Kiryat Shmona

Kiryat Shmona mayor: We don't want to become victims of peace

Kiryat Shmona Mayor Avichai Stern urges decisive action against Hezbollah, warns residents have spent weeks in shelters and must not become 'victims of peace.'

First time since war began:

Hezbollah launched cluster missile at Israel

Police confirm that a missile launched at a residential neighborhood in Kiryat Shmona was carrying a cluster munition.

Miracle in Kiryat Shmona

Window of child's bedroom in Kiryat Shmona shatters, landing glass on the bed of five-year-old whose parents' quick thinking saved his life.

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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.

Man seriously injured in rocket attack on Kiryat Shmona

Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets at Kiryat Shmona. Rescue forces are treating a seriously injured person and several other casualties.

Chief of Staff visits northern border:

We won't return to 'rounds' of fighting

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Metula and Kiryat Shmona, promising Hezbollah will pay a heavy price, campaign will continue until there is no threat to northern border. 'Your steadfastness and resilience are what enable us to continue.'

Kiryat Shmona:

Two injured, one seriously, from Hezbollah missile strike

Hezbollah missile scores direct hit on building in Kiryat Shmona. Man in his 60s seriously injured with abdominal trauma, woman in her 70s sustained moderate abdominal injuries.

Wartime Pioneers:

The family that left Jerusalem for Kiryat Shmona

Yeara Shir and her family left the capital after 20 years for a new home in Kiryat Shmona, one of the cities most targeted in the conflict with Hezbollah.

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MK Succot sleeps in a bomb shelter in Kiryat Shmona

MK Zvi Succot visited Kiryat Shmona amid Hezbollah rocket fire and spent the night in a public shelter, 'I came to experience firsthand what residents on the confrontation line are going through.'

Kiryat Shmona municipal spokesman assaulted

Doron Schnefer, spokesperson for the Kiryat Shmona Municipality, was attacked this morning inside the municipal building and was rushed by ambulance to Ziv Hospital.

After 20 years:

Israel to reopen airstrip near Lebanese border

Government approves plan to reopen Kiryat Shmona airstrip after 20 years, restoring commercial flights and strengthening connectivity for the North

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.

Sharp increase in marriage registrations in 2025

The annual report of the Ministry of Religious Services shows a 6.41% rise in marriage registrations, with a 164% spike in Kiryat Shmona and a 67% comeback in the Gaza envelope region.

Artificial intelligence threatens employment in northern Israel

Data analysis reveals significant gaps between residents of northern and central Israel, especially in terms of ability to manage the challenges of artificial intelligence.

‘Real victory is here’:

Herzog visits recovering Kiryat Shemona

President Isaac Herzog visited Kibbutz Manara and Kiryat Shemona, reinaugurating a kindergarten hit by Hezbollah and stressing that Israel’s true victory lies in rebuilding and growth.

Kiryat Shmona Mayor:

'We will not be silent about the abandonment of the Galilee'

Kiryat Shmona Mayor Avichai Stern warns that the IDF withdrawal from the five positions in Lebanon is a dangerous move that could reduce security in the north.

Hezbollah fires 2 rockets at the Galilee

Red alert sirens sound in Kiryat Shmona and other northern communities at around 8 am. 1 rocket intercepted while the other landed in Lebanon.

Attack on Houthis:

Smotrich: 'Very good things were done last night in Yemen'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich prays at Kiryat Shmona yeshiva as its hundreds of students celebrate a return to their city, praises IAF strike on Houthi targets in Yemen.

Raids on Nahariya and Tiberias

New details on Hezbollah's plan to invade northern Israel

Fox News Digital obtains video footage and documents showing Hezbollah laid the groundwork for an attack on northern Israel which would have been reminiscent of Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel. IDF official: The plan has been effectively eliminated.

Kiryat Shmona resident:

'Hezbollah won't meet the conditions of the ceasefire'

Refael Salab from Kiryat Shmona speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News about the difficulties the residents of the north are facing and the disappointment of the ceasefire agreement that did not meet expectations, especially when it comes to a buffer zone.

As ceasefire talks continue:

Heavy missile barrage towards Nahariya and nearby areas

Rocket strikes apartments for married students at Kiryat Shmona's hesder yeshiva, causing damage but no casualties.

Home Front Command chief:

'Our ability to hurt Hezbollah depends on civil resilience'

MG Rafi Milo visited the scenes of missile strikes in Tzfat and Kiryat Shmona and called on civilians to continue following the HFC guidelines.

