Umm al-fahm

‘Violent and baseless raid’: Human rights group demands probe of police over Umm el-Fahm wedding

The Mossawa Center said police used stun grenades, a Taser, and disproportionate force during the Saturday night raid, although no weapons were found and no arrests were made.

Israel Police conducting an operation, July 13, 2026.
Approximately 80 cows are corralled after wandering into a firing range during an IDF Golani Brigade training exercise on August 17, 2026

WATCH: IDF halts Golani Brigade drill after 80 cows wander into firing range in North

Knesset Education Committee chair MK Zvi Sukkot visits Umm el-Fahm, June 28, 2026.

Umm el-Fahm schools close in protest of MK Zvi Sukkot visit

A HAAT delivery man

HAAT continues to grow: Launches collaboration with Yango Deli and Israel Post


IDF, police arrest eleven for criminal, terror-related activity over weekend

Two were arrested for terror-related activity in the West Bank, while nine were arrested for criminal activity in Umm al-Fahm.

 Israeli security forces in Umm al-Fahm to quell riots after a murder took place in the city on Thursday, November 2, 2021.

25-year-old killed in Ramle in third weekend criminal shooting

The 25-year-old from Ramle was found with penetrating wounds after an apparent conflict in the city. He was taken to Shamir Medical Center in Tzrifin, where he was pronounced dead.

 View of an Israel Police vehicle.

Murder wave in Israel continues as police probe three overnight incidents

Police opened investigations into all three incidents that occurred between Sunday night and Monday morning.

 Israel Police during operation in Israel's North to thwart murder attempts, April 27, 2025. (Ilustrative)

Israel bans two Hamas-related NGOs operating in the north

The two NGOs were a direct continuation of the 2015 outlawed Northern Branch of the Islamic Movement.

 Raed Salah, leader of the northern branch of the Islamic Movement in Israel at a court hearing in Haifa. February 10, 2020.

Israel indicts Umm el-Fahm resident who pledged allegiance to ISIS

This individual, named Abdel Rahman Muhammad Ibrahim Mahajana, 19, also participated in anti-Israel riots during Operation Guardian of the Walls three years ago.

Objects found in the custody of a resident in Umm al-Fahm who swore allegiance to ISIS.

Culture Ministry awards Umm el-Fahem gallery with museum status, adopts new name

Meanwhile, Rahat was selected to form the country’s first Arab acting studio. This is the first time state support has been offered to an Arab cultural institution.

  Said Abu Shakra.

For Arab schools in Israel, students struggle to master fundamental skills

Education affairs: ICEI and the Education Ministry’s Tamkin program looks to create equal opportunities.

 IRAQ AL-SHABAAB SCHOOL in Umm el-Fahm has been classified as one of the lowest-performing ‘red’ elementary schools in the country.

Arab-Israeli recruited by Hamas to carry out terror bombing, arrested by Shin Bet

The new suspect is the latest in a series of Israeli citizens arrested for working with Hamas in the past year.

 A member of Hamas takes part in a rally during the 35th anniversary of Hamas founding, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip December 14, 2022.

Architect and craftsman Amir Rozei flourishes in Eretz Israel

Rozei’s art installations are on display during a two-month group exhibition at the Umm el-Fahm Art Gallery from May 20. His solo exhibition will premiere at the Art Lab in Tel Aviv on June 1.

 Amir Rozei

IDF soldier injured in West Bank shooting as riots erupt across Israel

Among the cities where riots broke out were Jerusalem, Umm el-Fahm and Sakhnin.

 Palestinian demonstrators burn tires during a protest over tension in Jerusalem, at the Israel-Gaza border fence, east of Gaza City April 5, 2023.