Haifa
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Haifa, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Greek club Panionios in advanced talks to sign Goni Naor
Goni Naor is in advanced talks with Panionios of Greece's second division. The Maccabi Haifa midfielder spent last season on loan at Larissa and could remain in Greece for another…
Eden Hason Invites 11-Year-Old Bullying Victim on Stage in Emotional Concert Moment
Eden Hason invited 11-year-old Noa Ben David, who went viral after speaking about bullying, onto the stage of his Thursday night concert. He praised her publicly, condemned bullyi…
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…
Israel to consider formal recognition of the Armenian Genocide
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar will ask the government to formally recognize the Armenian Genocide. The proposal condemns denial of the genocide and comes after years of Israeli he…
Haifa Faces Renewed Fight Over Controversial Hadash Deputy Mayor Nomination
Haifa is once again facing a contentious Hadash-backed bid to appoint a deputy mayor, this time Faher Biadsa, eight years after Raja Za'atara's similar nomination was blocked. The…
Historic milestone on the tracks: Eastern Railway line opens Sunday
Israel will open the new Eastern Railway line on Sunday after repeated delays. The line will be rolled out gradually and is intended to eventually connect Haifa and Beersheba.
Zarko Lazetic Takes Over at Saudi Side Al Taawoun on Lucrative Deal
Zarko Lazetic has signed with Saudi club Al Taawoun five months after leaving Maccabi Tel Aviv. Serbian reports say he received a salary of more than $2 million a season, full con…
Haifa Pride parade ends, and President Boulevard reopens to traffic
Haifa’s Pride parade has ended, and President Boulevard has reopened to traffic. The article reports the celebration concluded without further details.
PMO Crime Chief Warns of Criminal ‘Parallel Governance’ in Arab Society
Roi Kahlon warned at the University of Haifa that organized crime in Arab society has become a national security threat. He said gangs are using massive illegal firepower, frighte…
Quiz answers reveal the song that mentions Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 5-0 loss
A Hebrew quiz page revealed the answer to a question about the song that mentions Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 5-0 loss to Maccabi Haifa. The song was identified as Mashina’s "Lehitraot Neu…
Leumi’s campaign tops ad recall as Bank Hapoalim wins affection
Bank Leumi led this week’s advertising recall in Israel with a campaign for bar and bat mitzvah children from border communities. Bank Hapoalim’s World Cup-themed sponsorship was…
Appointment of Esther Schreiber as Antiquities Authority CEO is rejected
A government committee voided Esther Schreiber’s appointment as director general of the Israel Antiquities Authority, saying the tender’s requirements were unlawfully low. The dec…
Jellyfish: Ancient, Brainless, and Surprisingly Sophisticated
The article explains why jellyfish are ancient, brainless but highly successful marine animals, and details the species found in Israel and around the world. It also covers danger…
Mגדל העמק Emerges as a Promising Northern Option for Haredi Families and Investors
Mגדל העמק is portrayed as an affordable, fast-developing northern city with jobs, transport, and active urban renewal. The article says it may suit Haredi families and investors…
Ono College Promotes Supportive Campus Life, Broad Study Options and Open Day
Ono Academic College is promoting its Religious Zionism Administration as a supportive, values-based academic home for students. It says it offers flexible study tracks, modern ca…
Maccabi Netanya signs right-back Alon Azogi for two years
Maccabi Netanya signed 26-year-old right-back Alon Azogi from Bnei Sakhnin on a two-year deal. The club paid 200,000 shekels to activate his release clause.
Family Members of Rape Suspect Sent to Prison for Harassing and Influencing Complainant
The Haifa District Court sentenced three relatives of rape suspect Or Malul for a coordinated campaign to harass and influence the complainant. Zohara Hymer received four years in…
Japanese Fans Clean Up, and Two Israeli Players Draw Praise in Japan
Two Japanese sports journalists explained why Japan’s fans and players clean stadiums and dressing rooms after matches. They also praised Israeli players Neta Lavi and Dean David…
Roman Sorkin Says He Could Play in the NBA if He Were a Free Agent
Roman Sorkin said after Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 58th title that he believes he could play in the NBA if he were a free agent. He described his clutch Game 4 three-pointer, praised team…
Father charged with killing his 9-year-old daughter after firing into family courtyard
Israeli prosecutors charged Samid Jahjah, 43, with murdering his 9-year-old daughter Laila by indifference in Arara during Eid al-Adha. They say he fired at least eight shots into…
Kan 11 Reporter Slams State Prosecutor Over His Haifa Speech
Kan 11 court reporter Shelly Tapiero attacked State Prosecutor Amit Isman on Thursday after his speech at a law conference at the University of Haifa. Isman warned about growing p…
Haifa rocket-hit building clears key hurdle for redevelopment
A Haifa apartment complex damaged by an Iranian missile during the war has secured enough owner support to advance a demolition-and-rebuild plan. RENEW aims to replace two old bui…
Truck Driver Charged in Fatal Fuel Station Killing of 81-Year-Old Worker
Michael Ben Shimon Cohen, a 55-year-old truck driver from Haifa, was indicted for causing the death of 81-year-old Gabriel Kamin at a gas station near Nir Banim on June 5. Police…
Migo Opens Enrollment for Subsidized Technical Training for Haredi Men
