Abu Ghosh

What I learned speaking to Arabs voting in Israel's election - reporter's notebook

People were passionate about politics. Around 4,300 people voted in Abu Ghosh, which is 78 percent of the population. In Gilo, around 15,000 people voted, or 65-70 percent.

Arab Israelis and Israeli left-wing activist students take part in a rally marking the Nakba anniversary at Tel Aviv University, May 13, 2026.
STIRLING AUSTIN does Sinatra.

Abu Gosh fest in full bloom

 BRAZILIAN SINGER Elisete will appear at the Abu Ghosh Festival.

Abu Gosh Festival in Israel to intertwine tradition with innovation 

A New Hotel With About 120 Rooms Will Be Built


Live from Abu Ghosh, it’s the orchestra

The performance, which will be broadcast via YouTube, Facebook and on the ICO web site, takes place this evening (Thursday) at 8 p.m.

Bimkom is objecting to a new master plan for Abu Ghosh.

As nation enters lockdown, fireworks in Abu Ghosh seen from a distance

Police officers who were stationed at the nearby Hemed Junction, outside of Jerusalem, soon realized that a wedding was taking place in clear violation of the lockdown restrictions.

Fireworks illustrative

Then, here and now

With the likes of Bernius and Kammerchor Stuttgart around, now in its 28th year, the Abu Gosh Festival appears to be staying ahead of the game.

KAMMERCHOR STUTTGART

Classical music in a charming village

Abu Ghosh, a unique Arab village in the outskirts of Jerusalem, is a cultural gem and has so much more to offer Israeli tourists than just its famous hummus.

OUR LADY of the Ark of the Covenant Church.

Erdan: Israeli-Arab security guard slain in Har Adar was symbol of coexistence

"I am filled with sorrow. We will do everything so that many people see Youssef as an example, so they will see what a person he was, a person who loved people."

Relatives and friends carry the coffin of Youssef Othman, one of three guards killed in yesterday’s terrorist attack, during his funeral in Abu Ghosh.

Voices male and female at Abu Ghosh

A look at some of the music offerings at the Abu Ghosh Festival, taking place October 21-24.

Soprano Rona Israel-Kolatt (below) will perform with the Naama Women’s Ensemble

The sound of (vocal) music

The Abu Ghosh festival celebrates its 50th edition.

The Na'ama Choir

Hummus hampering tourism? Arab-Israeli restaurant accused of billing Chinese over $4,000

Debate erupts after Israeli tourism association posts alleged copy of bill to social media; restaurant owners claim foreign patrons had lavish meal.

Hummus

Israeli gymnast Shatilov secures Olympic spot thanks to top-10 finish in Rio

Alex Shatilov

Supernovae showered Earth with radioactive debris

Hebrew University scientists take part in international research project.

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