Nazareth

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

An indictment was filed in the Nazareth District Court by the Northern District Attorney's Office following an intensive investigation by the Northern District police into the incident.

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Israeli Border Police snipers take position near the separation barrier during an operation against illegal Palestinian infiltrators, April 28, 2026.
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

Israeli security forces obtained a search warrant for the 51-year-old man's apartment after receiving a tip that he was in possession of illegal weapons. 

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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

According to the indictment, Abu Abed’s contact with the handler began around October, after she was approached on Telegram by someone who initially presented the work as innocuous paid filming jobs.

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Christian worshippers take part in the Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City during the Easter holiday on April 11, 2026.

'A beacon of tolerance': Holy Fire ceremony marked in Jerusalem's Old City

Jerusalem's Municipality had worked with the Tourism and Interior Ministries to prepare for the event, with Mayor Moshe Lion extending his blessing to the Jerusalem Christian community.

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Eating our way through Nazareth this Independence Day

Mona’s Nazarene tasting tour has five stops, each more decadent than the one before.

MAY 6, 2021ByBRIAN BLUM
TOUR GUIDE Mona at the Elbabour spice mill

An Israeli striker making his mark abroad

Blue-and-white soccer star Munas Dabbur reflects on European success, Nazareth origins and goals.

MARCH 31, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAELI STRIKER Munas Dabbur has settled into his role with Bundesliga club Hoffenheim and is a key factor in the blue-and-white’s World Cup qualifying campaign.

Suliman’s journey from ‘Fauda’ to Knesset to Nazareth

Hisham Suliman been busy during the pandemic working on new productions at the Fringe Theater in Nazareth, where he is a director as well as an actor.

MARCH 6, 2021ByHANNAH BROWN
HISHAM SULIMAN in the new KAN series ‘Sweetie’s Party.’

In Israel's largest Arab city, a Nazarene defends Netanyahu

In the build-up to a fourth election in two years, Salam has hosted Netanyahu in Israel's largest Arab city, disparaged protests against him.

FEBRUARY 11, 2021ByREUTERS
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu visits a coronavirus vaccination facility in Nazareth earlier this month.

Arab leaders call for boycott of 'deceitful' meeting with Netanyahu

"For 13 years Bibi has done nothing, this meeting is part of his election campaign and I won't take part in that."

JANUARY 17, 2021ByEVE YOUNG, TOBIAS SIEGAL
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen at a Clalit clinic in Nazereth.

Jesus’ birthplace became a pilgrimage site earlier than previously thought

But when did Christians start traveling to places in Israel associated with events described in the Bible for religious reasons?

DECEMBER 24, 2020ByHANNAH BROWN
A view of a mass in memory of the late Pope John Paul II in front of the sepulchre in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem's Old city.

'Tis the season: Babies don Christmas onesies in Nazareth hospital

In recent days, Nazareth residents have been trying to rejoice and celebrate as much as possible within the COVID-19 restrictions.

DECEMBER 20, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Babies don Christmas onesies at Nazareth EMMS Hospital

Liturgical sounds from Nazareth and beyond head online

Ticket prices for all the events in the festival program range from NIS 10 to NIS 150, and offer the public access to the Zoom-broadcast concerts as well discussions with the artists.

DECEMBER 10, 2020ByBARRY DAVIS
YAGEL AND URIAH Harosh, backed by a four-piece choral lineup.

Health Ministry aims to make Nazareth ‘green’ by Christmas

On Friday, the Health Ministry listed Nazareth as having the second highest number of new infections in the last week.

NOVEMBER 28, 2020ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Nachman Ash visits Nazareth on November 28, 2020

Have archaeologists found Jesus's childhood home in Nazareth?

This spot was first suggested as the home of Jesus and his family in the 19th century.

NOVEMBER 27, 2020ByHANNAH BROWN
The first century house is seen at the Sisters of Nazareth site.