Israel Police denies claims officers raided Haifa Christmas event after footage spreads online
The Israel Police’s statement comes after outlets, including the Qatar state-run Al Jazeera, shared footage of the arrests, claiming the police had “stormed” the Christmas event.
A LIT UP Christmas tree, Ramadan Lantern, and Hanukkah Menorah are displayed at the German Colony area in Israel's northern city of Haifa on December 4, 2025.(photo credit: Jalaa MAREY / AFP via Getty Images)BySAM HALPERN
