World's Largest Movable Israeli Flag Unfurled at Haifa Port

In celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the world's largest movable Israeli flag, standing approximately 40 meters tall, was raised at the Haifa Port. The initiative, aimed at fostering national unity and pride for the new year, is positioned near Palmer Gate, a strategic location visible across much of the city, the Haifa Bay area, and from ships at sea. The flag, usually displayed at the Flag House in Kfar Shmaryahu, has been officially submitted to Guinness World Records.

The project was realized through swift collaboration between the Haifa Municipality, Haifa Port management, project initiators, and the "El HaDegel" association, led by Mayor Yona Yahav, City Manager David Luria, and social activist Nir Shuvir. The municipality is inviting the public and visitors to view the massive display during the holiday.

Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav emphasized the symbolic significance of the flag, stating, "There is something symbolic and moving that on the eve of the new year, the Israeli flag, visible from many parts of the city and the sea, is flying over Haifa Port. Haifa has experienced difficult times in recent years. Our city has been attacked in wars, we have dealt with sirens and threats, but we have remained upright, strong, and proud. The enormous flag flying over the port today symbolizes this resilience, and at the start of a new year, it mainly symbolizes hope."

Haifa Port management also celebrated the initiative, highlighting the port's historical connection to Israeli resurgence. Acting Port CEO David Cohen noted, "A short distance from where David Ben-Gurion raised the flag at the first Israeli port 78 years ago, we are proudly raising the giant Israeli flag today. This is a powerful symbol of the historical connection between Haifa Port, the city of Haifa, and the State of Israel." Port President Sumit Chauhan added, "Just before the new year, this flag symbolizes the strong and strengthening connection between the port and the city. We are proud to be an integral part of the landscape and wish all residents of Haifa and the North a happy new year, full of success and good tidings."