Carmel
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Carmel, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Thousands Join Haifa Pride Rally After City Cancels Parade
Haifa’s LGBTQ activists organized their own Pride march after the city canceled it, and it joined the municipal rally attended by about 4,000 people. The event went ahead under he…
Worker Killed After Falling at Construction Site in Tirat Carmel
A 42-year-old worker was killed this morning after falling from a height at a construction site on Keren HaYesod Street in Tirat Carmel. Magen David Adom crews tried to resuscitat…
Maccabi Haifa upbeat as Bakhar brings new energy to training
Maccabi Haifa are training under the energetic leadership of coach Barak Bakhar, who club insiders say arrived determined to correct last season. The club is also awaiting defende…
Ultra-Orthodox anti-draft convoy snarls roads, while reserve families vent anger
Ultra-Orthodox anti-draft convoys caused major disruptions across Israel on Wednesday, with Route 1 among the hardest hit. The protests prompted clashes, a reported gun threat, an…
Two brothers say they were brutally attacked at Carmel gym in alleged hate crime
Two reserve soldiers in their twenties say they were violently attacked Friday at the Sporter gym in Haifa's Carmel Center, with one knocked unconscious by a 20-kilogram weight. T…
Av-Gad Wins Second Carmel Urban Renewal Project as Northern Expansion Accelerates
Av-Gad Holdings won a second urban renewal project in Karmiel, in the HaChavatzlet complex. The project plans to replace about 49 existing units with 274 new ones, alongside comme…
Rail cargo executive moved aside after repeated safety incidents, not fired
Israel Railways has removed freight vice president Israel Marco from his current role but will reassign him instead of firing him. The decision follows a renewed freight safety in…
Haifa Pride Police Said They Would Block Anti-Ben Gvir Shirts Despite National Policy
Police recordings from Haifa show Coastal District officers planning to bar Pride marchers wearing anti-Ben Gvir shirts. The district commander later said the officers were wrong…
Sammy Ofer Stadium’s long-delayed retail complex is set to open next year
After years of delay, the retail complex under Haifa’s Sammy Ofer Stadium is finally nearing completion. Asfan Group has received a building permit, signed major tenants, and expe…
Israel Approves Major Shift of Public Transit Powers to Metro Cities
Israel’s Economic Committee approved a reform to create metropolitan public transit authorities in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa, with Beersheba to follow later. The bill would t…
Hapoel Haifa Nears Loan Deal for Maccabi Tel Aviv Youth Scoring Leader
Hapoel Haifa is nearing a loan deal for Ity Zafrani from Maccabi Tel Aviv. The youth league top scorer, who netted 25 goals this season, is expected to join the club as it builds…
Hapoel Haifa Parts Ways with Sandro Altunashvili, Eyes New Midfield Signings
Hapoel Haifa and midfielder Sandro Altunashvili mutually agreed to end his contract. The club is now looking for foreign reinforcements in midfield, while Itai Zafrani is expected…
Maccabi Haifa Working on New Long-Term Deal for Yarin Levi
Maccabi Haifa opens 2026/27 preseason training on Tuesday under Barak Bakhar and his revamped staff. The club is also trying to secure Yarin Levi with a new long-term contract aft…
FIMI sells another stake in Bet Shemesh Engines as Harel buys about $180 million
FIMI sold another stake in Bet Shemesh Engines to Harel Insurance in an off-market deal worth about NIS 530 million. After the sale, FIMI still holds shares worth about NIS 800 mi…
Commercial center to be built at Sammy Ofer Stadium
Aspen Group has been granted a building permit to develop a commercial center at Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa. The NIS 23 million project will include retail and parking space and…
Haifa resident gets 8.5 years for gathering intelligence for Iran
The Haifa District Court sentenced Dimitri Cohen, 28, to 8.5 years in prison for helping a foreign agent gather intelligence for Iran. He was paid in cryptocurrency to photograph…
48-Year-Old Worker Moderately Injured in Fall at Tirat Carmel Industrial Zone
A 48-year-old worker fell from a height while working in Tirat Carmel and was moderately injured. MDA treated him at the scene and took him to Rambam Hospital with limb injuries.