Cleared for publication:

Revital Yehud and Dvir Sharvit killed in Kiryat Shmona

Revital Yehud, 45, and Dvir Sharvit, 43, are the couple who were killed on Wednesday when a Hezbollah rocket hit the city of Kiryat Shmona.

Kiryat Shmona: Rocket hits home, couple killed

Man and woman critically injured in rocket strike on northern Israel declared dead shortly afterwards; IDF says 20 rockets fired from Lebanon. 'Their injuries were critical.'

Kiryat Shmona mayor to left wing extremist: 'Persona non Grata'

After MK Ofer Cassif requested to visit Kiryat Shmona to show his support, Mayor Avichai Stern responds, 'before you ask to show support, stop weakening us.'

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets

Barrage of over 50 rockets fired towards the north

Sirens heard during the night in Kiryat Shmona and other communities in the north. At least 50 launches towards Israeli territory were identified. Classes will be held as usual.

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.

Smotrich at Kiryat Shmona yeshiva

'Israel's security belt must move to Lebanon'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich visits the Kiryat Shmona Hesder Yeshiva, which is operating, due to the war, in Moshav Nehalim in central Israel.

2 rockets from Lebanon strike Kiryat Shmona with no alarms

Sirens do not go off as 2 rockets strike northern city, causing damage. No injuries reported.

Rocket hits factory in Kiryat Shmona

Two rockets were launched at Kiryat Shmona from Lebanon, one hit a factory and another landed in an open area, causing a fire.

Mayor of Kiryat Shmona:

14% of the city's residents will not return

Mayor of Kiryat Shmona, Avichai Stern, claims that the state is not acting as required towards the situation on the northern border.

Hezbollah responds:

20 rockets fired towards Kiryat Shmona and the area

Barrage of 20 rockets fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon towards Kiryat Shmona and the area, following strike which eliminated businessman Muhammad Bara'a al-Katarji, who is close to the Assad regime and a commander in Hezbollah.

Kiryat Shmona

Six injured in missile barrage

A rocket barrage on northern Israel left six people injured, Magen David Adom reports.

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.

Captain Elay Elisha Lugasi killed in battle in Gaza

Kiryat Shmona Mayor Avichai Stern says city has 'lost one of its finest sons and heroes today.' Elay was wounded at the beginning of the war and returned to active duty when he recovered.

Fmr. Kiryat Shmona Mayor:

'I demand war. Biden's envoy is an angel of destruction'

Prosper Azran tells Arutz Sheva that the only way to restore peace in his city is to fight a war against Hezbollah and rejects any talk of a diplomatic solution.

During Shavuot celebrations:

At least 15 rockets fired towards Kiryat Shmona

Sirens sounded in Kiryat Shmona and in nearby localities. IDF says at least 15 rockets were fired towards the area. IDF strikes targets in Lebanon.

Gantz vs. Netanyahu:

'Leadership must not flee reality'

Minister Benny Gantz sharply criticized the Prime Minister, who did not meet with the mayor of Kiryat Shmona, and said: "You can't make political moves during a war."

After more than nine hours:

Fires in Kiryat Shmona region under control; 16 injured

Falling rocket debris and strikes from UAVs that were not intercepted caused large fires in significant areas of northern Israel. Civilians evacuated. Six reservists and five civilians injured.

Smotrich:

'The new concept is exploding in our faces'

Finance Minister comments on the fires that are raging in the north: A year ago there was a defense minister who said we would return Lebanon to the Stone Age. The time has come.

Burkan rocket hits base in Kiryat Shmona

Fires break out in Kiryat Shmona after Hezbollah fires two rockets towards the city, causing direct hit on military base.

Barrages in north and south:

At least 14 rockets fired towards Be'er Sheva

For the first time in several months, sirens sounded in the city of Be’er Sheva. One woman lightly injured. Rockets also fired towards Kiryat Shmona in the north.

Kiryat Shmona resident:

'You don't know what you're waking up to, what's in the future'

Despite missiles and an evacuation order, the spit is still turning at this northern Israel shawarma shop.

One dead following barrage on Kiryat Shmona

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

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.

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.

A picture that tells the story of Israel today

Evacuated from Kiryat Shmonah, but not from Israeli hearts.

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.

15 missiles, rocket fired at Kiryat Shmona

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

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.

Kiryat Shmona:

Mother and son injured in missile strike

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

Antitank missile hits building in Kiryat Shmona

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2 large fires spread in northern Israel

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

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.

IDF launches third strike along Lebanon border

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