Nazareth

Israeli-Arab singer from Nazareth, Elyanna, takes the stage at 2026 World Cup opening ceremony

The Israeli-Arab singer delivered a high-energy set featuring a powerful vocal performance. She is reportedly the only artist of Middle Eastern descent on FIFA's official soundtrack.

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Canada v Bosnia and Herzegovina - Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada - June 12, 2026 Elyanna performs during the opening ceremony before the match.
Israeli Border Police snipers take position near the separation barrier during an operation against illegal Palestinian infiltrators, April 28, 2026.

Border Guard, detectives arrest suspect moments after shooting during Nazareth operations

Modified shotgun found at the home of a 51-year-old man in Kafr Kanna on April 26, 2026.

Galilee resident arrested after police seize Palestinian flags, military uniforms from his home

 An illustrative image of an Iranian agent in the backdrop of an Iranian flag.

Nazareth woman indicted on charges of spying for Iran, passing sensitive data from ministry job


If it’s Christmas time, it must be Nazareth

Nazareth is city full of contrasts; it is home to both mosques broadcasting prayers five times a day from the muezzin and church bells ringing out the hour every hour.

THE NAZARETH GOLDEN Crown Hotel is a great starting off point to enjoy all the Christmas offerings in the city.

Innovation: Nazareth – a holy city and a hi-tech haven

Israel’s largest Arab city, situated at the foot of the Nazareth Range hills, is the picturesque home for approximately 75,000 residents of predominantly Muslim and Christian origin.

THE CHURCH of the Annunciation in Nazareth

KFC officially returning to Israel in fourth (but not-kosher) attempt

The first branch of the new KFC chain will open in Nazareth this month; Negotiations are ongoing for more locations around the country

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) tenders, a bucket and box of chicken are seen in this picture illustration

Nazareth gets tuneful

As Nazareth gears up for Christmas, violinist Nabil Aboud Ashkar and the Polyphony NPO he heads present a stocking full of music.

COLLEGIUM VOCALE Hannover conductor Florian Lohmann.

End the discrimination

Israel police car (Illustrative)

Woman Arab Doctor Defies Odds Running an Emergency Room

Dr. Shaden Salameh blazes new ground in Israel

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Israeli-Arab school: Drop Education Ministry’s overseas travel course

Educators, parents in Nazareth say online curriculum used to prep those going abroad on school trips omits alternative narratives

A WOMAN walks past a mural painted in the colors of the Palestinian flag, in Nazareth on May 9.

Arab-Israeli school demands end to ministry’s ‘racist propaganda’ course

Educators, parents in Nazareth say online curriculum used to prep those going abroad on school-trips ignores Arab, left-wing narratives.

People walking in Nazareth

Nazareth Illit changes its name to Nof Hagalil

After years of confusion, the northern Israeli town gets an independent identity.

Nof HaGalil city hall

Talking about philosophy in Tel Aviv

Some 100 speakers will engage audiences in all-night discussions ranging from linguistic justice to Jews leaving France, at the 5th Tel Aviv Night of Philosophy tomorrow.

A RAPT AUDIENCE at the Tel Aviv Night of Philosophy.