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News and updates about Kiryat Shmona

One dead following barrage on Kiryat Shmona

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

One dead following barrage on Kiryat Shmona

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.

Evacuees from North and South: ‘We must celebrate’

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.

'I will physically prevent residents from returning'

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.

Home hit by antitank missile goes up in flames

15 missiles, rocket fired at Kiryat Shmona

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

15 missiles, rocket fired at Kiryat Shmona

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.

Two injured in Kiryat Shmona attack recovering

Kiryat Shmona:

Mother and son injured in missile strike

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

Mother and son injured in missile strike

Antitank missile hits building in Kiryat Shmona

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

Antitank missile hits building in Kiryat Shmona

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.

IDF strikes Hezbollah command center in Lebanon

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.

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

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.

Rocket barrage on Kiryat Shmona, Hezbollah claims responsibility

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.

Civilian killed by anti-tank missile identified as Meir Moyal

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.

Defense Min.: Kiryat Shmona residents evacuated to guesthouses

2 large fires spread in northern Israel

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

2 large fires spread in northern Israel

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.

Kiryat Shmona yeshiva students to spend Yom Kippur on kibbutzim

IDF launches third strike along Lebanon border

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

IDF launches third strike along Lebanon border

Three rockets fired towards northern Israel, IDF retaliates

No injuries reported after two rockets land in Israeli territory.

Three rockets fired towards northern Israel, IDF retaliates

Arab gang torches police car in northern Israel

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

Arab gang torches police car in northern Israel

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.

Likud activist who faced off with Netanyahu joins 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.

'They acted exactly as they should have'

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.

NIS 6.5 million for Kiryat Shmona fortification

Watch: Small child rescued from pit

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

Watch: Small child rescued from pit

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Kiryat Shmona to Get Major Tourism Project

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.

Car Bomb in Kiryat Shmona Wounds 30 Year-Old Man

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.

Katyusha Rocket Fired on Northern Israel from Lebanon

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.

Border Town Mayor: Help Judea and Samaria, Too

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.'

Gantz: Lebanese Army Responsible for Rocket Fire

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.

Rocket Hits Northern Israel; IDF Opens Fire

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

Thousands Attend Funeral of Police Officer Who Died on Duty

Tension in Towns along Northern Border

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

Tension in Towns along Northern Border

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.

Kiryat Shmona Emerges Victorious in Soccer League

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.

Former Mayor: Gov't Sacrificing Citizens to Moloch

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.

Cabinet Decision Will Keep Kiryat Shmona Community Center Open

Soldier Attacked, His Gun is Taken

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

Soldier Attacked, His Gun is Taken