Nazareth

Israeli court orders extremist to repay NIS 2.5m. over 2015 Galilee church arson

The ruling closes a long legal chapter in one of the most symbolically charged Jewish extremist attacks of the past decade.

Yinon Reuveni, one of the suspects of vandalizing the church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes in Tabgha, on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, hears his verdict at the Nazareth Magistrate's Court on December 12, 2017.
Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Twenty-year-old man shot dead in Nazareth, Arab sector death toll in Israel hits 48

Thousands attend a protest against the violence in the Arab community, in Tel Aviv. January 31, 2026.

What it means to live without security as an Arab citizen in Israel - opinion

A Magen David Adom ambulance, pictured in March 28, 2024; illustrative.

Three Arab Israelis murdered in Nazareth, Kafr Qara shootings


Int'l bidders gather in Nazareth to discuss northern Light Rail

CEO of Trans Israel, Dan Shenbach: "The Nofit Light Rail is the flagship project of Trans Israel, which will bring about a transportation, social and economic revolution in the north."

 Trans Israel CEO Dan Shenbach

Christmas in Israel: A tour in Israel's largest Christian community

This week we will describe interesting Christian events and sites all over the city of Nazareth, which is home to Israel’s largest Christian community. 

 BIG FASHION shopping mall makes merry.

Immerse yourself in the culture of Nazareth at the Blend Hotel

The Blend is Golden Crown Hotels’ third hotel in the city. Unlike the other two, it is an urban hotel situated in a prime location on Nazareth’s busiest street.

 THE BLEND’S architecture is unique in that it indicates both tradition and modernity.

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