Northern Israel

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

“If Hezbollah joins Iran in an attack on Israel, it will be dealt a heavy blow and lose additional territory in southern Lebanon, in the areas of Nabatieh and Litani," said the defense minister.

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon.
Emergency personnel respond to bus crash on Highway 91 in which one person was killed and and dozens more were injured on October 14, 2026.

One killed, 19 injured in bus-truck collision on Route 91 in northern Israel

Injured students and teachers arrive at Ziv Medical Center in Safed, northern Israel, following an explosion of suspected unexploded ordnance during a school trip near the Israeli border with Lebanon, October 12, 2026.

Field trip tragedy shows Israel needs answers, not a blame game - editorial

Rescue forces respond to explosion in northern Israel, October 12, 2026.

Education Ministry approved deadly school trip route despite KKL-JNF safety warning - report


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.

Mountain bikers head north as Winner Epic Israel announces return to Galilee after 3 years of war

“After three years in which this region was almost entirely off the cycling map, we want to be among the first to return," Gal Tsachor said.

MOUNTAIN BIKERS race along the trails of Israel’s Western Galilee during Winner Epic Israel, which will return to the region in October for the first time since the war forced the closure of the trails nearly three years ago.

Baby girl born in northern Israel marks first birth of Jewish New Year 5787

"She had a natural birth without pain medication and cooperated amazingly throughout the entire process," said Shift Supervisor and Deputy Midwife Tahrir Masalha.

The first birth of the new year 5787 at the North Medical Center (Poriya).

25 ViZionaries: Raz Malka - No. 13

Co-founded Lobby 1701, a movement that shares the story of the North

Raz Malka, co-founded Lobby 1701