the homes of agents.

Family of shooting victim:

'We never expected him to be hurt like this'

An Arab bus driver was critically injured in a shooting attack near Ariel in Samaria. His family and friends say they are shocked by the attack and are praying for his safe recovery.

Shooting attack victim - Arab bus driver

One of the victims of the shooting attack in Samaria has been identified as an Arab bus driver from Umm al-Fahm.

Arab Israeli arrested for swearing allegiance to ISIS

The suspect, a resident of Umm al-Fahm, had taken part in the riots during Operation Guardian of the Walls and was planning to carry out attacks in Israel.

Did the mayor of Umm al-Fahm prevent IDF recruitment?

IDF officer says he held enlistment activities in Arab school, mayor says claim is 'a lie and slander.' Im Tirtzu: If mayor drafted this announcement, he should be prosecuted for sedition.

Outrageous:

PLO flag at Hapoel Umm el Fahm stand

The PLO flag was flown at State Cup soccer match between the champions and leader of the Premier League table Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Umm el Fahm from the National League.

Teens planned to murder soldiers - and were arrested

Two teenagers were arrested in Tel Aviv while looking for IDF soldiers to stab.

Senior Balad official:

'Racist Lapid mobilizing Arabs to protest against gov't'

Balad representatives refuse to attend meeting in Umm al-Fahm with the chairman of the opposition.

Protest against Herzog:

'You are not our president, we are not Israelis'

Balad Party activists demonstrate against visit by President Herzog to the city of Umm al-Fahm.

2 wounded in Umm al-Fahm shooting

1 seriously wounded, 1 lightly wounded in suspected criminal shooting in Arab city.

War against illegal weapons

Police uncover submachine gun, grenades and ammo in Umm al-Fahm

The weapons were found during planned raids on multiple homes in the Arab town, they were sent for examination by the police forensics lab

Journalist shot dead in Israeli Arab city

Journalists, locals slam police, accuse them of ignoring crime wave in Arab sector after reporter who shed light on mafias gunned down.

Israeli Arabs tried to renew passports, join ISIS

Two Israeli Arabs, residents of Umm al-Fahm, are indicted for attempting to join ISIS terror group.

IDF caves, relocates drill from Umm al-Fahm

Defense Minister complies with request of the mayor of Umm al-Fahm and decides to move a drill that was supposed to take place in the city.

Anti-Israel incitement in demonstrations in Israeli Arab cities

Protesters in Umm al-Fahm shout: We will sacrifice our blood and souls for your sake, Palestine.

Umm al-Fahm:

Mayor won't resign after condolences to shooters' families

Mayor Samir Mahamed had announced resignation after publishing condolences to families of terrorists who murdered 2 in Hadera this week.

Umm al-Fahm:

Mayor sends condolences to families of shooters

Mayor of Arab municipality writes condolences on behalf of town to families of terrorists who murdered 2 in shooting attack this week.

Football player on shooting:

'Animals, they're Arab Israelis from Umm al-Fahm'

Football player Eran Zahavi urges: 'Clean out weapons circulating in streets, use collective punishment for towns which produce terrorists.'

Umm al-Fahm:

In Arab town, weapons & ISIS-affiliated books are found

Following shooting attack, three Arabs suspected of affiliation with ISIS are arrested in Umm al-Fahm.

Arab city to hold protest against Bennett government

Umm Al-Fahm People's Committee planning demonstration against "settler mob" and "fascist and cruel" Bennett government.

Police Commissioner: Officers had no choice but to open fire

Commissioner Shabtai of the Israel Police says that the police remain vigilant throughout the country.

'Police operation in Umm al-Fahm is for everyone's security'

Prime Minister lauds police efforts to crack down on rioting in Arab-Israeli city.

Terrorist ramming attack in northern Israel

Two officers injured after being run down by Arab drivers in Umm al-Fahm amid police efforts to quell rioting. Suspects shot.

Police quell riots in Umm al-Fahm

Forces from Israel Police and Border Police operate in Umm al-Fahm following riots that erupted between two local families.

Centuries-old Torah scroll retrieved from suspected Arab thief

Arab arrested after attempting to sell scroll for hundreds of thousands of shekels.

