Nazareth

Israeli-Arab singer from Nazareth, Elyanna, takes the stage at 2026 World Cup opening ceremony

The Israeli-Arab singer delivered a high-energy set featuring a powerful vocal performance. She is reportedly the only artist of Middle Eastern descent on FIFA's official soundtrack.

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Canada v Bosnia and Herzegovina - Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada - June 12, 2026 Elyanna performs during the opening ceremony before the match.
Israeli Border Police snipers take position near the separation barrier during an operation against illegal Palestinian infiltrators, April 28, 2026.

Border Guard, detectives arrest suspect moments after shooting during Nazareth operations

Modified shotgun found at the home of a 51-year-old man in Kafr Kanna on April 26, 2026.

Galilee resident arrested after police seize Palestinian flags, military uniforms from his home

 An illustrative image of an Iranian agent in the backdrop of an Iranian flag.

Nazareth woman indicted on charges of spying for Iran, passing sensitive data from ministry job


Mohamed Hadid compares Zionists to Hitler in new Instagram post

Hadid took the opportunity of his model son's new GQ Magazine interview to say that "the Zionists are the terrorist in our own land."

Mohamed Hadid (R) and Shiva Safai pose during a photocall before the 2016 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at the Grand Palais in Paris, France, November 30, 2016

Islamic State cell plan to attack Nazareth Muslim school thwarted by Israeli forces

One of the targets of a thwarted ISIS cell was a a local Muslim high school, which according to the suspects, "operates in the way of 'the infidels.'"

A member loyal to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) waves an ISIL flag in Raqqa June 29, 2014. The offshoot of al Qaeda which has captured swathes of territory in Iraq and Syria has declared itself an Islamic "Caliphate" and called on factions worldwide to pledge their allegiance, a st

Nazareth hospital opens acute room for Arab victims of sexual violence

There are seven such acute rooms around Israel, but none so far have been made accessible to the Arab sector.

 Sexual assault (Illustrative)

Sex offender Alon Kastiel released from prison over a year earlier than sentenced

Alon Kastiel was convicted of four counts of sexual assault and attempted rape and was sentenced to 57 months in prison.

 Real estate promoter Alon Kastiel arrives to enter the Hermon Prison in the northern part of Israel to serve his 57-month sentence After being convicted for Sexual offences. August 26, 2018.

Court cancels early release of convicted sexual offender

The court reached its decision after the prosecution appealed the Board’s late May granting of an early release after around four years of prison.

 Israelis protest against Real estate promoter Alon Kastiel outside his court hearing at the Tel Aviv District court on June 19, 2018

Israeli forces given 'free hand' as clashes break out on Temple Mount

Security forces will continue to act against rioters who try to disrupt public order, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said.

  Israel Police forces in Jerusalem during Passover, April 17, 2022.

Bishop-Elect Rev. Canon Rafic Nahra to be consecrated this month

Bishop-Elect Rev. Canon Jamal Daibes will be consecrated in May.

Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth

Ukraine, Russia consecrated to Immaculate Heart of Mary in Israel

The ceremony was part of the Feast of the Annunciation in Nazareth.

 Mgr Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem

New NGT fund will promote Arab medical innovators

The $92 million funds will be used to promote innovation in medical technology.

THE CHURCH of the Annunciation in Nazareth

The festive Liturgical Music Festival comes back to Nazareth

The event is being touted as “a weekend of musical peaks.”

 NABEEL HAYEK and Nor Darwish will perform at the Liturgical Music Festival in Nazareth.