Northern Israel
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.
Magnitude 3.7 earthquake strikes northern Israel, Defense Minister calls emergency meeting
Israelis eye quick northern getaways as Hermon snow looms this weekend
Isrotel expands its presence in the North with Ayala Hotel in Upper Galilee
Northern Israeli businesses get new aid package from non-profits as government lags
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS | Knesset approves benefits for war-affected businesses in Israel's North, but owners say delayed payments and narrow eligibility are forcing some to close shop.
‘10,000 Diaspora volunteers needed to rebuild Israel’s North,’ says Israeli group
Following a ceasefire in Lebanon, One Heart organization has already mobilized over 5,000 volunteers to carry out aid missions in the North and prepare for the return of displaced residents.
Hezbollah planned to target Metula Chabad before raid plans were thwarted, rabbi says
Rabbi Moshe Sasonkin claimed senior officials warned Hezbollah had collected information on him for a future attack.
Nearly half of North's evacuees undecided about returning home - poll
The survey revealed that 44% of evacuees remain undecided about returning to their homes, with only 5% having decided not to return.
Rujm el-Hiri mystery deepens: Golan Heights site not what previously thought, research indicates
A theory of the site was that its walls and entrances aligned with astronomical bodies, but as the site has shifted from its original position, it does not correspond to celestial observations
Heightened alert: Vets fear rabies entering Israel via animals from Lebanon, Syria
"Due to the war in the north, the borders have opened, allowing free movement of animals—jackals, foxes, and dogs."
Police make hanukkiah from Hezbollah rocket shrapnel for North
Public representatives, security forces who served in the war, and families of those killed will be present to light the hanukkiah each night, the police stated.
Northern residents distraught as project coordinator resigns over reduced role
“With Minister Elkin’s entry into the position, my role and responsibilities were significantly altered," Marom's resignation letter stated.
Ganei Tikva, Kiryat Shmona municipalities team up to rehabilitate the war-damaged northern city
Lizzie Deleriche, the mayor of Ganei Tikva, said Kiryat Shmona had “endured painful and complex damage” and that all of Israel is responsible for one another.
Despite ceasefire, residents of northern Israel are wary of return, fearing another Oct. 7
There are no schools open, banks are mostly closed, health clinics aren’t operating, and there’s hardly any place to buy food.