Haifa
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Haifa, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Social Workers Save Lives Amid Conflict but Face Rising Mental Health Crisis
Israeli social workers continue saving lives amid conflict but face high levels of trauma and burnout, risking the collapse of social services. Studies show widespread secondary t…
Maccabi Haifa's Amputee Team to Compete in Conference League Tournament in Bucharest
Maccabi Haifa's amputee football team will compete in a Conference League tournament in Bucharest against Celtic, Panathinaikos, and Steaua Bucharest, featuring notable players li…
Sana Gomes Returns to Bnei Sakhnin Lineup Against Maccabi Haifa as Coach Abuksis Seeks Win
Bnei Sakhnin will face Maccabi Haifa in a Toto Cup match with Sana Gomes returning from suspension as coach Yossi Abuksis makes lineup changes to halt their losing streak. The clu…
Matias Nahuel Joins Malaysian Champions Johor Darul Ta'zim After Leaving Maccabi Haifa
After being released by Maccabi Haifa, Matias Nahuel has signed with Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta'zim, marking a surprising move to the Malaysian league.
Barak Bachar Tests Defensive Lineup as Maccabi Haifa Prepares for Sakhnin Match
Maccabi Haifa coach Barak Bachar plans defensive changes and lineup tests ahead of their Toto Cup match against Bnei Sakhnin on Saturday, aiming to build momentum for the new seas…
Two Young Men Seriously Wounded in Separate Violent Attacks in Wadi Ara and Dimona
Two young men were seriously injured in violent attacks in Wadi Ara and Dimona overnight, while recent days saw multiple fatal shootings linked to family disputes in northern Isra…
Heat Stress Intensifies Across Israel Amid Stable Temperatures
Israel faces intensified heat stress today with stable temperatures and extreme solar radiation, while the Mediterranean Sea remains choppy with waves up to one meter.
Israeli Lifelong Prisoner Uses Prison Leaves to Carry Out Northern Hitman Murders
David Atias, a lifelong prisoner in Israel, used his prison leaves in the early 2000s to carry out multiple contract killings for northern crime families. Police linked his leave…
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Slipping on Highway 2 Near Atlit Interchange
A man in his 30s suffered serious injuries after slipping on Highway 2 near Atlit and was taken to Rambam Hospital in Haifa.
Heat Intensifies Across Israel with Rising Temperature Stress
Israel experiences rising heat stress on Saturday with hot and humid conditions expected across most areas, while temperatures remain steady from previous days.
Young Man Seriously Wounded in Shooting Near Umm al-Fahm
A young man was seriously wounded in a shooting near Umm al-Fahm and was taken to Rambam Hospital in Haifa.
Haifa Bay Environmental Group Demands Immediate Action Over Benzene Pollution at BAZAN Refinery
Over 130 benzene pollution exceedances were recorded at the BAZAN refinery in Haifa Bay since last Friday, prompting the Haifa Bay Environmental Protection Association to demand t…
Maccabi Haifa Advises Fans to Arrive in Groups of Three for Match in Sakhnin
Maccabi Haifa has advised fans to attend their upcoming match in Sakhnin in groups of three or more due to past violent clashes with Bnei Sakhnin supporters. Bnei Sakhnin responde…
Gold Bond Acquires Shahem Guy Logistics Firm for 121 Million Shekels
Gold Bond is acquiring Shahem Guy, a logistics and crane services company, for 121 million shekels, pending regulatory approval. Shahem Guy reported 80 million shekels in revenue…
Former Maccabi Haifa Defender San Menachem Opens Up About Life After Career-Ending Head Injury
San Menachem, former Maccabi Haifa defender, retired at 29 due to a serious brain injury. He shared his emotional journey accepting the diagnosis and adapting to life after footba…
Maccabi Haifa Advises Fans to Arrive in Groups for Away Toto Cup Match in Sakhnin
Maccabi Haifa has urged fans attending their Toto Cup match at Bnei Sakhnin to come in groups of three or more for safety, following past violent incidents near Doha Stadium. The…
Israeli Police Arrest Eight Suspects in Haifa Crime Crackdown Seizing 100,000 Shekels
Israeli police raided several locations in Haifa, arresting eight suspects and seizing 100,000 shekels and luxury watches in a crackdown on local crime.
