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


Suspect in 2021 bombing of Nazareth Health Ministry office brought to Israel

An indictment filed against Kalibat charged him with positioning an explosive device in the vicinity of the Health Ministry's office in Nazareth, subsequently detonating it via a remote control.

View of the Health Ministry offices in the aftermath of the bombing in 2021.

Debris and fragments cause damage in North following Hezbollah rocket barrages

Magen David Adom announced that a 58-year-old woman was reported to have been lightly wounded by shrapnel, and a 61 year old man was seriously wounded.

 Rocket shrapnel in the north on Tuesday 24 September 2024

Attached to a chair: Police find long-legged buzzard while looking for illegal weapons

The buzzard, which was kept illegally, was found attached to a chair by a string, the police added.

 Police and border police officers find a long-legged buzzard attached to a chair.

'Sick massacre:' Three family members are butchered in Nazareth murder-suicide

A shooter in Nazareth targets family members before committing suicide, leaving three dead and others injured. Police view it as a family conflict, not criminal activity.

 Nazareth, Galilee region with the Basilica of Annunciation on background.

A starry night in Bethlehem: Eretz Nehederet at it again in latest skit

Stranger Things star Brett Gelman put his rich comedic talent to use to support Israel during wartime by performing in a sketch on the comedy show.

Brett Gelman appears on 'Eretz Nehederet.'

Police find guns, ammo inside washing machine after shooting incident

A Nazareth resident faces indictment after shooting incident leads to the discovery of firearms and ammunition concealed inside his washing machine.

 The washing machine that surprised the police

Shin Bet, police arrest 3 suspects in Nazareth mayor candidate shooting

The suspects who wounded Nazareth mayoral candidate Musaab Duchan, his brother, and another person ahead of local elections were arrested.

Two squad crime organization members arrested in Nazareth.

3 injured in shooting in Nazareth, including mayoral candidate

Police have opened an investigation into the incident. The mayoral candidate was identified as Musaab Duchan.

Two squad crime organization members arrested in Nazareth.

Israel Police uncover Nazareth tunnel used to hide weapons, criminals

The police discovered the tunnel opening in an abandoned house, finding ammunition and other evidence inside.

 A tunnel used by criminal organizations in Nazareth.

Israeli gangsters caught 'with a bullet in the barrel' mid-crime spree

The gang members had allegedly shot at several businesses and set a car on fire when officers received a report about the arson.

Two squad crime organization members arrested in Nazareth.