Galilee

Otzma Yehudit MK:

'Time for a Zionist offensive in the Galilee'

A special caucus meeting focused on strengthening Jewish construction in the Galilee was held Sunday at the Knesset.

'We're done talking':

Ad Kan founder's call to action against protection rackets

After an arson attempt and shots fired at his vehicle, the founder of the Ad Kan organization calls on licensed gun owners to join the fight against protection rackets in the Galilee.

Northern leaders slam ‘ceasefire’ amid continued Hezbollah fire

Northern leaders warn of 'fake ceasefire' as Hezbollah fire persists, accusing government of inaction while communities remain under constant threat.

Finance Ministry to approve massive investment in Galilee

The organization Lev BaGalil estimates that approval of the plan could represent a turning point and strengthen the region's standing at the national level.

'Larger-than-life'

Ofer Moskowitz, killed by friendly fire, is laid to rest

Ofer Moskowitz, mistakenly killed by IDF artillery fire in Misgav Am, was laid to rest as family members paid emotional tributes.

Human body found in Galilee stream

Teenage hikers find human body in Amud Stream.

Three dead in road accident in Galilee

Three killed in car accident near Yuvalim Junction in the north. Suspected cause of accident: vehicle made a U-turn across a solid dividing line.

Satmar to set up a community in north

For the first time in the history of the Satmar movement, a group from the Hasidic sect is leaving the boundaries of Bnei Brak and establishing a community on Har Yona in Nof HaGalil.

State Comptroller

'Rehabilitate the north now, it's been destroyed too long'

State Comptroller Matanyahu Engelman conducted a tour in Manara and criticized the delay in the rehabilitation of northern communities.

Millions of square meters of asbestos removed from public spaces

Since the asbestos law took effect, over 17.8 million sq. meters of cement asbestos and thousands of tons of friable asbestos have been removed.

Galilee Minister demands: Advance founding of Ramat Arbel

Negev and Galilee Minister Itshak Waserlauf demands progress on Lower Galilee town of Ramat Arbel; Cabinet Secretary says government is waiting for 'necessary opinion.'

Galilee kibbutz warns of daily gunfire from nearby Arab villages

A resident of Kibbutz Beit Rimon in the Galilee reported that there is daily gunfire of several kinds of weapons in his region.

Hukok ruins:

Archaeologists discover 22 ancient coins from last Roman revolt

Rare hoard of coins from the days of the last Jewish rebellion under Roman rule discovered in a hidden system in the Galilee.

Netanyahu in Galilee:

'They call it Tuscany, but it came before Tuscany'

Prime Minister Netanyahu visited Nof HaGalil on the first school day, lauding the 95% return of Galilee children to school, and outlining plans to develop the region’s infrastructure and economy.

Residents of Ramat Arbel receive demolition orders

Ten families who set founded Ramat Arbel in the Galilee last week receive demolition orders, say they have no intention of evacuating. 'Arabs are taking over all of the land here.'

Within 24 hours:

10 families establish Ramat Arbel in the Lower Galilee

In swift operation, ten families set up temporary settlement in the Galilee, marking the beginning of the Ramat Arbel settlement, as a direct response to the government’s 2023 decision.

Suspect with explosive belt arrested in Galilee

Suspected bomb attack thwarted near city of Tamra. The Shin Bet is involved in investigating the incident.

Demolition of Ramat Arbel postponed due to lack of police forces

Police delay evacuation of Jewish community in the Galilee after finding that there are not enough personnel to assign to the demolition.

Initial report:

4 wounded, some seriously, in rocket strike in Avivim in north

Barrage of 50 rockets fired at Israel. 4 people wounded in Upper Galilee Moshav,

Rocket explodes in Samaria

20 rockets launched in barrage on northern and central Israel

Explosions heard in Tel Aviv, Ra'anana, following sirens in central Israel. Earlier, sirens were sounded in the Golan Heights and the Upper Galilee due to a suspected infiltration of a hostile aircraft.

IDF Spokesperson reveals Hezbollah’s plan to conquer the Galilee

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari details Hezbollah's plan to commit an October 7-style attack throughout northern Israel.

Rocket barrage on the Galilee:

IDF strikes Hezbollah military structure in southern Lebanon

Sirens sounded throughout northern Israel, warning of the firing of rockets and missiles, after the IDF said it struck a Hezbollah military structure in southern Lebanon. At least 40 launches identified from Lebanon.

Sirens in the Galilee:

IDF strikes Hezbollah military structures in southern Lebanon

IDF says an interceptor was launched toward a suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanon. Earlier in the day, a projectile was identified from Lebanon fell in an open area. No injuries were reported.

Sirens in northern Israel

IDF intercepts UAV from Lebanon

IDF’s Aerial Defense System successfully intercepts a UAV that crossed from Lebanon toward the area of the Western Galilee. No injuries reported.

Hezbollah brags:

'We launched Katyushas towards Moshav Tzuriel'

Terrorist organization brags about firing rockets at moshav located near the town of Ma'alot, thus extending the range of the fire from Lebanon towards Israel.

40 rockets launched at Galilee from Lebanon

No injuries reported after latest barrage of dozens of rockets launched at northern Israel by Hezbollah.

Heavy barrages on north

Two soldiers wounded by antitank missile

Hezbollah claims it launched over 150 missiles and 30 drones at Israel in the largest attack on the north since October 8th.

