Nazareth

Three Arab Israelis murdered in Nazareth, Kafr Qara shootings

Two separate murders occurred in Nazareth and Kafr Qara, claiming the lives of two Arab men and one teenager, as violence continues to plague the Israeli-Arab sector.

A Magen David Adom ambulance, pictured in March 28, 2024; illustrative.
An explosion occurred at a restaurant in Nazareth shortly before midnight.

Fifteen injured in Nazareth restaurant gas leak explosion, fire

New York City's Times Square billboard sponsored by the  American Arab Discrimination Committee, claiming that Jesus is Palestinian, December 25, 2025.

Sponsored Times Square billboard claims 'Jesus is Palestinian,' wishes a 'Merry Christmas'

People enjoy a Christmas festival at the New Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City, December 22, 2025.

Christians in Israel: Nazareth tops Israel’s Christian cities as Christmas arrives


Christmas is coming, time to visit Nazareth in Israel

The city of Nazareth also offers a wide selection of dining and evening entertainment options. Due to the substantial amount of choices, these will be covered in next week’s column. 

 Ahead of the Christmas season, Magdala hotel staff decorating their lobby with a giant Christmas tree and Nativity scene figurines, at the hotel located on a first-century archeological site of the ancient town of Magdala that was recently discovered on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, Dec 2, 2022

Nazareth Liturgical Festival to host over 100 musicians from around the world

More than 100 musicians from around the world will perform six concerts representing various cultures and traditions in the Liturgical Festival in Nazareth.

 The German choir Collegium Vocale Hannover

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