Haifa

Police launch investigation into swastikas graffitied during break-in at Pardes Hanna-Karkur school

Several swastikas were graffitied across the windows and tables of an art classroom at the school, in addition to other destruction of property caused in the room.

Swastikas graffitied in art room destroyed during break-in at Pardes Hanna-Karkur school, September 6, 2026.
The Haifa Port Company estimates that international cruise companies will return to activity gradually in the coming years

Taking eight grandchildren on a cruise was exhausting, expensive, and worth every shekel - opinion

‘DOUBLE PANTHER’ by Marco Carmel.

Haifa Film Festival announces varied Israeli lineup for 42nd edition

Haifa Airport.

Haifa Airport proves reliable while Ben-Gurion navigates chaos, but growth limits remain


Police raid two underground gambling establishments in Haifa, arrest 100 - report

Israel Police arrested 100 gamblers in raids on two underground gambling establishments in Haifa, Israeli media reported. Those arrested were detained for questioning.

Gambling 370

Why Israel's right-wing voters feel the system is stacked against them – opinion

Right-wing voters justifiably fear living under institutions that have been contaminated by rigid ideologies

The Likud primaries in Ashdod, August 17, 2026.

Worker exposed to hazardous substance in Shlomi factory, Fire and Rescue units dispatched

The crews were dispatched following a report received by the Fire and Rescue Service's 102 emergency hotline of an incident in which a worker was exposed to a hazardous substance while unloading it.

Hazardous material contained at Haifa factory August 17 2026

900 new parking spots: Haifa Airport prepares for surge in passenger numbers

Airports Authority builds 20-dunam parking lot at Haifa Airport to handle growing demand. A direct city shuttle is also being explored for passengers.

Haifa Airport.

Health Ministry director-general denounces 'racist discourse' around Rambam Medical Center

In response to complaints from the family of a wounded soldier about staff conduct, Bar Siman Tov said the complaints were reviewed "professionally and objectively" by the hospital director.

Health Ministry Director General Moshe Bar Siman Tov speaks with staff at Rambam Health Care Campus.

Israel's one-center economy is a national security risk – opinion

Israel should build Haifa and Beersheba into additional centers of economic power before overconcentration in Greater Tel Aviv becomes a national failure.

Hanan Markovich, CEO of the Haifa Economic Corporation.

IDF identifies remains of soldier killed in Cyprus, buried as unknown in Haifa since 1948

Shlomo Haimson was killed by guards at the detention camp in Cyprus during an escape attempt in September 1948.

Shlomo Haimson in an undated picture.

Palestine Solidarity Campaign income surges fivefold since Oct. 7 amid growing UK influence

Before October 7, 2023, PSC registered yearly incomes of around £600,000 to £700,000.

People use megaphones as demonstrators from the Palestine Solidarity Campaign hold a march to mark the 78th anniversary of the Nakba and against the "Unite the Kingdom" rally taking place in London; illustrative

Jerusalem highlights: July 31-August 6

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

A recent picture of Yad Kennedy.

Maccabi Haifa F.C. begins rebuilding effort after disappointing season

Barak Bachar and Lior Refaelov say Maccabi Haifa has learned from last season and rebuilt its squad, staff and training structure for the new campaign.

 MACCABI HAIFA Sports Director Lior Refaelov (left) and head coach Barak Bachar (right) outline the club’s rebuilding plans ahead of 2026/27 after last year’s tough season.