Haifa

After watching the Patria sink, Eliyahu Hakim vowed revenge. At 20, he went to the gallows unbowed. Decades later, his legacy endures.

Prosecutors say a 22-year-old from Haifa worked with Iranian intelligence, built a home bomb lab, manufactured TATP, and plotted attacks in Israel, including targeting former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. According to the indictment, he even offered to act as a suicide bomber.

Iran launched two barrages toward wide swaths of Israel. Interceptor fragments struck two points inside the Haifa refinery complex, sparking a fire. Air-quality checks found no hazardous leak. Separately, a Yokneam resident was lightly wounded by shrapnel.

Ancient pilgrims, devoted students, and centuries of tradition offer conflicting answers to a single question: where does Ramban truly rest? A journey through history, faith, and the enduring legacy of one of Judaism’s greatest scholars.

Rabbi Aharon Mendel decided to follow his truth, leaving a prestigious position rather than compromising his values. This is the story of a rabbi who transcended cultural lines to unite communities and strive for a greater good.

In the face of destruction, residents of Haifa share powerful stories of survival, faith, and miracles they witnessed during the massive wildfire.