 The two Druze towns of Daliyat al-Karmel and Isfiya were merged to become one city, initially known as Daliyat al-Karmel-Isfiya, later renamed to Carmel City in 2005.However, the merger was opposed by many residents.Residents did not adopt the new city, instead continued to refer to themselves as being from Daliyat al-Karmel or Isfiya.