Umm al-Fahm

Israeli Police Crack Down on Wedding Gunfire, Dramatically Reducing Fatalities in Arab Communities

Israeli police have intensified efforts to stop celebratory gunfire at Arab weddings, leading to a 90% reduction in incidents and fewer fatalities. Community awareness and police…

IDF Soldier Foils Knife Attack in Jenin by Son of 2022 Tel Aviv Terrorist

An IDF soldier in Jenin stopped a stabbing attempt by the son of the 2022 Tel Aviv terrorist. The attacker was shot and killed during an arrest operation by the Paratroopers Briga…

17-Year-Old Pedestrian Omar Mahamid Dies After Umm al-Fahm Intersection Accident

Omar Mahamid, aged 17, died after being critically injured in a car accident at the Umm al-Fahm intersection.

Joint List Unveils Candidates with Balad's Sami Abu Shahadeh Returning to Knesset

The Joint List revealed its 2026 Knesset election candidates, with Youssef Jabareen leading Hadash, Ahmad Tibi second, and Balad's Sami Abu Shahadeh returning to parliament. The l…

Itamar Ben Gvir Faces Hostile Reception in Northern Israeli Village Amid Controversies

Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir was jeered and insulted during a visit to Basmat Tab'un amid recent tensions involving police actions at Arab weddings. The inc…

Rights Group Demands Probe Into Police Raid on Wedding in Umm al-Fahm

Tel Aviv Court Extends Detention of Crime Boss Yossi Mosli Amid Ongoing Clan Conflict

The Tel Aviv District Court extended the detention of crime boss Yossi Mosli over his suspected role in a violent fight injuring a delivery worker. The case is part of an ongoing…

Court Releases Crime Boss Yossi Musli After Assault Arrest in Tel Aviv Area

Yossi Musli, a crime boss under house arrest, was released by court after being arrested for assaulting a delivery worker. Evidence showed he did not order the delivery or commit…

Israeli Police and IDF Seize 80 Cattle Trespassing on Military Training Grounds

Israeli police and IDF found and seized about 80 cattle trespassing on the Golani base training grounds, suspected to belong to residents near Umm al-Fahm, and detained the owners…

Four Arrested Including Crime Boss Yossi Musli After Fight Outside His Sabon Home

A fight outside crime boss Yossi Musli's home in Sabon left a man moderately injured and led to four arrests, including Musli. Police are investigating amid ongoing family crime c…

Israeli Border Police Raid Wedding in Umm al-Fahm Searching for Weapons, Spark Outrage

Israeli Border Police raided a wedding in Umm al-Fahm searching for weapons but found none, ordering attendees to lie down and sparking outrage in the Arab community. Separately…

Israel’s Unemployment Rises Slightly in July Amid Seasonal Job Losses and Sector Shifts

Israel’s registered unemployment rose slightly in July 2026 due to seasonal summer layoffs, especially in education and among the Haredi community, while job vacancies increased…

Crime Boss Yossi Mosli Placed Under Strict House Arrest Amid Gang Conflict in Israel

Yossi Mosli, a crime boss in Israel, has been placed under five weeks of house arrest with strict restrictions amid a violent feud with the Jarushi gang involving explosives and s…

Israeli Police Solve Umm al-Fahm Blood Feud Murder of Muhammad Mahamid

Israeli police solved the January murder of Muhammad Mahamid in Umm al-Fahm, linked to a family blood feud. Despite attempts to destroy evidence, investigators arrested suspects a…

Israeli Police Arrest Seven Suspects and Seize Weapons in Qalansawe

Israeli police arrested seven suspects in Qalansawe, confiscating firearms, ammunition, a smoke grenade, and cash during Operation Iron Net. The suspects are under investigation a…

Israeli Police Seize Guns and Cash in Kafr Qasim Raid, Arrest Seven Suspects

Israeli police raided a site in Kafr Qasim, arresting seven suspects and seizing two guns, ammunition, a smoke grenade, and 14,000 shekels. The suspects include six illegal reside…

Three Charged in Brutal Revenge Killing Outside Bakery in Umm al-Fahm

Three men were indicted for the premeditated murder of Muhammad Mahamid in Umm al-Fahm, carried out as a revenge killing by Karam Gabarin and accomplices using stolen vehicles and…

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.

Parents of Murdered Arab Youth Thank Israeli Police for Solving Case in Umm al-Fahm

The parents of Muhammad Mahamid, murdered earlier this year in Umm al-Fahm, visited the local police station to thank officers for solving the case and arresting three suspects. D…

Netanyahu Faces Harsh Criticism Over Draft Law, Ultra-Orthodox Funding, and Tax Policies

In August 2026, Netanyahu faced sharp criticism for approving extra funding to ultra-Orthodox institutions and delaying Likud primaries to maintain power. Israel's tax burden has…

Arab Leadership Launches Campaign Against Civil Service for Arab Youth in Israel

The Higher Follow-Up Committee for Arab Citizens of Israel met in Lod to oppose civil service for Arab youth, criticize fines on mosque loudspeakers, and call for a protest in Umm…

Radical Arab Movement Calls to Boycott Israeli Knesset Elections and Opposes Arab Parties' Government Participation

The radical Arab movement Bnei Al-Kafr has called for a boycott of Israeli Knesset elections, opposing Arab parties' participation in government and accusing them of promoting Isr…

Man in His 50s Seriously Wounded in Shooting in Umm al-Fahm

A man in his 50s was seriously wounded in a shooting in Umm al-Fahm and taken to Emek Medical Center in Afula.

