Kiryat Shmona

Kiryat Shmona mayor to left wing extremist: 'Persona non Grata'

After MK Ofer Cassif requested to visit Kiryat Shmona to show his support, Mayor Avichai Stern responds, 'before you ask to show support, stop weakening us.'

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets

Barrage of over 50 rockets fired towards the north

Sirens heard during the night in Kiryat Shmona and other communities in the north. At least 50 launches towards Israeli territory were identified. Classes will be held as usual.

War in מorthern Israel:

Israeli journalist demands: Give Nasrallah an ultimatum

Israeli journalist Menachem Horowitz misses his home in Kiryat Shmona, but realizes that returning home may be a few years away. In the meantime, two Torah scrolls protect his home.

Smotrich at Kiryat Shmona yeshiva

'Israel's security belt must move to Lebanon'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich visits the Kiryat Shmona Hesder Yeshiva, which is operating, due to the war, in Moshav Nehalim in central Israel.

2 rockets from Lebanon strike Kiryat Shmona with no alarms

Sirens do not go off as 2 rockets strike northern city, causing damage. No injuries reported.

Rocket hits factory in Kiryat Shmona

Two rockets were launched at Kiryat Shmona from Lebanon, one hit a factory and another landed in an open area, causing a fire.

Mayor of Kiryat Shmona:

14% of the city's residents will not return

Mayor of Kiryat Shmona, Avichai Stern, claims that the state is not acting as required towards the situation on the northern border.

Hezbollah responds:

20 rockets fired towards Kiryat Shmona and the area

Barrage of 20 rockets fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon towards Kiryat Shmona and the area, following strike which eliminated businessman Muhammad Bara'a al-Katarji, who is close to the Assad regime and a commander in Hezbollah.

Kiryat Shmona

Six injured in missile barrage

A rocket barrage on northern Israel left six people injured, Magen David Adom reports.

Barrage on the north

Rocket hits home in Kiryat Shmona, two soldiers injured

Barrage of rockets fired from Lebanon towards northern Israel. Several rockets hit Kiryat Shmona, with one of them directly hitting a building and causing a fire. IDF says two soldiers were lightly injured, strikes Hezbollah targets in retaliation.

Captain Elay Elisha Lugasi killed in battle in Gaza

Kiryat Shmona Mayor Avichai Stern says city has 'lost one of its finest sons and heroes today.' Elay was wounded at the beginning of the war and returned to active duty when he recovered.

Fmr. Kiryat Shmona Mayor:

'I demand war. Biden's envoy is an angel of destruction'

Prosper Azran tells Arutz Sheva that the only way to restore peace in his city is to fight a war against Hezbollah and rejects any talk of a diplomatic solution.

During Shavuot celebrations:

At least 15 rockets fired towards Kiryat Shmona

Sirens sounded in Kiryat Shmona and in nearby localities. IDF says at least 15 rockets were fired towards the area. IDF strikes targets in Lebanon.

Gantz vs. Netanyahu:

'Leadership must not flee reality'

Minister Benny Gantz sharply criticized the Prime Minister, who did not meet with the mayor of Kiryat Shmona, and said: "You can't make political moves during a war."

After more than nine hours:

Fires in Kiryat Shmona region under control; 16 injured

Falling rocket debris and strikes from UAVs that were not intercepted caused large fires in significant areas of northern Israel. Civilians evacuated. Six reservists and five civilians injured.

Smotrich:

'The new concept is exploding in our faces'

Finance Minister comments on the fires that are raging in the north: A year ago there was a defense minister who said we would return Lebanon to the Stone Age. The time has come.

Burkan rocket hits base in Kiryat Shmona

Fires break out in Kiryat Shmona after Hezbollah fires two rockets towards the city, causing direct hit on military base.

Barrages in north and south:

At least 14 rockets fired towards Be'er Sheva

For the first time in several months, sirens sounded in the city of Be’er Sheva. One woman lightly injured. Rockets also fired towards Kiryat Shmona in the north.

Kiryat Shmona resident:

'You don't know what you're waking up to, what's in the future'

Despite missiles and an evacuation order, the spit is still turning at this northern Israel shawarma shop.

One dead following barrage on Kiryat Shmona

One dead, building damaged, after 30 rockets fired towards Kiryat Shmona and its environs.

Evacuees from North and South: ‘We must celebrate’

After five months away from home, residents of Kiryat Shmona and Sderot, evacuated to Jerusalem, find it difficult to celebrate Purim in the shadow of war and longing for their homes.

Kiryat Shmona mayor:

'I will physically prevent residents from returning'

Avichai Stern, mayor of the northern Israel city of Kiryat Shmona, says that his residents will not be allowed to return to the city without a change in the security situation.

A picture that tells the story of Israel today

Evacuated from Kiryat Shmonah, but not from Israeli hearts.

Home hit by antitank missile goes up in flames

Two antitank missiles fired from Lebanon land in northern Israel, one setting a home on fire.

15 missiles, rocket fired at Kiryat Shmona

Live news broadcast interrupted by rocket barrage,projectile strikes power line, knocking out power in multiple communities.

Good News:

Two injured in Kiryat Shmona attack recovering

Mother and son injured in missile attack on Kiryat Shmona yesterday regain consciousness and in stable condition.

