Haifa

Come hungry, eat, finish: Mangal in Haifa doesn’t disappoint

The heart of the place is a large, dominant grill. Not decor but a serious tool, reflected in the plates. No heavy seasoning, no distractions - the meat takes center stage.

The restaurant Mangal.
A child wears a Hamas head banner after Friday prayers in Gaza City.

Israeli woman indicted for working with Hamas, spreading false terror information online

Israeli police tape.

Haifa man arrested for repeatedly raping underage daughter over several years

View of floods in the central city of Yavne, as storm "Byron" hits Israel. December 11, 2025.

Israel braces for storm with wind gusts up to 110 km/h, red alert in Center, Northern Israel


Quest Room – Israel’s largest escape room complex awaits you in the heart of Haifa

Over the past decade, escape rooms became top attractions in Israel. These fun, challenging adventures offer teamwork, puzzles, and adrenaline – perfect for families, friends, and groups.

 Quest Room – Israel’s largest escape room complex awaits you in the heart of Haifa

Another aircraft and more flights: The northern airline expands operations

Air Haifa signed a deal to buy another ATR 72-600, after a fourth joins this summer. The expansion will boost flight frequencies and add new destinations from Haifa Airport.

Air Haifa aircraft

Haifa Cop indicted for choking protester in anti-gov't demonstration in Caesarea

While judges ruled that police have a difficult job "does not excuse blurring the boundaries of use of force."

 Protests against the judicial reform at Kaplan Street in Tel Aviv, May 27, 2023.

The struggle paid off: One of the oldest projects in the north is finally moving forward

After years of neglect, Yossfatel St. residents in Motzkin see hope: the District Committee approved Yam Suf Group’s plan. “One of the oldest complexes I’ve handled,” says Tzachi Omer.


Overlooking Haifa Bay: A new urban renewal project launches on the Carmel

The Savyonim Group is launching an urban renewal project in central Haifa: 11 old units will be replaced with 30 new ones at Hanassi and Yefe Nof streets, offering modern design and prime location.

Haifa Bay

Missing in action: Where are the Jewish organizations? - opinion

Once, Jewish students boldly defended Israel in Europe’s streets and campuses. Today, well-funded Jewish organizations are nowhere to be found as anti-Israel forces dominate.

 YUVAL RAPHAEL, Israel’s representative at the Eurovision Song Contest taking place this week, attends a news conference in Tel Aviv in March. The writer asks: Why has the public sphere in Europe been abandoned to anti-Israel forces?

Grapevine, May 16, 2025: Generous gift to the University of Haifa

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 SHARON HESKIA and Avi Levi.

A transparent market will enhance Haifa Bayport in delivering more benefits to Israelis - opinion

In the past three years, Bayport has managed 1.9 million TEUs, created over 500 local jobs, and paid NIS 230 in royalties to the Israeli government.

 A general view of Haifa Port on July 24.

Israeli left-wing group suspended at University of Haifa after protesting the war in Gaza

Tensions have flared in recent years at Haifa, whose campus enrolls the largest proportion of Arabs of any Israeli university.

 Activists with the group Standing Together hold a silent protest at the University of Haifa in April 2025.

Belu Simion Fainaru: The world-renowned artist, educator set to receive the Israel Prize

Internationally acclaimed interdisciplinary artist and educator gets a stately pat on the back as he wins the Israel Prize.

 Artwork by Belu Simion Fainaru.