Israel Allocates 40 Million Shekels for Arab Localities' Transport Planning Amid Funding Concerns

Israel's Ministry of Transportation has allocated 40 million shekels for independent transport planning in Arab local authorities, enabling them to design projects addressing loca…

Israeli Police Arrest Seven Suspects Including Illegal Residents in Weapons Trafficking Bust

Israeli police arrested seven suspects, including illegal residents, in a weapons trafficking investigation, seizing ammunition, weapons parts, vehicles, and over 1.3 million shek…

21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Injured in Umm al-Fahm Collision

A 21-year-old motorcyclist was moderately injured after crashing into a safety barrier in Umm al-Fahm and was taken to Emek Medical Center.

Israeli Government Redirects Arab Sector Energy Program Funds to Security Agencies

Israel's government has cut nearly 500 million shekels from Arab sector development programs, ending a successful Ministry of Energy initiative for renewable energy in Arab commun…

Israeli Job Market Recovers Sharply After Operation Guardian of the Walls with 57% Drop in Unemployment

Following Operation Guardian of the Walls, Israel's job market has seen a 57% drop in unemployment since the peak during the conflict, though numbers remain slightly above pre-war…

New Democracy Index Ranks Israeli Cities on Local Governance Quality

A new Local Democracy Index by Globes and Panima evaluates 52 Israeli municipalities on governance quality, revealing an average score of 51 out of 100 and highlighting weak publi…

Israeli Police Officer Investigated for Obstruction in Benyahu Razi Murder Case in Umm al-Fahm

An Israeli police officer is under investigation for obstructing justice in the murder case of Benyahu Razi in Umm al-Fahm. Two women, including Shilat Huta, were arrested for inv…

Bank Branch Manager in Umm al-Fahm Arrested for Defrauding Customers of 800,000 Shekels

A Masad Bank branch manager in Umm al-Fahm was arrested for allegedly defrauding customers and laundering 800,000 shekels by charging fees for loan approvals. The Haifa District F…

Netanya Driver Assaulted Violently in Front of His Children After Road Dispute

A young man from Netanya was arrested for violently attacking a driver near the beach after a road argument, damaging the car in front of the victim's children. The incident highl…

MK Tzvi Sukkot Faces Protests During Unannounced School Visit in Rahat

MK Tzvi Sukkot visited schools in Rahat to inspect anti-violence education but faced protests and insults from residents. The visit was uncoordinated and seen as political provoca…

Multiple Stabbings and Shootings Across Israel Leave Several Dead and Injured

Several violent incidents across Israel on Tuesday resulted in multiple deaths and serious injuries, including fatal stabbings in Jerusalem and shootings in Jaffa, Haifa, Tamra, D…

Young Man Seriously Wounded in Shooting in Umm al-Fahm

A 20-year-old man was seriously wounded in a shooting in Umm al-Fahm and was taken to Rambam Hospital in Haifa for treatment.

Israeli Reservist Killed in Hit-and-Run on Highway 6; Suspect Sets Car on Fire and Falsely Reports Theft

A 40-year-old man from Umm al-Fahm fatally hit a reservist motorcyclist on Highway 6, then set his car on fire and falsely reported it stolen. Police arrested him and charged him…

Umm al-Fahm Committee Blames Police for Rising Crime and Calls for Protest

The Popular Committee in Umm al-Fahm accuses Israeli police of failing to combat crime and calls for a protest against rising violence in the Arab community.

Israeli Police Arrest Two Leaders of Hariri Crime Organization for Weapons Violations

Israeli police arrested two top leaders of the Hariri crime organization on April 13, 2026, for weapons possession and violating restraining orders. The arrests are linked to a br…

New Hadash Leader Yosef Jabareen Supports Boycotts and Has Ties to Terror-Linked Figures

Yosef Jabareen, newly elected chairman of the Hadash party, has expressed support for boycotts against Israel and maintains ties with individuals linked to terrorism. His leadersh…

Rahat Schools Shut Down in Protest Against MK Tzvi Sukkot's Controversial Visit

Rahat municipality will close all schools on July 12 to protest MK Tzvi Sukkot's planned visit, labeling it a political provocation. The decision follows similar opposition to Suk…

Israel’s Coastal Police Chief Details Challenges Fighting Crime in Arab Communities

Yechiel Bohadana, commander of Israel’s Coastal Police District, detailed the severe challenges in fighting violent crime in Arab communities, including deliberate evidence tamper…

Israeli Undercover Police Raid Event in Umm al-Fahm Following Gunfire Report

Undercover Israeli police raided a celebration in Umm al-Fahm after reports of gunfire, arresting two suspects and confiscating two handguns and ammunition.

Multiple Shootings in Northern Israel Leave Several Dead and Critically Injured

Multiple shootings in northern Israel over recent days have left several people dead and others critically injured, with police investigating and searching for suspects amid indic…

Police Arrest Four Suspects in Umm al-Fahm Murder Case After Crime Scene Tampering

Israeli police arrested four suspects in Umm al-Fahm following a fatal shooting where one man died and another was injured. The crime scene was reportedly tampered with before pol…

Four Suspects Arrested in Umm al-Fahm Murder Investigation

Four residents of Umm al-Fahm were arrested after a shooting left one dead and another injured; the Coastal District police are investigating.

17-Year-Old Wiam Faisal Fatally Shot Outside Haifa Convenience Store

Seventeen-year-old Wiam Faisal was shot dead outside a Haifa convenience store during a shooting targeting seven youths. He died from his wounds, and his family donated his organs…

Arab Community Faces 151 Murders in 2024 Amid Police Struggles to Control Violence

Since early 2024, 151 people have been murdered in Israel's Arab community with only 10% of cases solved. Police face criticism for slow response and evidence tampering, while the…

Settler Violence in West Bank Threatens Israeli Democracy Ahead of Elections

Settler violence in the West Bank has become routine, posing a moral crisis and a direct threat to Israeli democracy ahead of highly tense elections. The state's failure to enforc…