Umm al-fahm

‘Violent and baseless raid’: Human rights group demands probe of police over Umm el-Fahm wedding

The Mossawa Center said police used stun grenades, a Taser, and disproportionate force during the Saturday night raid, although no weapons were found and no arrests were made.

Israel Police conducting an operation, July 13, 2026.
Approximately 80 cows are corralled after wandering into a firing range during an IDF Golani Brigade training exercise on August 17, 2026

WATCH: IDF halts Golani Brigade drill after 80 cows wander into firing range in North

Knesset Education Committee chair MK Zvi Sukkot visits Umm el-Fahm, June 28, 2026.

Umm el-Fahm schools close in protest of MK Zvi Sukkot visit

A HAAT delivery man

HAAT continues to grow: Launches collaboration with Yango Deli and Israel Post


Masar for Hi-Tech aims to get Arab teens into the Israeli high-tech sector

The program will help Arab high schoolers pursue tech-based careers.

 A panel at the conference in Umm al-Fahm.

Missile fired towards Israel from Syria, sirens sound in north

The IDF confirmed that an anti-aircraft missile fired from Syria set off the sirens and that the missile exploded mid-air.

Iron dome intercepts a rocket over Ashkelon on September 11, 2021.

Sheikh Raed Salah released from prison after 17 months

Sheikh Raed Salah released from prison after serving sentence for inciting terrorism.

Leader of the northern Islamic Movement Sheikh Raed Salah gestures after leaving the district court in Jerusalem October 27, 2015.

Bennett expresses support for police amid Umm al-Fahm riots

Riots broke out in Umm al-Fahm in the early hours of Friday morning, injuring two Border Police officers.

 One of the cars that was burned during riots in Umm al-Fahm, November 3, 2021.

Umm al-Fahm riots: Border Police officers injured in ramming attack

A number of houses in Umm al-Fahm were set on fire on Thursday night in response to the murder of Mohammed Hamza Burgel.

 Israeli security forces in Umm al-Fahm to quell riots after a murder took place in the city on Thursday, November 2, 2021.

Strike to be held in Umm al-Fahm following killing of 17-year-old by police

17-year-old Muhammad Mahmid Qiyan was killed Wednesday after being shot by undercover police officers while sitting in a car with his friends.

General view picture shows the Arab-Israeli city of Umm al-Fahm in the foreground and Wadi Ara in the background

MAKOM members visit town hit by violent crime

Along with other areas of the Arab sector, the city of Umm al-Fahm has seen a spike in crime and violent activity in recent years.

Council of Mission-Driven Communities in a solidarity visit to Umm al-Fahm

United Arab List leader MK Mansour Abbas attacked by protesters

Protesters attacked United Arab List leader MK Mansour Abbas, and reportedly shot fireworks, and threw rocks at guards during the demonstration.

THE ARAB-ISRAELI city of Umm al-Fahm in the foreground and Wadi Ara in the background.

Umm el-Fahm freezes policing activities after violent weekend

Umm al-Fahm Mayor Dr. Samir Mahamid, who was injured during Friday's protest, has claimed that the police statement was "misleading at best."

Israeli policemen detain a protester during clashes in the Israeli-Arab town of Umm el-Fahm

Joint List MK injured during weekly Umm al-Fahm protests, four arrested

The weekly protests usually attract hundreds of participants. And while clashes with police are not uncommon, this week's protest was exceptional in their scope.

Israeli policemen detain a protester during clashes in the Israeli-Arab town of Umm el-Fahm