Northern Israel

Why can't Beirut be trusted to deal with Hezbollah? - analysis

More than a year has passed since Lebanon’s cabinet tasked the army with bringing all weapons under state control, but Hezbollah continues to fire at Israel and threaten civilians

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun meets with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, at the Maximos Mansion, in Athens, Greece, August 31, 2026
Edna Weinstock-Gabay CEO & Director General Keren Hayesod, United Israel Appeal

Aliyah and the future of northern Israel: turning solidarity into opportunity

An overlook of Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel.

JNF allocates NIS 33 million to rebuild border-adjacent northern towns 2-5 km from Lebanon

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon.

Katz threatens to conquer more Lebanese territory if Hezbollah joins Iranian attacks on Israel


Israeli law firms raise NIS 172,000 for northern communities in charity basketball tournament

Ten leading law firms competed in a charity basketball tournament in Tel Aviv to raise funds for families still recovering from the war.

Law firms raise NIS 172,000 for northern Israel communities with charity basketball game.

One person injured, one killed after light aircraft crashes in northern Israel

Israel's Fire and Rescue Authority announced that firefighters from the Hadera station had arrived at the scene and were working to extinguish a fire which had broken out and was spreading.

Rescue operations by Magen David Adom.

Reporter's notebook: Hezbollah's flags no longer intimidate Metula's residents

Israel's northernmost community was in the direct line of fire of Hezbollah terrorists. Now, residents and tourists are returning as the IDF has pushed back Hezbollah forces.

Mural in the northern Israel city of Metula, 2026

IDF Home Front Haifa District is 'readier than ever' for Iran, Houthis - interview

"We have learned a lot about responding to home front disasters emanating from multiple fronts," the district commander said about the most recent drill he directed in the Haifa region.

Soldiers of the home front during a recent drill.

Reporter's Notebook: Tourists visit northern Israel as sense of normalcy returns to kibbutzim

In 2024 this area was a warzone. Most of the residents had been evacuated, including the entire city of Kiryat Shmona. Today, it’s hard to remember now how forsaken this place was during the war.

Hunin castle just outside Margaliot and less than 1 kilometer from the Israel-Lebanon border.

IDF bars hikers from entering parts of northern Israel over Sukkot

The restricted areas - IDF training grounds - are located throughout the Golan Heights, the Carmel region, Ramot Menashe, and the Netofa area.

IDF soldiers patrol by the Lebanese border in northern Israel, June 9, 2026

Businesses shocked in Kiryat Shmona: State demands $68 million return

Blow to northern businesses: Out of nearly $1.7 billion transferred to the city, the Tax Authority is demanding hundreds of millions back.

Impact site in Kiryat Shmona.

Bennett unveils 'Confrontation Line Law' proposing expanded tax, municipal benefits for North

Under the proposal, the confrontation line would be expanded from communities located within 0-9 km. of the border to those within 0-12 km.

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett attends an election campaign event for his B'Yachad party, in Ramat Hasharon, August 20, 2026

Tel Jezreel lookout gets fresh new look with upgraded accessibility

Jezreel Valley lookout gets makeover: Paths renewed, new view point added, shaded seating built, and site made accessible for disabled visitors.

Tel Jezreel.

Police commissioner, district commander participate in race honoring fallen Druze community members

After the race began, Levi ran alongside Israel Police officers as a gesture of respect and appreciation for fallen members of the Druze community who died serving the state and its citizens.

Newly appointed Police Commissioner Daniel Levi at a ceremony of new appointments and ranks of the Israeli police, at the Ministry of National Security in Jerusalem, on July 4, 2023.