Kafr Kanna — Israel news coverage in English

Three Injured, One Seriously, in Fight in Jadeidat Makr

Three people were injured, one seriously, in a fight in Jadeidat Makr on Saturday. Paramedics treated the injured, including one with a severe head wound, before they were taken t…

Sports3h ago

Israeli Soccer Teams Suffer Late-Game Setbacks and Score Big

Maccabi Ihud Bnei Jatt achieved a dominant 6-0 win, while Maccabi Ironi Kiryat Gat drew 2-2 after conceding a stoppage-time equalizer. Sport Club Kafr Qasim also suffered a late d…

Sports4h ago·2 outlets

Kafr Qasim Team Suffers Third Straight Loss in National League

The sons of Kafr Qasim team lost 1-0 to MS Ashdod on October 23, 2026, marking their third consecutive defeat in the National League. The team has won two and lost three of its la…

Security5h ago

Elderly Arab Israeli Man Murdered in Shooting; Family Members Injured

Ibrahim Bushkar, 82, was shot and killed outside his home in Shfaram on Friday, with his wife and grandson also wounded. His family claims police had prior knowledge of threats ag…

Security20h ago4·2 outlets

Four Injured in Grenade Attack on Business in Kafr Manda

Four people were injured, one moderately and three lightly, after a hand grenade was thrown at a business in Kafr Manda. Medical teams treated the injured at the scene before tran…

Sports1d ago

Dor Micha Scores Spectacular Bicycle Kick Goal

MS Ashdod star Dor Micha scored a spectacular left-footed volley goal in the 90th minute against Kafr Qasim. Known more for his assists, the goal is considered one of the best of…

General1d ago

Lawyer Discusses Legal Rights on 'You Have the Right to Know' Program

Lawyer Shadi Akl, specializing in accident and insurance compensation cases, was a guest on the program 'You Have the Right to Know.' Hosted by Shhada Azem, the show aims to educa…

Security1d ago

Israel Closes West Bank Sites, Restricts Movement, and Harasses Olive Harvesters

Israeli forces closed the Qalandia checkpoint, restricting movement into and out of Jerusalem, and settlers attacked olive harvesters near Ramallah. In Hebron, the Ibrahimi Mosque…

Culture1d ago

Arab Community Forum Offers Condolences for Director's Death

A delegation from the forum, led by Hussein Hajjar Hijazi, visited the family to express solidarity. The forum thanked Adel Shamali and his son Emad for their assistance. The foru…

Security1d ago

Police Foil Attempts to Smuggle Stolen Cars to West Bank Under Tow

Israeli police foiled two attempts to smuggle stolen cars to the West Bank using tow trucks at the Rantis checkpoint. Five suspects were arrested in these incidents. In a separate…

Security1d ago

Police Pursue, Arrest Suspect in Jerusalem After Car Theft Attempt

Jerusalem police arrested a 22-year-old man from Kafr Qasim on suspicion of stealing a car from Tel Aviv after a dangerous chase. The pursuit involved the suspect ramming through…

Security1d ago

Car Theft Chase in Jerusalem Ends in Arrest of Suspect

Jerusalem police arrested a 22-year-old man from Kafr Qasim after a high-speed chase involving a stolen car, ramming vehicles, and breaching checkpoints. The suspect allegedly sto…

Politics2d ago

Lawyer Discusses Opposition to Land Confiscation for Highway 6 Plan

Lawyer Shahadeh Makhoul discussed efforts to oppose land confiscation for the Highway 6 plan. Speaking on Hala TV, Makhoul, who is part of the Defense Committee against Land Confi…

Security2d ago·2 outlets

Police Foil 12 Vehicle Theft Attempts in West Bank

Israeli police in Judea and Samaria foiled the theft or transfer of 12 vehicles in the past week, arresting 10 suspects. A common method involved using tow trucks to disguise stol…

Sports2d ago

Kafr Qasim's Sons Host MS Ashdod in National League Match

Sons of Kafr Qasim will host MS Ashdod on Friday, October 23, 2026, in a National League soccer match. The team, coached by Azberga, aims to recover from recent losses. Their sche…

