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Synagogue targeted in first such arson attack in modern N. Macedonian history

Alleged surveillance footage depicted two men climbing a fence before dousing a building with an accelerant. Police identified a fuel canister at the scene and evidence of fire damage.

Synagogue targeted in first such arson attack in modern N. Macedonian history, April 12, 2026.
BEYONDSKIN new store, Ofer HaKiryon Mall.

After a period we all wanted beauty – Israel’s top fragrance chain opens in the North

An N12 News infographic detailing how the IDF Home Front Command could extend the warning time that Israelis have to reach shelter when Hezbollah fires rockets from Lebanon, March 27, 2026.

IDF Home Front Command to extend siren warning times for Hezbollah rockets

Israeli soldiers operate near the Lebanese border, in northern Israel, March 16, 2026

An existential buffer: To secure North, Israel must push Hezbollah beyond the Litani - opinion


The most surprising stop on the way to Mount Hermon: A bite you can't miss

Thousands head to Mount Hermon in the snow, and in Majdal Shams, a family café awaits with a story of perseverance, reopening, and croissants that have become a local hit.

Croissant, Dam in Majdal Shams.

In a NIS 142M deal: Israel Canada buys two hotels in the north

Israel Canada Hotels will buy 50% of the Galilion Hotel in the Hula Valley and Kfar Giladi Hotel in the Upper Galilee, boosting its presence in northern Israel’s popular vacation spots.

Galilion Hotel – Galilion View.

A beautiful and winding path: The Golan Heights reopens

The Heights raise the bar in 2026: New sites, delicious food, and stunning winter atmosphere.

Travelers in the Golan.

IDF deploys soldiers, tank, attack helicopter to remove threat from Israel-Lebanon border

According to the military, activity in the area is currently ongoing and it is in contact with with the relevant authorities to provide updates on the situation as it develops. 

IDF reserve soldiers take part in a surprise military drill in northern Israel along the border with Lebanon and Syria, a day after Hezbollah's chief of staff, Haytham Ali Tabatabai's assassination, Golan Heights, November 24, 2025

Not giving up on the north: Vacation packages at Kfar Giladi hotel

Returning to the Galilee: Despite border tensions, Kfar Giladi Hotel offers winter packages with wine tours, spa experiences, chef meals, outdoor activities, and a ZUMU Museum exhibition.

Upper Galilee.

Israel's hi-tech paradox: Record degrees, stagnant employment for Arab graduates - opinion

While the academic system has succeeded in producing a new, educated generation of young Arabs, the labor market itself remains largely closed to them.

Tsofen encourages the establishment and development of hi-tech centers in major Arab cities and communities.

In an unexpected location: The new hotel that draws attention

Between art, nature, and a Mediterranean view: A cornerstone laid for a luxury wellness hotel in Ein Hod, joining a new wave of tourism development on the Carmel coast.

First hotel in Ein Hod.

The north awakens: The attraction everyone has been waiting for returns after more than two years

After a long suspension due to the security situation in the north, Rosh Hanikra Tourism renews the cable car activity and invites visitors to return and enjoy the grottoes and the unique view.

Rosh Hanikra Cable Car.

Developing Israel’s periphery is vital for economy, aliyah - opinion

As Israel plans for the arrival of its next 10 million, the periphery must play a leading role. The region is hiding in plain sight. Now is the time to see it.

NEW APARTMENTS are under construction in Katzrin this month. The importance of developing our periphery – the Galilee, the Golan, and the Negev – is increasingly evident, the writer maintains.

A perfect autumn trip: The family trail everyone’s talking about in the Golan

At the foot of Mount Hermon, 1,200m high, the 3.2 km Sa’ar Stream Trail offers waterfalls, basalt cliffs, and stunning views. Medium difficulty, ideal for autumn, families, and couples.

The Golan in Autumn.