Northern Israel

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
Soldiers of the home front during a recent drill.

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

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

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

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

IDF bars hikers from entering parts of northern Israel over Sukkot


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

Israeli resident charged over ISIS ties, marking fourth in under two weeks

The concentrated run of cases includes two alleged plots to attack Israeli security forces and a former IDF soldier accused of training to join ISIS abroad. 

Israel Police and IDF readiness drills continue as part of Operations Advancing the Wall and Southern Wind to prepare in case of future Octover 7-style attacks, September 7, 2026.

Police locate stolen IDF shoulder-fired missile, 10 flash grenades during two ops. in Galilee

Since the start of 2026, police have seized over 610 deadly weapons and arrested countless suspects in the fight against violent crime.

MATADOR-style shoulder missile seized by Israel Police and IDF in northern Israel, September 6, 2026.

IDF cleared Hezbollah terrorists from tunnels under Ali al-Taher ridge, Katz announces

The announcement came following warnings issued to areas in northern Israel Friday evening of upcoming IDF strikes on southern Lebanon.

Smoke rises following an explosion during the destruction of infrastructure along the Israel-Lebanon border. August 31, 2026.