Haifa

Haifa mayor demands parties commit to shutting city's down 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.

Smoke rises from the oil refineries in Haifa following a missile strike fired from Iran, in northern Israel, March 30, 2026
 Capt. Eliav Haim Tzapalamus, 21.

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

The steps leading to the Bahá'í Shrine in Haifa, Israel.

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

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

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


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

GOLAZIN ARDESTANI attends the Haifa festival this week.

The Israeli tourist city that surpassed Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

A strong summer boosted Haifa's hotel sector: "We saw a non-negligible rise in overnight stays in August, with about a 15% jump in our city hotels."

Botanica Hotel from the Fattal Limited Edition Collection.

Haifa International Film Festival opens with emotional tribute to Avi Nesher

Our Loves received a standing ovation, and the tribute referenced Nesher’s personal and professional connections to the festival in a way that was especially meaningful.

AVI NESHER at the podium at his tribute.

Up Periscope! A deep dive inside Israel’s newest 'Drakon' submarine at sea

The Jerusalem Post visited the new 'INS Drakon' at sea near Haifa. The submarine's commander told the Post that it will allow the IDF to "get to any enemy, anywhere."

Soldiers stand aboard the INS Drakon in images released on September 24, 2026.

Israel’s new Drakon submarine could help Navy support missions in Iran, Yemen - preview

The Jerusalem Post visited the new INS Drakon at sea near Haifa. The submarine's commander told the Post that it will allow the IDF to "get to any enemy, anywhere."

A soldier stands aboard an INS submarine in images released on September 24, 2026.

Ship's engine catches fire while docked at Haifa port, 10 firefighting teams responding

The ship, named "Puffin," is docked at pier B2. Firefighters at the scene are working to control the fire and prevent it from spreading further.

View of the Port of Haifa and the surrounding area in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, July 6, 2026.