Haifa
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Haifa, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Weather Forecast Predicts Stable Temperatures with Local Rain and Flood Risks in Southern Israel
Israel's weather today will see stable temperatures with local rain and thunderstorms mainly in the east, raising flood concerns in southern desert regions.
Olympia Ljubljana Interested in Reacquiring Maccabi Haifa Midfielder Peter Agba
Olympia Ljubljana has contacted Peter Agba about returning to their club, but no formal offer has been made to Maccabi Haifa yet.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Demands Reinforcements After 4-0 Defeat to Hapoel Haifa
Hapoel Be'er Sheva lost 4-0 to Hapoel Haifa in a Toto Cup ranking match, prompting coach Ran Kozuch to demand at least three new players to strengthen the squad ahead of crucial C…
Likud Faces Intense Primaries Battle Amid Judicial Reform Debate
Likud's primaries on Monday feature 124 candidates competing for about 40 national list spots amid intense campaigning and judicial reform debates. Several incumbents withdrew due…
Israeli Singer Yehuda Poliker Reveals Struggle With Severe Lung Disease
Israeli singer Yehuda Poliker revealed he is battling pulmonary fibrosis, a severe lung disease affecting his breathing, but continues to perform on stage despite the challenges.
Hapoel Haifa Rout Hapoel Be'er Sheva to Secure Fifth Place in Toto Cup
Hapoel Haifa defeated Hapoel Be'er Sheva 4-0 in the Toto Cup's final ranking match on August 15, 2026, finishing fifth and earning 350,000 shekels. Haifa dominated with goals from…
Anan Khalaily Joins Crystal Palace as Most Expensive Israeli Footballer Ever
Anan Khalaily signed a five-year deal with Crystal Palace for 28 million euros, becoming the most expensive Israeli footballer. The transfer follows a failed move to Inter Milan a…
Eden Shamir Joins Ironi Tiberias for Upcoming Season with Option
Ironi Tiberias has signed midfielder Eden Shamir for the upcoming season, marking their third signing this week. The club is also seeking a new coach to work alongside Moti Krispi…
Kassandra Sabrina Scores Again as Sabah Wins Ahead of Hapoel Be'er Sheva Clash
Sabah FC defeated Kapaz 2-0 in Azerbaijan's league opener with goals from Joy-Lance Mickels and Kassandra Sabrina, who scored his second consecutive goal after transferring from M…
Ziv Arie's Tiberias Beats Maccabi Petah Tikva 3-0 in Toto Cup Ranking Match
In the final Toto Cup ranking matches before the Israeli Premier League starts, Hapoel Tiberias defeated Maccabi Petah Tikva 3-0, while Bnei Sakhnin beat Hapoel Petah Tikva 1-0. B…
Hapoel Petah Tikva Beats Sakhnin 1-0, Maccabi Petah Tikva Loses 3-0 to Tiberias in Toto Cup Matches
Hapoel Petah Tikva defeated Sakhnin 1-0, while Maccabi Petah Tikva lost 3-0 to Tiberias in Toto Cup ranking matches on August 15, 2026, ahead of the Israeli Premier League season…
Israeli Educator Overcomes Family Tragedy and Mental Health Struggles to Develop Suicide Prevention App
Leor Shapira-Lekach, an Israeli educator who lost his father to suicide and a friend to a climbing accident, overcame severe mental health crises including bipolar disorder and PT…
Israel Illuminates Jerusalem Bridge to Celebrate India’s 79th Independence Day
Jerusalem’s Chords Bridge was illuminated with Israeli and Indian flags to celebrate India’s 79th Independence Day, highlighting the strategic partnership between Israel and India…
Netanyahu Condemns Hezbollah for Violating Ceasefire After Israeli Soldiers Wounded in Lebanon
Prime Minister Netanyahu accused Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire by attacking Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon, resulting in three severe injuries. In response, the IDF t…
IDF Officer and Two Soldiers Severely Wounded in Hezbollah Drone Bomb Attack in South Lebanon
An IDF officer and two soldiers were seriously wounded by a Hezbollah explosive drone in South Lebanon. The IDF retaliated with strikes killing a Hezbollah battalion commander and…
Professor Arnon Sofer, Leading Israeli Demographer and Geostrategist, Dies at 90
