alFahm
Umm al-Fahm (Arabic: أم الفحم) is a city in the Haifa District of Israel, located in the Wadi Ara valley in the western Galilee, near the Green Line that marks the border with the West Bank. It is one of the larger Arab-majority communities in Israel and serves as a regional center for surrounding Arab towns and villages.
With a predominantly Palestinian Arab population, Umm al-Fahm is largely Muslim, with a Christian minority and
The area around Umm al-Fahm has ancient roots, and in the modern era the community developed under
The local economy combines commerce, services, and small industries. The city hosts markets and local shops,
Umm al-Fahm has several elementary and secondary schools and is served by mosques, churches, and cultural facilities.
Governed by a municipal council, Umm al-Fahm coordinates with national and regional authorities on development, housing,