Kiryat Shmona:

Mother and son injured in missile strike

Missiles launched towards Israel land in northern town, injuring two.

Antitank missile hits building in Kiryat Shmona

Without warning: Antitank missile fired from Lebanon hit building in central Kiryat Shmona, none injured.

In response to rocket fire:

IDF strikes Hezbollah command center in Lebanon

IAF fighter jet strikes Hezbollah operational command center in town of Blida. Earlier, three rockets were fired towards Kiryat Shmona.

Former Kiryat Shmona mayor:

'We behave like mice, constantly running away. Enough of this!'

Prosper Azran, former mayor of Kiryat Shmona, shares why he did not leave his home and comments on the assassination of Saleh al-Arouri.

After midnight:

Rocket barrage on Kiryat Shmona, Hezbollah claims responsibility

At least eight rockets fired, of which two exploded in the city. Hezbollah: A response to Israel's continued aggression.

Civilian killed by anti-tank missile identified as Meir Moyal

Moyal was leaving an IDF post to which he had delivered water and was hit by the missile.

Defense Min.: Kiryat Shmona residents evacuated to guesthouses

Defense Ministry announces decision to evacuate residents of northern town hit by missile to state-subsidized guesthouses.

2 large fires spread in northern Israel

Firefighters struggle to bring blazes which broke out in Golan Heights and Kiryat Shmona under control.

Kiryat Shmona yeshiva students to spend Yom Kippur on kibbutzim

'We're very glad yeshiva students are joining our kibbutz's prayers, it connects us to our heritage,' says Netanel Dik of Kibbutz Manara.

IDF launches third strike along Lebanon border

Responding to rocket fire earlier, IDF strikes along Lebanese border - for the third time in two hours.

Three rockets fired towards northern Israel, IDF retaliates

No injuries reported after two rockets land in Israeli territory.

Arab gang torches police car in northern Israel

For the fourth time in a week, police cruiser in northern Israel goes up in flames.

Likud activist who faced off with Netanyahu joins Kulanu

Orna Peretz, who Netanyahu mocked as 'boring', shifts her support from Likud to Moshe Kahlon's Kulanu.

'They acted exactly as they should have'

Despite media frenzy, senior Religious Zionist rabbi says soldiers acted properly in turning their backs on female instructors.

NIS 6.5 million for Kiryat Shmona fortification

Work to include renovating shelters, purchasing and installing air conditioners in shelters, mobile shelters, protected city pharmacy, more.

Watch: Small child rescued from pit

Four-year old child pulled from 13-foot deep pit in backyard in Kiryat Shemona.

Mayor: We'll close off northern Israel if we have to

Kiryat Shmona mayor comes to Knesset, tells municipal heads to protest cancelling aid package for northern Israel.

Disrupt 'Breaking the Silence' - get a pizza pie!

Kiryat Shmonah pizzeria offered free pies to anyone who interfered with a lecture given by extremist left-wing group at Tel Hai college.

Funeral for 7 Year-Old Hit-and-Run Victim Draws 1,000 People

Parents of second-grader Ayal Krause make heartbreaking plea to God to help them endure terrible tragedy during ceremony.

Kiryat Shmona to Get Major Tourism Project

Planning councils in northern Israel on Sunday approved a plan to develop a major tourist center in the northern town of Kiryat Shmona.

Car Bomb in Kiryat Shmona Wounds 30 Year-Old Man

Driver transported to Ziv Hospital in critical condition; initial estimates are that this is an organized crime hit, not terrorism.

Breaking news

Katyusha Rocket Fired on Northern Israel from Lebanon

Amid heavy rocket fire from Gaza, a new front opens as terrorists fire on the very northern tip of Israel; IDF returns fire.

Border Town Mayor: Help Judea and Samaria, Too

The mayor of Kiryat Shmona welcomes government development, but says: don’t prefer us to Judea, Samaria.

Gantz: Lebanese Army Responsible for Rocket Fire

Chief of Staff addresses rocket fire for first time, sends message to Lebanon: 'In the end, we will have to act - and it won't be pretty.'

Rocket Hits Northern Israel; IDF Opens Fire

Rocket falls near Kiryat Shmona; no casualties reported. IDF artillery unit fires rounds at village thought to be the source.

Suspected Link Between Two Murders in Kiryat Shmona

Police suspect the deaths of two Former Soviet Union immigrants might be connected.

Thousands Attend Funeral of Police Officer Who Died on Duty

Thousands of people on Monday attended the funeral of Hani Trudi, a police officer who died chasing thieves in northern Israel

Tension in Towns along Northern Border

Kiryat Shmona is carrying out maintenance of its bomb shelters, should push come to shove.

Kiryat Shmona Emerges Victorious in Soccer League

Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona won the Israeli soccer championship on Monday for the first time in the small northern city’s history.

Former Mayor: Gov't Sacrificing Citizens to Moloch

Prosper Azran says Israel's leaders have abdicated their duty to protect the people from harm - thereby sacrificing them.

Cabinet Decision Will Keep Kiryat Shmona Community Center Open

A Cabinet decision approved on Sunday will help keep the community center in the northern Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona open.

Soldier Attacked, His Gun is Taken

Two assailants beat soldier and take his gun, near Kiryat Shemona.