Shlomi

Jumpstarting the north

Government approves emergency plan for northern Israel

Plan approved for immediate implementation includes the establishment of a university in Kiryat Shmona, economic and demographic acceleration, and grants for businesses.

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.

Sirens in north

UAV from Lebanon explodes in Shlomi, no injuries reported

Sirens sound in northern Israel following the firing of rockets and drones from Lebanon. IDF says a total of 25 launches were identified, three UAVs fell in the Western Galilee.

Touching:

Holocaust survivor and evacuee from north at the Western Wall

Simon Hayat was evacuated with his family from the town of Shlomi and dreamed of praying at the Western Wall, where he hadn't been since the Second Lebanon War - and finally saw his dream come true.

Direct hit on town in northern Israel

Antitank missile hits Shlomi, but no siren sounded as it whizzed through the air.

Explosions heard in north

Rocket fired from Lebanon, IDF retaliates

One rocket fired from Lebanon explodes in an open area in north. IDF retaliates by attacking targets in southern Lebanon.

Security incident on Lebanese border ruled out

Shlomi residents told to stay home after suspicious movement identified on border fence. After searches residents return to routine.

Report: Knife attack in northern town

Police say incident in town of Shlomi apparently not nationally-motivated, but rather over a dispute between neighbors.

'The Missiles May Have been a Warning of Things to Come'

The head of the Shlomi Local Council warns: The Katyusha missiles might be a warning of a new conflict. We need to be prepared.