Worker Seriously Injured in Fall at Tirat Carmel Industrial Zone
A 48-year-old worker was moderately injured after falling from a height while working in Tirat Carmel’s industrial zone. Magen David Adom treated him and evacuated him to Rambam M…
Maccabi Haifa Tells Captain Dolev Haziza He Is Out of Plans
Maccabi Haifa have told captain Dolev Haziza he is not in their plans for next season. The club is reshaping its squad and may also move on from Peter Agba, Trivante Stewart and P…
John DiBartolomeo Agrees to Two More Years with Maccabi Tel Aviv
John DiBartolomeo has signed a two-year extension with Maccabi Tel Aviv and will remain captain next season. The 34-year-old guard is set for a 10th season with the club after a c…
Young female eagle found dead in the Golan Heights, cause under investigation
A female eagle was found dead on a cliff in the Gamla Nature Reserve in the Golan Heights after her transmitter signaled distress. The bird was recovered by Nature and Parks Autho…
Repeated Vandalism Hits Ramat Gan Synagogue Again
Unknown suspects broke into the Minchat Chovav synagogue in Ramat Gan on Friday, damaging its entrance door for the second time in weeks. The city called it a hate crime, offered…
Hundreds Attend Funeral for Sgt. Maj. Nir Ben Ari, Killed in Southern Lebanon
Hundreds of residents from the Hof HaCarmel area attended the funeral of Sgt. Maj. Nir Ben Ari, who was killed in southern Lebanon. He will be buried in Kerem Maharal. Earlier, Re…
One-Year-Old Boy Saved After Choking on Watermelon in Ramat Yishai
A one-year-old boy choked on watermelon in Ramat Yishai on Sunday and was rescued by Magen David Adom responders. After the obstruction was removed, his condition stabilized and h…
Haifa man who assaulted police investigator faces severe charges
A 37-year-old Haifa man allegedly punched a police investigator near the city station after being detained for refusing to identify himself. Police have filed a declaration of int…
Six Fallen Soldiers Brought to Burial After Deadly Tank Incident in Lebanon
Six Israeli soldiers were buried on Sunday after separate deadly incidents in southern Lebanon, including four tank crew members killed in a strike near Taybeh. Prime Minister Ben…
Bank Leumi to fund summer camp for northern border teens
Bank Leumi will fund a summer camp for teens from northern border communities, in a project worth tens of millions of shekels. The Kimama-run camp will be held near Haifa in July…
Third Tank Disaster Victim Identified as 20-Year-Old from Hod HaSharon
The IDF cleared for publication the name of Staff Sgt. Liav Kvabia, 20, from Hod HaSharon, the third soldier killed in Thursday night’s tank disaster. The article also details the…
Two IDF Soldiers Identified in Separate Fatal Incidents in Southern Lebanon
The IDF said Staff Sgt. Nir Ben Ari of Magen was killed overnight in southern Lebanon by Hezbollah fire and drones, while 13 others were wounded. It also confirmed Staff Sgt. Yoav…
KKL builds computer model to predict and prepare for Israel’s next wildfire
KKL is using a new computer model to predict wildfire spread in Israel and improve prevention planning. The project, based on nationwide vegetation measurements and the FlameMap s…
About 60,000 Visitors Flock to Nature Reserves and National Parks Across Israel
Roughly 60,000 people visited nature reserves and national parks across Israel, according to the Israel Nature and Parks Authority. More than 4,000 also stayed overnight at the au…
Maccabi Haifa youth players line up for possible loan spells at Hapoel Kfar Saba
Maccabi Haifa plans to keep using Hapoel Kfar Saba as a loan destination for its young players. Hamza Shibli, Tomer Lenz, Adi Tzur and Daniel Darzi are among the likely names, whi…
Yossi Sharabi’s Daughter Finds Her Path in the Army After October 7 Trauma