Haifa District Attorney Agrees to Retire with 1.1 Million Shekel Settlement
Haifa District Attorney Eila Pails Sharon will retire after her eight-year term and receive a 1.1 million shekel settlement following a dispute over her continued salary demands f…
Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Netanya Disagree Over Karame Jaber Transfer Terms
Maccabi Haifa aims to sign goalkeeper Omer Katz and defender Karame Jaber before the league starts, but faces a financial gap with Maccabi Netanya over Jaber's transfer fee. Haifa…
William Agada Set to Return to Hapoel Haifa Ahead of Toto Cup Quarterfinal
Hapoel Haifa is set to face Hapoel Kiryat Shmona in the Toto Cup quarterfinals with a strong lineup, including new signing Shay Elias. Meanwhile, William Agada is poised to return…
Maccabi Haifa Considers Registering Novakovic as Trialist Ahead of Toto Cup Match
Maccabi Haifa prepares for their Toto Cup match against Bnei Sakhnin with key players returning and doubts over others, while considering registering striker Andrea Novakovic as a…
Haifa Court Rules Son’s 'Heir' Status Does Not Grant Automatic Agricultural Rights in Northern Moshav
The Haifa District Court ruled that a son’s 1991 "heir son" status does not grant him full ownership of a northern moshav farm. The mother’s 2022 will dividing the estate among he…
Tattoo Artist’s Business Sparks Base44 Creation, Now Joins Israeli High-Tech Sector
Yuval Shlomo transitioned from running tattoo studios to managing marketing at Base4u Solutions, a company building on her husband Maor Shlomo’s startup Base44, which was sold to…
Barak Bachar Faces Career Challenges After Early Success in Israeli Football
Barak Bachar, a highly successful Israeli football coach, is currently facing career challenges after early triumphs, including multiple championships and European campaigns. His…
Kibbutz Be'eri Launches Lager Beer From Its Own Barley Fields Ahead of Planned Whiskey
Kibbutz Be'eri has launched a bright lager beer made entirely from its own barley fields, marking a step toward its vision of producing local whiskey. The beer, brewed at Beer Baz…
Haifa Hosts Its First Food Festival Featuring Top Israeli Chefs and Trendy Dishes
Haifa is hosting its first food festival from August 11-13 featuring top Israeli chefs and diverse cuisines. Concurrently, various restaurants and chains across Israel are launchi…
Study Finds Jewish Family Purity Laws Can Trigger Trauma in Sexual Assault Survivors
A University of Haifa study shows Jewish family purity laws can retraumatize sexual assault survivors due to their physical and ritual demands. Researchers found many women dissoc…
Former Judge Eti Karif Opens Up About New Life in Spotlight Four Years After Scandal
Four years after a major scandal, former judge Eti Karif discussed her new life in the public eye during a candid interview with Omri Asnaheim on Channel 13. She reflected on her…
Fatal Road Accidents Claim Lives of Israeli Children During Summer Break
During Israel's summer break, road accidents have tragically claimed the lives of several children, including a seven-year-old boy killed in a buggy accident and a toddler hit nea…
Surfing Transforms From Youth Escape to Thriving Israeli Industry and Healing Tool
Surfing in Israel has grown from a niche youth activity into a popular sport and industry with tens of thousands of participants, including therapeutic programs for trauma recover…
Bomb Explodes at Under-Construction Rami Levy Store in Ramla Amid Crime Wave
A pipe bomb exploded early Thursday at a Rami Levy store under construction in Ramla, causing minor damage but no injuries. Police are investigating possible links to organized cr…
Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Star Kinan Evans Set to Return to Zalgiris Kaunas After Injury
Kinan Evans, recovering from serious injuries, is returning to Zalgiris Kaunas on a one-year deal with an option, initially loaned to London Lions for EuroCup play.
