northern border

Report:

Minister nearly shot at northern border

A source in the Megen Unit reported that a government minister stood at an unprotected, exposed location moments before Hezbollah opened fire.

Netanyahu to northern leaders

'Determined to fundamentally change the situation in Lebanon'

In a meeting with the leaders of the communties of northern Israel, the Prime Minister declared that the security zone in Lebanon will be expanded to remove the anti-tank threat from the northern communities.

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Pres. Herzog visits shelter in northern Israel

President Herzog toured the communties in the north, met with local leaders and paid tribute to the late Ofer Moscovitz.

Minister Smotrich:

Our border with Lebanon must be the Litani River

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the war must end with the Litani River as Israel’s new border, alongside a buffer zone in Lebanon.

IDF probing whether soldier fire killed man in Misgav Am

The IDF is investigating whether Ofer Moskowitz was killed by misdirected artillery fire, after initial reports blamed Hezbollah fire.

'There could be a tragedy'

Rocket victim's haunting prediction

Just one day before being murdered by a Hezbollah missile, Ofer Moskowitz quoted a song with the words: 'There could be a tragedy.'

MK Nir Barkat:

'Lebanon must pay heavy price for Hezbollah attacks'

Minister of Economy and Industry MK Nir Barkat visits Binyamin: “Residents of southern Lebanon must not be permitted to return until the area is cleared of terror to ensure Israel’s security"

Barrage of 100 rockets launched from Lebanon

Residents in northern Israel were urged to remain near protected spaces following alerts from security officials. At the same time, messages warning of a possible rocket launch from Lebanon circulated widely.

President Herzog warns:

Hezbollah simply does not understand what awaits it

President Isaac Herzog visited the IAF Aerial Defense Array on Israel’s northern border, where he was briefed on the unit’s operational activities.

Defense Minister in a message to the residents of the north

Defense Minister Israel Katz held a security assessment at and said residents of northern Israel should not leave their homes, IDF has reinforced forces inside enemy territory and expanded to additional positions it captured.

This is the doctor who is preparing the IDF for its next battle

After commanding the medical units of the IDF’s combat divisions in both the northern and southern arenas, Lt. Col. Dr. A. tells Arutz Sheva how lessons learned on the battlefield are implemented in real time - and how they are saving lives.

'There is hope':

Young couples consider moving to moshav damaged by rocket fire

Hope returns to Shtula as young families consider moving to border moshav

IDF:

Snowstorm challenges troops, but morale stays high on Hermon

A reservist from Battalion 9300 serving in the Hermon sector says storm “Byron” has brought heavy snow and operational challenges, but reports strong morale among fighters keeping the northern border quiet.

IDF:

A year since Northern Arrows: The severe blow to Hezbollah

IDF concludes a year since Operation Northern Arrows, which began with a widespread attack on Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon and led to severe damage to the organization's capabilities and elimination of its senior commanders.

Zamir:

IDF has reversed the threat on Israel’s northern border

At a Northern Command ceremony, Lt. Gen. Zamir outlined a shift in Israel’s defense posture, highlighting operational gains and a renewed strategy against northern threats.

1200 shelters to be installed near northern border

The Ministry of Defense has announced significant upgrades to the defenses of 17 towns near Israel's border with Lebanon.

Israel Magen Fund:

Rapid Response - From ATVs to Emergency Gear

The Israel Magen Fund quickly supplied critical equipment to soldiers after the October 7th attack, ensuring they had essential gear like fire-fighting tools, helmets, and supplies.

Northern Border:

'I don't know why he didn't shoot me'

Shula Giladi, a resident of Shetulah, shared her encounter with a Hezbollah terrorist near the Lebanese border weeks before the war.

Ben Gurion:

'Israel's northern border is the Litani River'

'Ben Gurion believed that Israel's northern border should be the Litani River': Dr. Omri Abadi presents findings of Jewish life in southern Lebanon over the centuries.

Pres. Herzog visits northern border: 'Vital to rebuild homes'

President Herzog visits Moshav Margaliot and Kibbutz Manara on northern border, 'region is recovering slowing, but major challenges still face these communities.'

Netanyahu to troops in north:

'You are the generation of victory. The world is amazed'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited an IDF base on the northern border and heard about the destruction of Hezbollah's capabilities that has been achieved during the ground effort and the use of intense fire.

Residents of north refuse to return home without full security

Netanyahu to residents of the north: ‘We will bring you all back to your homes safely’.' Residents: 'Ending the war with a political agreement, without an intense war, will have repercussions for generations.'

IDF Spokesperson:

'We destroyed missiles with ranges of 1000s of km'

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari gave a third press conference in one day, due to escalation of fighting in Lebanon.

PM Netanyahu:

'I promised we'd change the balance of power in the north'

Prime Minister Netanyahu held a security assessment at the Air Force operations center in Tel Aviv: 'We are not waiting for the threat, we are pre-empting it – everywhere, in every sector, constantly.'

Direct hit in lower Galilee:

House destroyed; family in safe room survived

Ofir Shik, head of the Lower Galilee Council, visits a house in Givat Avni that suffered a direct hit from a Hezbollah rocket: 'We call on the IDF to finish the job.'

US:

'Don't get into an all-out war in Lebanon'

US is trying to prevent an all-out war in the north and sent a message to leaders in Israel expressing its concern for 'potential escalation.'

Effi Eitam:

'We cannot achieve stable security without bashing Hezbollah'

Brigadier General Effi Eitam commented on the pager explosions and possibility of signing another hostage release agreement.

Highest level of alert:

98th Division moving from Gaza northwards

Decision reached in past 24 hours to move elite 98th Division from Gaza to northern border.

Taiwanese company denies:

Who hid explosives in Hezbollah pagers?