Yuval Sharabi, whose father Yossi was kidnapped from Beeri and later killed in Gaza, completed an IDF combat instructors course and was named outstanding trainee. After initially…
Four Returning Loans to Join Maccabi Haifa Training as Squad Decisions Near
Maccabi Haifa will begin training on Tuesday with four returning loan players competing for spots in Barak Bachar’s squad. Several of them are drawing interest from other Israeli…
On a Difficult Jungle Trek, Leeches, Mosquitoes and Gorillas at Close Range
Yitzhak Carmeli described a difficult jungle trek in Bwindi Forest while searching for the lost Ten Tribes. He said leeches, mosquitoes and heavy humidity made the midday walk har…
A Short Carmel Hike to a Hidden Spring and Sea View
Ein Kedem in the Carmel is a short, family-friendly hike from Tirat Carmel to a hidden spring with year-round water. The route can be finished with a visit to the Sayerim lookout…
A 50-Year Dream, Finally Fulfilled on Israel’s Longest Bus Route
A writer finally realized a 50-year dream by riding Egged’s line 993 from Haifa to Eilat. The 432.2-kilometer trip took about six and a half hours, with two rest stops and reserve…
Hapoel Haifa signs midfielder Tal Na'im
Hapoel Haifa signed 22-year-old midfielder Tal Na'im on a one-year deal with an option for another season. Na'im joins after a strong National League campaign with Maccabi Herzliy…
Carlo Ginzburg, Influential Italian Historian of Microhistory, Dies at 87
Italian historian Carlo Ginzburg died at 87, with reports saying he died in Bologna yesterday morning. Best known for "The Cheese and the Worms," he became a leading figure in mic…
Haifa to Host Its First International Marathon on November 20
Haifa will hold its first international marathon on November 20, 2026, with registration already open. The race will start and finish at Dado Beach, include several distances, and…
AKA Team Opens Another Trendy Restaurant as Tel Aviv Gets a Wave of New Spots
A wave of new food spots has opened across Tel Aviv and nearby areas, led by Trattoria Ona from the AKA team. The roundup also includes new Italian, Asian, cafe and bakery opening…
Ancient Hebrew Motifs Meet on a Shavuot Stage in 1624 Amsterdam
In 1624 Amsterdam, a Shavuot play called “Dialogus dos Montes” staged a debate among seven mountains to teach unity. Written by Reuel Yeshurun and Saul Levi Morteira, it spoke to…
Benjamin Machini unveiled at Hapoel Kfar Saba after leaving Hapoel Haifa
Benjamin Machini has signed with Hapoel Kfar Saba after leaving Hapoel Haifa. The 29-year-old goalkeeper, who missed most of last season with an injury, also said goodbye to Haifa…
Ramat Gan to Build New Training Complex for Hapoel Ramat Gan-Giv'atayim
Hapoel Ramat Gan-Giv'atayim will get a new 1.5 million shekel training complex from the Ramat Gan municipality. The 740-square-meter facility near Ramat Gan Stadium should open in…
Maccabi Haifa set to lock in Stiefman and Grimberg on new deals
Maccabi Haifa will announce new long-term contracts for teenage prospects Noam Stiefman and Adam Grimberg on June 16, 2026. Both are seen as future first-team players, and Grimber…
'Sky and Earth' is heartfelt but feels like an outdated melodrama
“Sky and Earth” is a melodrama about an upper-middle-class couple whose son’s illness exposes a buried family secret. The review praises the acting and some of the Haredi-secular…
Popular Supplement May Be Linked to Faster Dementia Progression, Study Finds
A study in Nature Metabolism found glucosamine use was linked to faster dementia progression in people with mild cognitive impairment and higher mortality in patients with dementi…
11-Year TMA 38 Standoff in Haifa Becomes a Blame Game
A TAMA 38 demolition-and-rebuild project in Haifa’s Shamberg neighborhood has been stalled since 2015 by repeated rejections, appeals, and redesigns. The local committee says Yozm…