2006 saw it in the middle of a small war when Hezbollah fired Katyusha rockets toward this city, killing Jews and Arabs alike.  
The modern era for this city is considered to have started in 1761, when the local Arab leader built a wall around the town.  The 19th Century saw increased development from German influence, and by 1908 the Hejaz Railway had come to this port city.  It is one of the most religiously-diverse cities in the Middle East, and the holiest site of a notable religion is here.  2006 saw it in the middle of a small war when Hezbollah fired Katyusha rockets toward this city, killing Jews and Arabs alike.  For ten points, name this third- largest Israeli city, home of the Technion and built on the slopes of Mount Carmel.
The modern era for this city is considered to have started in 1761, when the local Arab leader built a wall around the town.  
{Haifa}