Migo is enrolling Haredi men for its eighth cohort of subsidized technical and engineering technician programs. The evening courses, offered in multiple Israeli cities, include tu…
Eliahu Yusian Ordered to Pay NIS 5,000 in Libel Suit Loss
The Haifa Magistrate’s Court ordered Eliahu Yusian to pay Dr. Tamar Eilam NIS 5,000 in a defamation case on Thursday. Eilam later said she would move on, thanked her lawyer, and n…
Health Ministry Shuts Down Haifa Butcher Shop Over Serious Violations
Israel’s Health Ministry ordered the immediate closure of the Haifa butcher shop “Shwik Hachi Taim” after inspectors found serious sanitary, structural, and operational violations…
State Prosecutor Warns Against Political Pressure on Law Enforcement Independence
State Prosecutor Amit Isman warned at a University of Haifa conference that attacks on law-enforcement independence threaten democracy, the rule of law and public trust. He also c…
Likud Faces Internal Backlash Over Proposed Primary Changes
Likud is facing internal backlash over proposed changes to its primary district system ahead of the party vote. At the same time, officials are considering a merger with New Hope…
Pun-filled summer wordplay for parents and soccer fans
This humorous Hebrew column offers summer wordplay and puns for parents and families. It also invites readers to submit their own jokes by email, then closes with a World Cup pun…
Oren Aharoni Set to Become Eilat Head Coach With Maccabi Tel Aviv's Approval
Oren Aharoni has agreed to become Eilat’s head coach and is expected to sign soon, with Maccabi Tel Aviv allowing the move. He arrives after serving as Maccabi’s youth director an…
Fauda Actor Says 7 October Role Took an Emotional Toll Amid Threats and Praise
Raed Azer says playing a Nukhba terrorist in Fauda’s 7 October episodes was one of his hardest roles. He described trauma from the October 7 attacks, threats and accusations he ha…
Levin to Convene Judicial Appointments Panel, but Not as the High Court Ordered
Justice Minister Yariv Levin plans to convene the Judicial Selection Committee next week for three rounds of appointments to traffic, family, and juvenile courts. The move comes d…
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…
Rabin’s 'No longer a people dwelling alone' line is recast as a lesson in Israeli resilience
An opinion article argues that Balaam’s line about Israel dwelling alone means national strength through independence, not isolation. It uses Rabin’s speeches, Oslo, Jordan peace…
Weekend Forecast: Mild, Seasonal Weather With Heat Warnings in Several Areas
Israel’s weekend forecast calls for mild, seasonal weather with little change in temperatures. The Meteorological Service issued a yellow heat warning for several hot inland and s…
Brazil and Morocco Win to Close World Cup Group C
Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 to win Group C at the 2026 World Cup, with Vinicius Junior scoring twice and Matheus Cunha once. Morocco defeated Haiti 3-2 to finish second, and both tea…
Brazil Tops Group C, Morocco Advances After Thrilling Final Round
Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 to finish first in World Cup 2026 Group C, with Vinicius Junior scoring twice and Matheus Cunha adding one. Morocco beat Haiti 3-2, finished second, a…
Sunny Days Ahead, With Temperatures Rising Early Next Week
The weather will be partly cloudy in the mornings and generally fair later in the day, with temperatures normal for the season through Saturday. Temperatures will rise slightly on…
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…
Defense contractor killed in operational accident in northern Gaza
A defense ministry contractor was killed in northern Gaza when a mosque minaret collapsed onto his engineering vehicle during terrain-flattening work. The report also lists funera…
How to Move to Haifa Without Losing Control
The article argues that moving in Haifa should be managed as a structured project because of the city’s terrain, traffic, and parking constraints. It outlines how to choose movers…
Hasidic Protesters Help Police Car After Flat Tire at Haifa Entrance
Hasidic drivers participating in a car protest at the entrance to Haifa stopped to help a police officer with a flat tire. They changed the wheel on his patrol car and let him con…
Reports in Iran Say Bank Access Is Down Nationwide, with ATMs and Card Terminals Offline
Reports from Iran say at least eight commercial banks have halted service, while ATMs and card terminals are malfunctioning nationwide. The disruption has affected shopping, fuel…
Miran Bozaglo Says Her Son Ray Is Leaving Home for Maccabi Haifa Academy
Miran Bozaglo said on Instagram that her son Ray has been accepted to Maccabi Haifa’s academy and will move to Kfar Galim. She said she is proud of him but struggling emotionally…
Report: Diarra has agreed terms with Kasimpasa, not Hapoel Tel Aviv
Tiemoko Diarra is reportedly set to join Kasimpasa, ending Hapoel Tel Aviv’s hopes of signing him. The 23-year-old winger, formerly of Hapoel Haifa and Reims, reached an agreement…
Report: Union Saint-Gilloise Raises Hatoili Price, Stalling Napoli Move
Napoli wants Anan Khalaili, but Union Saint-Gilloise has raised his price to 25 million euros. The Belgian club cites the sell-on fee owed to Maccabi Haifa, while Napoli is report…
Ultra-Orthodox Car Protest Begins Under Police Coordination, Without Planned Roadblocks
The ultra-Orthodox national car protest began Wednesday afternoon in coordination with police. Organizers said it was approved, forbade roadblocks and stopping on routes, and set…
Massive Ultra-Orthodox protest convoy expected to paralyze roads across Israel
A large ultra-Orthodox convoy protest is due to begin at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday and could cause major traffic chaos across Israel. Police, Netivei Israel and Magen David Adom have al…