northern border

Officials to Residents of North: Stay Calm

Officials in northern Israel urged residents to continue with their regular daily routines, despite the increased tensions in the area.

Hezbollah Convoy Shoots in the Air Near Israeli Border

Report: convoy with Hezbollah flags fire in the air near Metula during funeral for jihadists killed in IAF airstrike.

Northern Residents Forced to Find Investors to Do IDF's Job

Western Galilee residents say that the IDF has been ignoring reports of Hezbollah terror tunnels - and have decided to act.

Israel Has the Power to 'Destroy Lebanon Entirely'

Lt. Col. Dr. Mordechai Kedar speaks with Arutz Sheva about the threat of an attack from Lebanon, and what Israel's response could be.

Kochavi Takes Over IDF Northern Command

The former head of IDF Intelligence, General Aviv Kochavi, officially took up the post of IDF Northern Command Head on Sunday.

Syrian Civil War Damaging Israeli Security, Says Top IDF Officer

On a visit to the northern border, President Shimon Peres hears about the new security difficulties facing Israel from the north.

Soldiers Come Under Fire near Lebanon

Gunfire on soldiers as they tour northern border. None hurt.

Guarding Peripheral Communities - Without Sentries

The present system involving a sentry at the gate and a local rapid response unit will be replaced with a "state of the art" alternative.

IDF Boosts Navy near Lebanon

Bombings, rocket attack followed by news that IDF will station a new, advanced warship on Israel’s northern border.

Defense Minister Confirms: Soldiers Hurt by Bomb

Yaalon confirms that four IDF soldiers were hurt when they drove over a bomb.

Mideast Expert: Assad is Winning – and That’s Bad for Israel

Assad is winning with Iran’s help, Mideast expert says. He warns Israel not to rely on the ‘corrupt, ineffective’ UN.

Race to Complete Border Security Fence Nearing Finish

The race between the deteriorating security situation north of Israel’s border, and the need to complete the border fence, is tightening.

Israel Intensifies Warning to Syria Over Golan Heights

Israel has allegedly reiterated its warnings to Syria over the Golan Heights, threatening the IDF will attack Syrian tanks on its border.

Following Syria Strikes, IDF Moves Iron Dome to North

IDF moves two anti-missile installations to north following alleged Syria airstrikes.

IDF Allows More Wounded Syrians into Israel

The IDF has allowed more wounded Syrians into Israel, after several appeared at the northern border early Wednesday morning.

4 Syrians Treated, 2 Taken to Israeli Hospital by IDF

Four hurt Syrians were treated at the northern border Wednesday and two later hospitalized in Israel. It's not the first time.

Tension in Towns along Northern Border

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

Assad Calls for War on Rebels, Israel to Fortify Syrian Border

As Assad called to crush his enemies, Israel called to fortify security along the Syrian border.

IDF Jeep Hit by Gunfire from Syria

Gunfire from Syria hits IDF jeep, Israel complains to UN.

Golan Commander: Be Prepared for the Worst

Commander: as Syria battles, be prepared for worst-case scenario.

IDF Stops Infiltration on Syrian Border

IDF soldiers prevent a Syrian man from infiltrating the Golan. Commanders believe man was planning attack.

Home Front Command Drill Panics Unwary Students

A Home Front Command drill testing air raid sirens in the north on Thursday panicked students who were unaware the test was taking place.