Haifa

Netanyahu meets with injured children in hospital following Hezbollah ordnance explosion in North

Kisch issued a statement later on Monday, noting that the students' field trip, including the route, was approved despite concerns over unexploded ordnance.

|ByAARON GLICK
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Education Minister Yoav Kisch visited one of the children who was wounded during the northern Israel explosion on Monday, October 12, 2026.
IDF soldiers evacuate wounded victims into a military helicopter after unexploded Hezbollah ordnance detonated in northern Israel, October 12, 2026.

One killed, children among 24 injured after unexploded Hezbollah cluster bomb detonates in North

Northern District police officers and bomb disposal experts responded to the incident, which was declared a mass-casualty event by the IDF.

|BySHIR PERETS, AARON GLICK, YOAV ETIEL
The New Trail at Tel Shikmona National Park.

3,500 years of history: Haifa’s oldest site reopens

After two years of work and a NIS 3 million investment, the hill housing ancient purple-dye city remains and a Byzantine church with mosaic floors has been opened to the public.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI
Capt. Eliav Haim Tzapalamus.

IDF probes suspected negligence after officer killed in Humvee accident in southern Lebanon

According to the family, only one Humvee was sent on the mission, despite operational orders requiring at least two vehicles to travel together in Lebanese territory.

|ByAVI ASHKENAZI

Israeli woman arrested for stealing religious books from Haifa rabbi's tomb, trying to burn them

The suspect was taken into custody and transferred to the Haifa police station for questioning. 

OCTOBER 11, 2026ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
An Illustration of a Hebrew Bible at a synagogue in Jerusalem, July 14, 2023

Haifa mayor demands parties commit to shutting down city's petrochemical industry by 2029

Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav urged parties to commit to closing the Haifa Bay petrochemical industry by 2029, citing security threats and health risks.

OCTOBER 10, 2026ByYOAV ETIEL
Smoke rises from the oil refineries in Haifa following a missile strike fired from Iran, in northern Israel, March 30, 2026

IDF officer killed in southern Lebanon, three others injured during operation

Tzapalamus was killed when a Humvee flipped during operational activity in the area of the Litani River. 

OCTOBER 8, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Capt. Eliav Haim Tzapalamus, 21.

Haifa's glowing Bahá'í terraces draw more than 9,400 visitors in two nights

Thousands of visitors filled Haifa’s Bahá'í Gardens for a rare nighttime opening, with illuminated terraces, cultural activities and access to the Shrine of the Báb.

OCTOBER 6, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The steps leading to the Bahá'í Shrine in Haifa, Israel.

‘Hager (Land),’ an epic story of Ethiopian immigrants, wins Best Israeli Film at Haifa fest

Beru’s film tells the story of Ethiopian Jews facing a dangerous journey to Israel against a backdrop of political upheaval and violence.

OCTOBER 5, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN
FROM LEFT: ‘Hager (Land)’ director Shmuel Beru, Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav, producer Nurit Negisa Beru, and costume designer Elmalem Maspen.

Terrace in Haifa: Between Wadi Nisnas and Tuscany with a twist - review

Chef Zico Hijab designed the extensive menu when the restaurant opened just over a year ago. He likes adding a twist that often surprises the diner.

OCTOBER 4, 2026ByLINDA GRADSTEIN
The view from the Terrace Restaurant at the Hotel Botanica in Haifa.

Three new art pieces join ANU's 'October 7' exhibit as Israel marks third anniversary of massacre

Additionally displayed in the exhibit are the documentary work “Local Testimony for 2023” and a musical playlist consisting of Israeli songs that have become part of the war’s soundtrack.

OCTOBER 4, 2026ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Yael Lerner, 'I Saw a Dove.' Displayed at the ANU - Museum of the Jewish People.

Israeli man used AI, ChatGPT in covert tasks while spying for Iran, prosecution indictment reveals

Prosecutors say the 25-year-old from Baka al-Gharbiya carried out missions for an Iranian handler, received cryptocurrency payments, used AI tools, and shared details about his workplace security.

OCTOBER 3, 2026ByYOAV ETIEL
An illustration of ChatGPT over a backdrop of the Iranian flag.

IDF Home Front Haifa District is 'readier than ever' for Iran, Houthis - interview

"We have learned a lot about responding to home front disasters emanating from multiple fronts," the district commander said about the most recent drill he directed in the Haifa region.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Soldiers of the home front during a recent drill.

Iranian singer Gola brings message of hope to Haifa International Film Festival

Iranian singer Gola sang alongside Yuval Raphael, a Nova festival survivor, at the opening of the Haifa International Film Festival on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN
GOLAZIN ARDESTANI attends the Haifa festival this week.