Kiryat shmona

Gov’t approves millions for border cities in North under Hezbollah fire

The move is intended to “strengthen resilience and support community relief efforts, reflecting a clear policy: the enemy evacuates, while Israel’s residents remain strong in their homes."

Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a missile fired from Lebanon toward Israel caused damage in the northern Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona, March 23, 2026.
United Hatzalah members at an Iranian missile impact site in Arad, March 2026

Two wounded after Hezbollah rocket shrapnel hits bus in Kiryat Shmona

 Moshe Davidovich at the border with Lebanon.

Iran missiles, Hezbollah drones renew fear for residents along Israel’s northern border

Leonardo Club Dead Sea hotel

Until the end of March: Fattal Hotels offers northern residents a break during challenging times


Nomads again: Barda’s Ironi Kiryat Shmona scrambles for season restart

Kiryat Shmona, which sits on the northern border just a stone’s throw from Lebanon, has suffered from almost nonstop rocket and drone attacks, forcing many of its residents to evacuate the city.

IRONI KIRYAT SHMONA head coach Shay Barda and his displaced squad resumed training in Shefayim while preparing for the Israeli league’s restart amid the ongoing conflict.

'We can't hold out much longer': Kiryat Shmona mayor speaks on persistent Hezbollah border threat

Stern made a direct appeal to decision-makers in Jerusalem, urging them to reach a permanent resolution to eliminate the security threat.

 SOLDIERS ARRIVE at the scene where a missile fired from Lebanon struck a home in Kiryat Shmona last November.

Hapoel Beersheba leapfrogs Beitar Jerusalem back into first place

Beersheba will face second-place Beitar Jerusalem in its next league match.

MACCABI TEL AVIV teammates Dor Peretz (left) and Sayed Abu Farchi celebrate during their 4-1 Premier League victory over Ironi Kiryat Shmona on Monday night.

Canadian foundation announces $50 million gift to new University of Kiryat Shmona

The donation, described by the institution as the largest in its history, will support the establishment of the “Roadburg Campus.”

Tel-Hai, recently approved as the University of Kiryat Shmona in the Galilee, announced a CAD $50 million donation from the Vancouver-based Ronald S. Roadburg Foundation. February 2.

Gov’t approves multi-year plan to rehabilitate Kiryat Shmona, northern cities impacted by war

The decision was made in the weekly government meeting, which was convened in Kiryat Shmona. It was led by Prime Minister Netanyahu, who vowed to invest billions of shekels in the area.

The government approved a multi-year plan to rehabilitate northern communities along the Lebanon border.

Northern Israeli moshav head decries 'performative' cabinet meeting in Kiryat Shmona

Davidi said the ministers’ arrival in the north, more than two years after the war began, amounts to “a certificate of poverty” for the government.

Residents of the northern city of Kiryat Shmona check missile attack damages at the city's Central Bus Station and Mall, Kiryat Shmona, Northern Israel on November 27, 2024.

IDF concludes Hebron security operation, begins tactical drill in Kiryat Shmona

In the joint Hebron operation, the IDF searched approximately 350 structures and apprehended 14 individuals wanted for terrorism related activity.

Israeli soldiers carrying weapons walk during a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the West Bank, December 20, 2025

Council for Higher Education approves Kiryat Shmona University in effort to rebuild northern Israel

"The decision to approve the Kiryat Shmona University of the Galilee is a central step in the process of restoring and strengthening Kiryat Shmona," said Education Minister Yoav Kisch.

Council for Higher Education approves the Kiryat Shmona University of the Galilee.

Israel's North needs a long-term plan, commitment to rebuild - opinion

Rebuilding Israel's North will not come from magic solutions, but from long-term thinking and real commitment.

 Yuval neighborhood in Kiryat Shmona.

Sixteen injured in car accidents in northern Israel

All of those wounded were evacuated to Ziv Medical Center in Safed by Magen David Adom (MDA), the hospital's spokesperson confirmed later in the day. 

A Magen David Adom ambulance; illustrative.