Security2d ago

Lebanon-Israel Talks Stall Amid Military Escalation and Threats

Lebanese-Israeli military talks in Tampa stalled due to disagreements over security verification mechanisms and Israel's proposed role. Lebanon demanded an end to Israeli escalati…

Politics3d ago

Eight Arab Villages Among Top 10 for Israeli Matriculation Exam Success

Israeli Ministry of Education data for 2024-2025 shows Arab community matriculation exam success rose to 83.9%, with eight northern Arab villages ranking among the top ten local a…

Politics3d ago

Joint List Election Meeting Transforms into Popular Rally in Kafr Kanna

An election meeting for the Joint List in Kafr Kanna became a popular rally with hundreds in attendance. The event included prominent figures like candidate Bakr Awaida and local…

Security3d ago

Police Seize Guns, Explosive Device, and Cameras in Northern Israel

Border Police and Northern District Police seized two handguns, an explosive device, and about 40 illegal cameras during a large operation in the Galilee. The seizures included a…

Security3d ago

Police Seize Weapons, Explosive Device, Suspected Drugs in Galilee, Arrest Six

Israeli police arrested six suspects and seized weapons, an explosive device, and suspected drugs during a wide-ranging operation in the Galilee yesterday. The police confiscated…

Security3d ago

Illegal Weapons, Explosives, and Cameras Seized in Northern Israel Raid

Police in Israel's Galilee region arrested six suspects and seized illegal weapons, including two handguns and an explosive device, along with about 40 illegal cameras. The operat…

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Israel-Lebanon Military Talks Held Amid Escalation Fears

Israeli and Lebanese military officials met in Florida on October 20 for U.S.-mediated talks concerning disputed zones in southern Lebanon. The discussions occurred amid mutual ac…

Security3d ago

Israeli Forces Conduct Widespread Raids, Arrests Across West Bank

Israeli forces conducted widespread raids and arrests across the West Bank on Wednesday, targeting multiple cities, towns, and refugee camps. The operations resulted in clashes, i…

Security3d ago

Israeli Forces Arrest Dozens in West Bank Raids

Israeli forces arrested a number of Palestinians in pre-dawn raids across the West Bank on Wednesday. Named individuals include released prisoners and a university student. The ar…

Security4d ago

Amnesty International Warns of Forced Displacement of Palestinian Bedouin Communities

Amnesty International has warned of increased forced displacement of Palestinian Bedouin communities in the West Bank, accusing Israel of accelerating policies to empty Area C. Th…

Politics4d ago

Kafr Qasim Mayor Discusses Local Authority Role in Elections

The Mayor of Kafr Qasim, Mayor of Kafr Qasim, discussed the role of local authority heads in elections and their post-election strategies on Hala TV. He addressed how budget cuts…

Security4d ago

Israeli Forces Arrest Terror Suspect Near Jenin

Israeli border police special forces arrested a terror suspect in the village of Kafr Dan near Jenin overnight Tuesday. The operation, based on Shin Bet intelligence, targeted a b…

Security4d ago

Israeli Counter-Terror Unit Arrests Wanted Man in West Bank Village

Under Shin Bet intelligence, undercover Border Police officers arrested a wanted man suspected of terrorist involvement in the West Bank village of Kafr Dan. The operation involve…

Politics4d ago

Arab Minority in Israel Must Unite for Political Power and Better Future

Raseem Muhi al-Din Khmaisi, a professor at the University of Haifa, calls for the Arab minority in Israel to unite politically to overcome challenges and build a better future. He…

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Two Suspects Arrested Near Jerusalem on Suspicion of Planning Terror Attack

An elite counterterrorism unit arrested two suspects on the Route 1 highway near Jerusalem on Monday evening, alleging they were planning a terror attack. The arrests were made by…

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Pro-Settlement Tour Group Attacked in West Bank Village

A pro-settlement tour group, including Knesset candidate Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, was attacked with stones in the West Bank village of Turmus Ayya on Monday, shattering a car window…

Economy5d ago

Sheba Medical Center Joins New Venture Capital Fund for Mental Health and Longevity

Sheba Medical Center is partnering with venture capitalists Esther Barak-Landes and Adi Astori-Metalon in a new $40 million fund called Alma Ventures, which will focus on mental h…

