Haifa
Haifa is a port city in northern Israel. It is the third largest city in the country, and is considered diverse in its population. Of its almost 300,000 residents, 25% are immigrants or descendent of immigrants from the former Soviet Union and 10% are Arab. 14% of the the residents are Christian, and 4% are Muslim. Haifa is a holy city for the Baha'i faith, and is home to the famous Baha’i Gardens.
Haifa’s port is the largest in the country. In addition to the vital docks, it also has several chemical and oil refineries. It has the largest business park in Israel, featuring some of the branch offices of the most competitive and global companies in the world.
In addition to the Baha’i Gardens, Haifa has several other tourist attractions. It also has the restored German Colony which was founded by the Templers, Mount Carmel national park, and an artists colony.
Haifa is home to the Technion University, Israel’s oldest university and the top ranked education center in Israel and the Middle East.
Haifa is the birthplace of Naftali Bennett, Gene Simmons, and the members of Infected Mushrooms.
Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old gold ring in excavation of Israeli national park
“I was amazed by the find. To my delight, I also discovered a pair of gold earrings, but the ring, with its small and unique design, really moved me," volunteer Eddie Lipsman said.
Raffaello, Haifa: Hard to believe one of the best restaurants in the north is hidden inside a mall
In central Carmel: 170 new apartments to replace 56 old ones
Grapevine July 20, 2025: Lacking patriotism
Bazan oil refinery in Haifa partially resumes operations after Iranian missile strike
The company stated that it is "insured against indirect damage and loss of profits resulting from acts of terrorism and war, with coverage up to $250 million."
A first in the north: Luxury maternity hotel opens next to Carmel Hospital in Haifa
Carmel Baby, the first maternity hotel in Haifa and the north, offers luxury stays, 24/7 medical care, a kosher restaurant, and special launch rates for new mothers and their families.
After Haifa hit, IDF probe finds radar missed Iran missile attack completely
The IDF completely reversed its story and said that a ballistic missile hit Haifa without sirens because the radar system had missed identifying the missile.
Iranian ballistic missile damages oldest, second oldest mosques in Haifa
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said that the attack had injured the Muslim clerics who were in Al Jarina Mosque at the time.
Israel publishes names of civilians killed in Bazan blast
The Bazan Group announced Monday evening that all of its oil refineries and subsidiaries were shut down as a result of the deadly strike.
Haifa oil refinery's facilities shut down following Iranian missile strike
The company stated that it is collaborating with the Israel Electric Corporation, which "immediately mobilized," to restore a regular electricity supply to the complex as quickly as possible.
Iranian strike on Haifa oil refinery plant kills three
Danny Abraham, 59, from Kiryat Motzkin, was announced as one of the victims killed in the missile strike.
Iran’s missile barrage hits Bazan oil refinery, causing temporary shutdown
Though a majority of the Haifa Bay is still operational, Iran's attack caused localized damage to transmission pipes.
IDF: 80-90% of Iranian missiles intercepted, but 24 Israelis killed in attacks
To date, the Iranian missile salvos have focused on the Gush Dan/Tel Aviv/central Israel area, the Haifa area, and the Beersheba area.
Three more bodies recovered from site of Iranian missile attack in Haifa
The total number of those killed on Sunday night and the early hours has now reached eight, with 22 civilians having been killed since the start of the conflict.
Energy grids and plants in Haifa, central Israel damaged by Iranian attacks - report
Iranian media hailed the alleged fire, insisting it had been their target for attacks in the North, despite the majority of impacted rockets landing on residential homes.
