One would expect that the two groups representing two purely Arab cities would have the best relations, but this is not the case for many reasons. In a proposal by Umm al-Fahim to join the Palestinian Authority, the city's residents voted 83% to remain unchanged, that is, under Israeli rule! Contrary to Nazareth, which is considered the city with the largest Palestinian nationalism.
The climate was recently triggered by the transfer of Ali El Katib who, taking advantage of a clause in his contract, left Akhi to go (as he said) to a bigger team and with a perspective for the First Division! So in a hostile environment today, Um against an Akhi who wants points of salvation and who, under the new coach, has recovered competitively.