Security5d ago

IDF Thwarts Terror Attack, Detains Two Militants in Kafr Aqab

Israeli forces detained two militants in Kafr Aqab, near Jerusalem, who were preparing to carry out an attack. The operation, coordinated with the Shin Bet, utilized precise intel…

Security5d ago

Sirens Sound in Avitar Settlement Amid Fears of Armed Infiltration

Sirens sounded in the Avitar settlement in the West Bank on October 19, 2026, due to fears of an armed infiltration. The alert was issued in the afternoon and updated later in the…

Politics5d ago

Gantz Quits Upcoming Elections, Cites Need for Unity

Benny Gantz, leader of the Kahol Lavan party, announced his withdrawal from the upcoming elections on Tuesday, stating his commitment to fighting for unity. Gantz's decision follo…

Health5d ago

Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program Boosts Self-Confidence for People With Disabilities in Kafr Qara

A therapeutic horseback riding program for people with disabilities concluded in Kafr Qara, organized by the municipality's social services department and funded by the Akim Assoc…

Security5d ago

Kafr Qara Students Attend Road Safety Day in Haifa

Tenth-grade students from Kafr Qara's Comprehensive High School participated in a two-day road safety awareness event at a karting center in Haifa. Funded by the Ministry of Trans…

Culture5d ago

Palestinian Art Exhibition Bridges Geographic Divides

The "Spectra of Art" exhibition opened in Ramallah on October 18, 2026, featuring Palestinian artists from Ramallah, Kafr Qasim, and Nazareth. Sponsored by the Minister of Culture…

Security5d ago·2 outlets

Northern Israel Man Indicted for Shooting Neighbor Over Parking Dispute

A 30-year-old man from Kafr Kanna, northern Israel, has been indicted for shooting his neighbor on August 31, 2026, following a dispute over parking. The victim was hospitalized w…

Security5d ago

Suspect Arrested in Reckless Driving Incident Near Petah Tikva

Police arrested a 20-year-old Kafr Kanna resident suspected of reckless driving in a parking lot near Petah Tikva, which injured an 18-year-old. The investigation began over the w…

Politics5d ago

Joint List Candidates Meet Women in Kfar Kanna

Joint List candidates Bakr Awaida and Nihaya Wishahi participated in a women's dialogue meeting in Kfar Kanna. The event, attended by dozens of women, focused on discussing women'…

Security6d ago

Israel's Defense Against War Crimes Allegations Lacks Transparency

Israel's defense against war crimes allegations is criticized as "self-defeating" due to a lack of transparency and delayed responses, particularly concerning the "NAZA" film and…

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Teen Arrested After Armed Man Report Sparks Manhunt Claims Innocence

A 17-and-a-half-year-old boy arrested in Kafr Qara after a report of an armed man claims he found a weapon by chance and had no intention of attacking. His lawyer stated the boy w…

Security6d ago

Israeli President Apologizes to Washington Post Photographer Assaulted by Settlers

Israeli President Isaac Herzog apologized to Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine after she was beaten by settlers in Judea and Samaria. Herzog called the attack "outrageous…

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Photojournalist Heidi Levine Undergoes Surgery After Settler Attack

Photojournalist Heidi Levine required surgery after being severely beaten by Israeli settlers in Judea and Samaria, sustaining injuries including fractured vertebrae and a nearly…

World7d ago

Israel and World Events Marred by Fatal Accidents, Violence, and International Tensions

Israel experienced a difficult Shabbat with two fatal road accidents, injuries from shootings, and continued security operations. Internationally, tensions rose in the Middle East…

Health7d ago

Therapeutic Horse Riding Course for People with Disabilities Concludes in Kafr Qara

A therapeutic horse riding course for people with disabilities concluded successfully in Kafr Qara, organized by the municipality's Social Services Department and funded by the Ak…

Security7d ago

Fire Engulfs Home in Kafr Malik After Israeli Forces Fire Tear Gas

A fire erupted in a home in Kafr Malik, northeast of Ramallah, on Friday evening after Israeli forces fired tear gas canisters toward the residence. Israeli forces reportedly surr…