Hezbollah's threats to the governor of the Galilee

The governor of the Marom Galil Council, Amit Sofer, received threats and messages on his mobile phone, allegedly from the Hezbollah organization. 'We are not afraid,' he said.

In the middle of the war

Homes of reservists in northern Israel slated for demolition

Residents of Ramat Arbel in the lower Galilee were issued demolition orders for buildings in the town where most male residents are off on reserve duty.

Kallner to Arbel:

Stop the destruction of Jewish settlement in Galilee

MK Ariel Kallner called for the Interior Minister to recognize a series of dangers posed by the proposed plan for new construction in the Galilee region.

Northern Israel:

Bar Kokhba revolt-period hiding complex revealed

The most extensive hiding complex discovered to date in the Galilee was excavated in an archaeological excavation carried out by the IAA at the site of Huqoq. The excavation uncovered finds that reveal dramatic episodes in Jewish history.

Galilee town fears impending eviction

Residents of Ramat Arbel in the Galilee have received word that their town may be evacuated due to land claims.

Who is buying up Israel?

How one organization is working to keep Israel's land in Jewish hands.

IFCJ donates:

Fourth mobile ICU will benefit communities in northern Israel

In historic display of support for Druze community, IFCJ funds MDA mobile ICU to serve Carmel, Galilee, and Golan Heights villages.

Netanyahu:

'New Galilee settlement makes today a holiday for Israel'

PM says decision to establish Ramat Arbel 'important news for Jewish settlement'.

Haredi MK:

'How do you expect people to go anywhere without buses?'

MK Moshe Roth insisted that the public transit to haredi communities in northern Israel must be improved.

Interview with a terrorist leader

The leader of the Forces of the Galilee terrorist organization published an interview on Telegram claiming numerous actions against Israel.

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir agree to NIS 250M for Negev and Galilee

Additional budget for periphery sector clears hurdle to Otzma Yehudit's support for the State budget.

Wasserlauf meets Herzog:

'He's attentive to the residents of the Negev and the Galilee'

Minister Wasserlauf and President Herzog agree to promote projects that generate change and growth in the Negev and the Galilee.

Man shot dead outside of kibbutz in northern Israel

40-year-old man fatally wounded in shooting on Route 73 near Kibbutz Yifat.

Police evacuate Jewish community in the Galilee

Jewish village evacuated despite government promises within pre-1967 Israel as nearby illegal Arab village allowed to remain.

Police: Man reports his brother plotted terror attack

Search underway in western Galilee after man calls police to say that his brother left the house with intention of committing attack.

New MK's first visit is to Jewish town in Galilee

New Knesset member Yitzhak Kroizer comes to strengthen the new Jewish community of Ramat Arbel on the day he takes office.

Stone-throwing attack against Israeli journalist

Gal Zohar describes recent attacks against people from his community in the Galilee.

Op-ed:

Israeli elections: Unraveling the mess

Behind the scenes of Israel's elections - to be held next week The whys, wherefores, history, enmities and weighty challenges..Op-ed.

2100-year-old Hasmonean era farmstead uncovered in Galilee

“The farmstead was probably abandoned suddenly due to impending danger." Find at ancient farm sheds light on Hasmonean period in the Galilee

Defense Min.:

'Jewish Israel may be limited to the center of the country only'

In closed conversations, Defense Min. Gantz warns Israel may lose Negev and Galilee, with Jewish state limited to central Israel only.

New commander appointed for 91st Galilee Div.

Brigadier General Shay Klapper takes over command oft he Galilee Division, replacing Brig. Gen. Shlomi Binder.

Vacation tragedy: 3-year-old killed in fire at Galilee cabin

'The fire was still raging, we couldn't get her out.' Fire breaks out cabin in northern Israel, killing girl and injuring her parents.

Government offers free land for those moving north

Ministry presents plan to draw young people to northern Israel, agriculture industry. 'It's the only way Israeli agriculture will continue.'

20-year-old IDF officer killed in Galilee car accident

Driver arrested after fleeing scene of deadly accident.

Bar-Ilan University launches groundbreaking diabetes initiative

New initiative will tackle diabetes, reduce healthcare disparities in Galilee, while developing innovations that will have a global impact.

Firefighters: 12 acres of thicket devoured in Galilee fire

In Western Galilee blaze, firefighters use thermal drones, firefighting tractors, to extinguish flames in inaccessible areas.

'For too many years Israel has been state of Judea and Samaria'

Transportation Minister at conference in the Galilee: Time for Israel to return to being the state of the Negev and the Galilee.

Two Arab brothers abduct sister from women's shelter

Police forces apprehend two Arab brothers who abducted their sister from a women's shelter

Arson terror: 'We can't lose the North'

Arabs set fire to businesses in industrial area of Hatzor Haglilit. Council head: 'State of Israel is losing the Galilee.'

Smotrich explains plan for Galilee

Religious Zionism has plans that can be realized in less than a single term of government.

Warning sirens sounded in northern Israel

Residents of Western Galilee report hearing warning sirens, air activity. IDF: False alarm.

3 children saved from sinking raft on the Kinneret

Rescue teams save three children who got lost, were found in a sinking rubber raft two miles from the shore.

The land of Israel is the hope of the free world

If not for Israel, Iran would extend its influence to the Mediterranean. Imagine the consequences for the entire Western civilization.