Bennett cancels visit to Arab town at Ra'am's request

Ra'am: Bennett cancelled visit to Umm al-Fahm "out of respect for the shaheeds". PM's spokesman: Visit cancelled due to security concerns.

Indictment filed against suspects for near-lynching

The accused allegedly waited for Jews to enter Umm al-Fahm. When they identified a Jewish vehicle, they began stoning and clubbing it.

He threw shingles, shot at police - and was arrested

Shabak, Israel Police, arrest Arab who shot at police officers working to calm Umm al-Fahm riots.

Umm al-Fahm: Three murders in five days

Arab man, 21, is shot dead in Umm al-Fahm.

New father shot to death in Umm al-Fahm

New father, 42, shot to death while in vehicle with his wife and newborn son.

Arab protesters: 'Let the whole world burn'

Hundreds of residents of northern Arab town chant slogans such as, 'Let the whole world burn,' wave PLO flags.

MK Mansour Abbas attacked during riots in Umm al-Fahm

Thousands demonstrate against authorities' failure in dealing the violence and crime in Arab society.

Watch: Israeli police battle Arab rioters 'protesting violence'

Arab protesters attacked police who fought back, making arrests in Umm Al-Fahm during a local 'anti-violence' rally this weekend.

Arabs to demonstrate against police in Umm al-Fahm next Friday

Leaders of Arab public announced intention to hold a mass demonstration this Friday against police violence.

Arab MK injured in clashes in Umm al-Fahm

MK Yousef Jabareen injured by rubber bullet in clashes during protest in Umm al-Fahm.

'I'm not a murderer, just a robber. Next time I'm voting Likud!'

Millionth person to be vaccinated denies reports he is a murderer, says he was jailed for robbery. 'They're using me to smear Netanyahu.'

Millionth person to be vaccinated is released convicted murderer

PM Netanyahu, Minister Edelstein take picture with millionth Israeli to receive coronavirus vaccine, a man who served time for murder of 2.

Israeil-Arab baby filmed playing with loaded gun

Father arrested for stealing handgun, filming toddler playing with weapon while it was loaded.

Polling station closed after Arab voters riot

Likud observer films people at polling station in Arab city of Umm al-Fahm. Riot begins and polling station is closed for an hour.

Weapons smugglers run over police in Umm al-Fahm

Two Arab city residents with pistol and ammunition arrested; during escape attempt two policemen run over and another policeman hit.

Watch: Teacher kidnapped in Israeli-Arab town

Police arrest 2 men suspected of involvement in kidnapping of teacher from school in Umm al-Fahm. Arrests extended until end of the month.

Israeli-Arab gets 3.5 years for transferring funds to Hamas

Umm al-Fahm resident convicted for bringing hundreds of thousands of Euros to Hamas terror group in order to finance attacks.

Ben-Gvir wants Israeli-Arab soccer game in Jenin scrapped

Attorney points out that as Israelis are forbidden to enter Judea and Samaria's Area A, Arab-Israeli soccer team is breaking the law.

Kalashnikov confiscated at Haifa engagement party

Israel Police arrest three suspects after shots were fired at an engagement party.

'Some incidents just need to be buried'

Menashe District Police Commander says that had he halted Umm al-Fahm terrorist funeral, disturbances and casualties would have resulted.

Police to investigate funeral of slain terrorist

Authorities to investigate last night's funeral of Umm al Fahm man who attempted to stab Israeli Border Police officers.

Body of Jerusalem stabber returned to his family

Many residents of Umm al-Fahm attend funeral of Ahmad Mahameed who tried to stab a policeman in Jerusalem's Old City.

'Preaching and crocodile tears'

Liberman insists, 'We're not talking to Hamas'; criticizes extended sentence for Border Policeman; scolds Umm al-Fahm.

'Don't allow hate-fest'

MK Berko hopes police will use law she initiated and passed to prevent terrorist's funeral in Umm al-Fahm from becoming incitement event.

Jerusalem terrorist stabber identified

Arab terrorist who tried to stab a policeman in the Old City identified as Ahmad Mahameed of Umm al-Fahm.

Right wing march in Israeli-Arab city ends without incident

Otzma Yehudit activsts called on police to end incitement at rally near mosque of two cop-killing terrorists.