Professor Arnon Sofer, a key Israeli demographer and geostrategist who warned for decades about demographic threats to Israel's Jewish majority, died at 90. A founder of the Unive…
Ravivoo, Khalaily, and Abu Fani Dominate Israeli Sports Headlines This Weekend
This weekend saw major Israeli football transfers including Anan Khalaily's record move to Crystal Palace and uncertainty over Mohammed Abu Fani's future at Red Star Belgrade. Mac…
Anan Halili Joins Crystal Palace After Failed Medical at AC Milan, Following Mateta's Successful Precedent
Israeli defender Anan Halili officially joins Crystal Palace after a failed medical at AC Milan, following a precedent set by French striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, who overcame a s…
Three IDF Soldiers Severely Wounded by Hezbollah Explosive Drone in Southern Lebanon
Three IDF soldiers were seriously injured by a Hezbollah explosive drone in southern Lebanon during an operation against militants. Israel retaliated with air and artillery strike…
Hapoel Ramat Gan Returns to Israeli Premier League After 13 Years with Major Overhaul
Hapoel Ramat Gan has returned to the Israeli Premier League after 13 years, following a major ownership change and squad overhaul. The new owners rescued the club from financial c…
Bristol City's Lisab Assaat Gifts Throw-In to Millwall in Championship Debut
Lisab Assaat debuted for Bristol City in the Championship on August 15, 2026, but made a notable error by returning a throw-in to Millwall after a new rule canceled their initial…
Veteran Israeli Journalist Oren Nahari Urges True Coexistence Before Passing Away
Oren Nahari, a prominent Israeli journalist, died at 70 after battling ALS. Weeks before his death, he urged Israelis and Arabs to find genuine coexistence beyond superficial gest…
16-Year-Old Girl Injured Riding Horse in Golan Heights, Airlifted to Hospital
A teenage girl was moderately injured during horseback riding in the Golan Heights and was airlifted to Rambam Hospital in Haifa.
Israeli Swimmer Tomer Shuster Sets National Record in 100m Backstroke at European Championships
At the European Championships in Paris, Israeli swimmer Tomer Shuster set a new national record in the 100m backstroke with 53.39 seconds, advancing to the semifinals. Several oth…
Mohammed Abu Fani's Future Uncertain as Red Star Belgrade Considers Transfer
Israeli midfielder Mohammed Abu Fani, recently signed by Red Star Belgrade, may leave the club due to high wages and limited playtime. Red Star is considering selling or loaning h…
Top Youth League Prospects to Watch as Israeli U19 Premier League Returns
The Israeli U19 Premier League resumes with top young talents like Noam Goldenberg, Yotam Kalfa, Ido Yosef, Erez Didi, and Sahar Lavi poised to shine. These players have shown exc…
Maccabi Haifa Faces Foreign Player Dilemma Ahead of Toto Cup Playoff
Maccabi Haifa is managing foreign player registration issues ahead of its Toto Cup playoff against Hapoel Jerusalem, with Andrea Novakovic sidelined and Peter Agba expected to be…
Three-Room Apartment in Kiryat Motzkin Sold for 1.15 Million Shekels After Splitting Into Two Units
A three-room apartment in Kiryat Motzkin was sold for 1.15 million shekels after being split into two rental units. The buyers, a young couple from Harish, sought investment oppor…
Researchers Reveal New Insights Into Atlantic Bluefin Tuna's Ecology and Conservation
Dr. Eyal Bigal's research on Atlantic bluefin tuna reveals new spawning sites and migration patterns, aiding international conservation amid climate threats. Israel is joining glo…
American Influence Reshapes Israeli Basketball and Soccer Development Models
American college basketball programs draw young Israeli players away without compensating local clubs, threatening Israeli basketball development. In contrast, MLS soccer teams pa…
Local Rain and Possible Thunderstorms Forecasted for Eastern Israel
Israel will experience partly cloudy weather with a slight temperature increase and local rain mainly in the east, including possible thunderstorms and flash flood risks in desert…
Israeli AI System Detects and Explains Pain in Horses to Improve Animal Care
Researchers at Tel-Hai College developed an AI system that detects and explains pain in horses by analyzing facial and body cues, with potential applications for non-verbal human…