Taiwanese company, whose name appears on the pagers, claims: 'Pagers were manufactured by a European company that has the right to use our brand. It's embarrassing.'

Cabinet decides:

Return of residents of the north added to war goals

Security cabinet updates the goals of the war to include the clause: The safe return of the residents of the north to their homes.

PM promises mayor of Tzfat: 'Current situation won't continue'

PM speaks with Tzfat Mayor Yossi Kakon: "We will do everything necessary to restore life to normal and remove threat from residents of the north.

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.

Netanyahu on northern border:

'When will the story end? When we restore security'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday toured the northern border and met with soldiers from the Golani Brigade.

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Two UAVs over northern Israel

Shai Sitbon, from Kfar Szold, films two UAVs that infiltrated Israel from Lebanon. IDF claims, 'there were several launches, some were intercepted and others fell in the Golan Heights area.'

Residents of the North instructed to stay near safe areas

Residents of the North receive instructions to limit activities and stay near safe areas, due to IDF activity in Lebanon.

Nir Poupko, 28, murdered by Hezbollah rocket

Nir Poupko, 28, from Kibbutz HaGoshrim, was named as the civilian killed by a Hezbollah rocket.

'Noa and Nir moved to the Golan because they love the country'

Friends and family members of Noa and Nir Baranes, who were killed by a rocket, cannot digest the loss: "They went out for a fun day; on the way home they were brutally murdered"

Local leader responds to murder of parents of 3 children

'On 10/7 we saw that if there are no civilians on the border, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv will not be protected. The army is fighting on the frontlines and residents must continue their daily routine to win,' says local leader, Uri Kellner.

Rabbi of northern district:

Residents have had enough, they want to go home

'I call on the decision makers. Do something so that we can go home,' says Rabbi Shlomo ben Eliyahu, Rabbi of the Asher Regional Council.

Former Ntnl. Sec. Council head:

'Ending the war will hurt Israel and help Hamas'

Former National Security Council head, Meir Ben-Shabbat, estimates that Israel is making achievements in Rafah, calls to exact a price from Lebanon as well, and is concerned by the discourse on ending the war.

Governmental anxiety

Anxiety has become a major factor in decision making and the consequences can turn out to be irreversible. Opinion.

Military correspondent:

Severe criticism of IDF attacks in Lebanon: ‘Back to Oct. 6?’

Military correspondent Doron Kadosh severely criticized IDF attacks in Lebanon in response to the vast number of missiles fired at Israel. ‘Israel has not retaliated in too long.’

'Don't abandon us,' say northern mayors

Heads of authorities in the north joined the fight to save local businesses and called on the government to include them in the government grants budget to prevent their collapse.

During the Seder:

Dozens of rockets fired towards Tzfat

Barrage of at least 35 rockets fired towards Tzfat as Israelis gather to celebrate the start of Passover. IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

Just before his wedding:

Reserve captain severely injured by an explosive device

Reserve Captain Dor Zimel, a resident of Even Yehuda, was injured by an IED attack just a short while before his wedding.

Father of wounded soldiers:

'We are in a tough neighborhood, we need to act like a bully'

Right-wing activist Noam Federman, whose son David was injured in a Hezbollah attack in the Western Galilee, reported on his son's condition. "He was hit by shrapnel and had his spleen removed"

Northern Israel:

Six IDF soldiers severely wounded in UAV and missile strike

As a result of the attack, six soldiers were severely injured, two moderately injured and six others were lightly injured.

An evening of rockets and reprisals

Hezbollah fired several rockets at northern Israel following the assassination of two senior figures in the organization. The IDF retaliated by attacking the origins of the rockets.

Hezbollah claims responsibility

Four soldiers wounded in explosion near northern border

One soldier was severely injured, two were moderately injured, and a fourth was lightly injured. The IDF stated that the source of the explosion was unknown and that the incident was under review.

IDF:

Explosive drone strikes Rosh Hanikra

The IDF has attacked several Hezbollah buildings in Lebanon in the last day. A building in the Al-Hiyyam area, where a terrorist was located, was targeted.

Six Months Later:

IDF summarizes half a year of war

IDF statistics show thousands of terrorists killed, targets destroyed, and operational hours logged on every front.

Working dog exhibition for evacuees from northern Israel

The Israel Dog Unit demonstrated its operational capabilities for those forced out of their homes by the war with Hezbollah.

Photos:

IDF activity in Gaza, Judea, Samaria and the north

Photos of IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip and Judea and Samaria, and of IDF troops holding readiness drills on the northern border.

Two soldiers injured in barrage in north

Two IDF soldiers lightly and moderately injured; IDF fighter jets struck Hezbollah military compounds.

New 'Heharim' Brigade to operate on northern border

As part of the operational response to the situation on the northern border and in accordance with the situational assessment, the "Heharim" (The Mountains) Brigade, a new IDF brigade that will operate on the Syria-Lebanon border, was established.

Chief of Staff:

'Hezbollah will pay a very heavy price'

Chief of the General Staff conducts situational assessment at the northern border. 'We are taking the right steps.'

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Rocket lands on road in north; car drives on

Passengers documented rockets falling on main road in northern Israel. 'Drive faster, listen to the booms,' they shouted.

Photos:

IDF's activities in Gaza and in the north

IDF soldiers continue to operate in the Gaza Strip and the northern border. The IDF Spokesperson's Unit presents a photo album of the activities in both areas.

Bedouin town gets new security dog

In light of the continued conflict with Hezbollah on Israel's northern border, the Israel Dog Unit has stationed a security dog in the Bedouin town of Arab al-Aramshe.

IDF Troops Train for Scenarios along the Northern Border

IDF troops are increasing training for various scenarios in the north even as the war carries on in the south.