Israel’s Christian population grows to 180,300 on Christmas 2024 The religious minority makes up 1.8% of the country's total population. Dec. 25, 2024
Nazareth man charged with spying for Hezbollah during war Muhammad Saadi, 19, allegedly provided information about rocket impact sites, aircraft movements and IDF positions. Dec. 20, 2024
Galilee teacher arrested on charges of glorifying Oct. 7 Hamas massacre "Zero tolerance for incitement and supporters of terrorism!" tweeted National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Oct. 8, 2024
Israeli raid shuts down Al Jazeera’s Nazareth studio The confiscated equipment included a camera, TVU transmitter, tripod and audio kit used to directly transmit live broadcasts. May 9, 2024
3 arrested in Nazareth for planning Hamas-inspired attacks The suspects, an adult and two minors, had produced firebombs which they planned to use against Israeli security forces, according to the indictment. July 10, 2023
Nazareth resident indicted for transferring millions to Islamic Jihad The money was intended to support the families of imprisoned and slain terrorists. June 4, 2023
ISIS cell in Nazareth plotted to attack a Muslim school ‘viewed as infidel’ The six members of the cell had also plotted attacks on a bus station in northern Israel and a police station in Nazareth, according to Israel’s security services. Oct. 2, 2022
‘We can support the mission of building up the Arab Israeli high-tech sector’ Bahraini Ambassador to Israel Khaled Al Jalahma visits Nazareth and learns about Jewish-Arab nonprofit’s plans to close socioeconomic gaps through investment in high-tech. July 11, 2022
Some 165,000 Christians to visit Israel during holiday season, says Tourism Ministry On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the Israeli Tourism Ministry will provide free shuttle service between Jerusalem and Bethlehem for Christian pilgrims. Dec. 11, 2019