Middle Class Exits Israeli Housing Market as Renters Accept Lower Quality Apartments
In Israel's housing market, renters are settling for lower-quality apartments as rental prices rise, while wealthy buyers dominate home purchases, pushing the middle class out. Go…
Crystal Palace Set to Sign Israeli Winger Anan Halili Amid High Praise
Crystal Palace is set to sign 21-year-old Israeli winger Anan Halili, praised by English media for his versatility and strong Champions League performances. The club's transfer wi…
Israeli National Transport Company Ordered to Pay Quarter-Million Shekels to Injured Scooter Rider
Haifa court orders Netivei Israel to pay about 216,000 shekels to a scooter rider injured by potholes on Highway 70, ruling the company negligent in road maintenance. The rider wa…
Consumer Prices Rise Slightly in July as Inflation Remains Low, Housing Costs Increase Moderately
Israel's consumer prices increased by 0.3% in July 2026, with annual inflation steady at 1.5%. Housing and transportation costs rose moderately, while new apartment prices increas…
Maccabi Netanya Sets €2 Million Price for Midfielder Basem Za'arura Amid Be'er Sheva Interest
Maccabi Netanya midfielder Basem Za'arura is drawing interest from Hapoel Be'er Sheva, who face a €2 million price tag for the 23-year-old. Za'arura has been in strong form and is…
Maccabi Haifa Adjusts Youth Integration Strategy Ahead of New Season
Maccabi Haifa's plan to heavily integrate youth players into the first team has been tempered ahead of the new season. While several young talents remain in the squad or on loan…
Israeli Team Identifies Soldier Shot in Cyprus After 78 Years
Israeli researchers identified the remains of Shlomo Haimson, a Jewish immigrant shot by British forces in Cyprus 78 years ago and buried anonymously in Haifa. The discovery was m…
Hapoel Jerusalem Signs Sharani Zubero to Boost Attack with Speed and Depth
Hapoel Jerusalem signed Sharani Zubero from Slovan Bratislava to strengthen their attack with a fast, versatile winger. After a complicated stint and coaching changes at Bratislav…
Three Israeli Swimmers Advance to European Championship Semifinals
Three Israeli swimmers, Anastasia Gorbienko, Lea Polonsky, and Tom Minis, advanced to the semifinals at the European Swimming Championships on August 14, with Minis setting a pers…
Hapoel Petah Tikva Nears Sale of Zambian Player Songa to Portuguese Club
Hapoel Petah Tikva is about to sell winger Chipeoka Songa to Portuguese club Moreirense for around 750,000 euros. Songa awaits a visa to complete the transfer and will miss the ne…
Study Reveals Faster Cooling and Sinking of Continental Margins Off US East Coast
Researchers at the University of Haifa discovered that the Earth's crust off the US east coast cools and sinks faster than previously thought, leading to thicker sediment accumula…
Maccabi Haifa Faces Foreign Player Quota Issues Affecting Andrea Novakovic's Playtime
Maccabi Haifa faces foreign player quota issues preventing striker Andrea Novakovic from playing in the Toto Cup, as Peter Agba refuses loan moves. Novakovic is regaining fitness…
Maccabi Tel Aviv to Host Maccabi Haifa on August 31 in Israeli Premier League Round Two
The Israeli Premier League announced the full schedule for its second round, with Maccabi Tel Aviv hosting Maccabi Haifa on August 31 at 20:30.
Shabbat Start and End Times for Parashat Shoftim Across Israeli Cities
Parashat Shoftim, detailing Moses' final commandments, is read this week. Shabbat start and end times vary across Israeli cities, with Jerusalem's Shabbat beginning at 18:48 and e…
Lisab Issat Embraces New Chapter at Bristol City After Leaving Maccabi Haifa
Lisab Issat transferred from Maccabi Haifa to Bristol City for 2.5 million euros and is preparing for the new season in England. He expressed feeling unwelcome in the Israeli nati…
Israel Advances Major Urban Renewal Plans in Be'er Ya'akov, Haifa Bay, and Kiryat Yam
Israel is advancing major urban renewal projects including a 9,600-unit redevelopment in Be'er Ya'akov, mixed-use transformation plans in Haifa Bay, and a 826-unit renewal in Kiry…