Israir Gains Approval to Launch New Wide-Body Flights to New York
Israir Airlines has secured updated civil aviation approval to operate Airbus A330 wide-body jets on a new New York route, pending final FAA clearance. This will make Israir the t…
Man from Nesher Charged with Sexual Assault of Children Over Two Decades
Alon Suissa from Nesher is charged with sexual offenses against children spanning 20 years, including recent online abuse of minors aged 8 to 10. The case began after a father fou…
Ono Academic Campus Empowers Religious Zionist Students with Flexible, Supportive Education
Ono Academic Campus supports Religious Zionist students with flexible study options across three Israeli campuses, financial scholarships, and a strong academic environment to bal…
Police Investigations Unit Recommends Disciplinary Action Against Haifa Police Commander
Mahash found insufficient evidence to criminally charge Haifa police commander Eyal Shahar over alleged misconduct but recommended disciplinary action. The investigation involved…
IDF Reservist Harel Birnstok Laid to Rest in Jerusalem After Fatal Lebanon Blast
Reserve Lieutenant Colonel Harel Birnstok was killed by an explosive device in southern Lebanon and buried in Jerusalem. His family and comrades remembered him as a courageous lea…
Jewish-American Business Group Seeks to Acquire Maccabi Haifa Basketball Club
A Jewish-American business group led by Asaf Rosenblat has offered to acquire management of Maccabi Haifa basketball, aiming to return the team to Israel's top league and invest i…
Maccabi Haifa Goalkeeper Omri Glazer Involved in Minor Car Accident, Undergoes Medical Checks
Maccabi Haifa goalkeeper Omri Glazer was involved in a minor car accident but was unharmed and underwent precautionary medical tests, missing training. He is recovering from a pre…
Chef-Driven Fine Dining Opens in Israel’s Crime Capital Lod
DAW, a kosher fine dining restaurant opened by French immigrant chef Or Ben Simon in Lod, offers a unique tasting menu three nights a week. The intimate 24-seat venue combines Mid…
Zohar Zasno Expected to Join Bnei Sakhnin If Not Included in Kaarem Jabar Deal
Bnei Sakhnin aims to sign right-back Zohar Zasno from Maccabi Haifa if he is not included in the Kaarem Jabar transfer deal, with the club ready to pay his salary. Zasno joined Ha…
Israeli Couple Charged with Espionage for Iran After Filming Sensitive Sites
An Israeli couple from Ashkelon has been charged with espionage for Iran after conducting surveillance on sensitive Israeli sites including a security facility in Dimona and soldi…
Israeli Rehab Project Uses Adaptive Fashion to Boost Independence in Children with Disabilities
A new inclusive fashion project at Rambam Medical Center in Haifa designs adaptive clothing with hidden medical aids to help children with disabilities gain independence and confi…
Real Estate Investors Warned Against Emotional Bias During Bein Hazmanim Vacation Period
A real estate consultant warns investors that the vacation mood during Israel's Bein Hazmanim period can distort perceptions of city investment potential. He urges investors to av…
Israel's Culinary Scene Expands with 11 New Brunch Spots Across the Country
Eleven new brunch venues have opened across Israel, featuring diverse menus including kosher options and weekday service. Highlights include seafood specialties in Haifa, innovati…
Two Israeli Reservists Killed in South Lebanon Bombing During Operation
Two Israeli reservists, Harel Birnstok and Tamir Kinin, were killed by a roadside bomb during a military operation in southern Lebanon. Both soldiers were highly dedicated to rese…
Suspect Arrested for Stabbing 16-Year-Old in Haifa
Police in Haifa arrested a suspect linked to the stabbing of a 16-year-old on August 4, 2026, and plan to seek extended detention for further investigation.
Sex Offender Therapist Arrested at Ben Gurion Airport After 11 Years on the Run
A man convicted of sexual offenses against minors and who fled Israel 11 years ago was arrested at Ben Gurion Airport upon his return. He faces new allegations of abuse in the Hai…