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.
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
Iranian strike on Haifa oil refinery plant kills three
Iran’s missile barrage hits Bazan oil refinery, causing temporary shutdown
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.
At least 15 wounded, fire breaks out in northern Israel in latest Iranian missile salvo
United Hatzalah said that it had received several reports of impacts around the country. ZAKA reported a direct hit on a residential building in northern Israel.
Iran fails to strike targets in Israel as it fires afternoon salvo
Israelis on social media reported hearing explosions, particularly in the Tel Aviv and Haifa areas.
Lives cut short as children, educators, families killed in Iranian strikes overnight
At the scene of the Bat Yam strikes this afternoon, President Isaac Herzog reflected on what he called a “very sad and difficult morning.”
Five Israelis, including mother and two daughters, killed in barrage on North
At least 28 were wounded in a Saturday night barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles on towns and cities in Israel's North.
Syrian girl receives life-saving treatment at Rambam Hospital in Haifa
The evacuation and treatment of Syrians at Israeli hospitals have been a part of ongoing humanitarian initiatives, with full approval from military censors to ensure safety and well-being.
Haifa Airport gets a duty-free shop: A new era for the historic terminal
Layam won the tender to open a 200m² duty-free store at Haifa Airport. The shop will open soon, marking the airport’s full return to international operations.
Duty Free to open at Haifa Airport. Here’s what awaits you there
A duty-free store will open at Haifa International Airport and will cover an area of approximately 200 square meters. The store will offer travelers perfumes, alcoholic beverages, and more.
Air Haifa begins regular flights from Haifa to Rhodes twice a week
Air Haifa expands its pilot team to support growth, recruiting certified, experienced pilots from France, Finland, Greece, and the Czech Republic through ongoing hiring and training efforts.
