Metula

Hezbollah drone hits home in Metula

In first since war began, Hezbollah drone hits residence in northern Israel.

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.

Northern residents stay despite renewed Hezbollah rocket fire

Traumatized by their last evacuation, many in Israel’s north are staying put despite renewed danger.

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.'

Metula resident: 'We're like sitting ducks'

Tamira Lang, resident of Metula who remained even when her community evacuated, warns northern settlements are in danger without a buffer zone. 'People simply won't stay here.'

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.

Hezbollah designated Chabad emissary as target

Documents found in a Hezbollah bunker revealed detailed plans for an attack, including Rabbi Moshe Sasonkin's personal information.

A visit to Metula

Metula is indeed vulnerable, surrounded and beset. It is also beautiful and self-possessed. Op-ed.

Smotrich in Metula:

'We'll continue to invest in the rehabilitation of the north'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich visits Metula with the leadership of the Finance Ministry: We are committed to a thorough reconstruction of the entire region.

Metula declared closed military zone

'This is a historic day, which will remove another significant threat from the town of Metula, from the residents of the north, and from the citizens of the State of Israel,' Metula Council chief David Azoulay says.

Before visiting Metula

UAV exploded, Netanyahu forced to change plans

20 minutes before the Prime Minister's arrival in Metula, a UAV exploded in the town. Security authorities forced Netanyahu to change his plan.

Near Metula:

Two farmers injured in rocket strike, no siren sounded

Two men injured moderately and lightly after no air raid siren sounds before rocket explodes near Metula.

Ground incursion?

Lebanese army retreats, Israel attacks with artillery fire

Lebanese army retreats from border, Israel fires artillery into southern Lebanon.

Smotrich in Metula:

'Move the security belt to southern Lebanon'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a working meeting in Metula and sends a message to Hezbollah: Don't mess with us. Israel must go to war against Hezbollah.

Metula Council Head:

'I expect the Air Force to crush Beirut'

Head of the Metula Local Council, David Azoulay, speaks about the situation in the north and the anticipation of an attack by Hezbollah.

Rockets fired on the north, IDF strikes in Lebanon

Four homes in Metula damaged as a result of rocket fire from the north. Earlier, the IDF struck a Hezbollah terrorist and terror infrastructure in Lebanon.

18 wounded

UAV explodes in the Golan, IDF soldier severely wounded

Three antitank missiles were launched at Metula in the Galilee Panhandle. One landed in Lebanese territory, another struck an orchard west of the village, and a third a residential building.

Metula security coordinator:

'50% of residents won't return if there's a diplomatic deal'

Yossi Levit, the security coordinator of Metula, shared his feelings after two members of his rapid-response squad were wounded by Hezbollah antitank fire.

While driving ATV in Metula:

Members of rapid-response squad injured from anti-tank missile

Hezbollah terrorists fire anti-tank missile at two members of a rapid-response squad who accompanied a family from Metula who came to see their home which was hit by Hezbollah missiles.

Cleared for publication:

Two soldiers killed by explosive UAV in Metula

Master sergeant (res.) Dan Kamkagi and Master sergeant (res.) Nahman Natan Hertz were killed from an explosive drone which was fired from Lebanon and hit Metula.

Two critically injured after kamikaze drone explodes in Metula

Kamikaze drone hits building near Metula, critically injuring two Israelis; IDF strikes Radwan Force structures in southern Lebanon.

Metula Council Head:

'We are being fired on and there is no retaliation'

Metula Council Head, David Azoulay attacks the government on its policy in the north and claims that “the agreement with Hezbollah is going to end in the same way as the agreements with Hamas.”

Three injured after missile is fired towards northern Israel

Terrorists fire antitank missile towards Metula, IDF responds with artillery fire and evacuates 3 injured, 2 soldiers and one civilian.

Hezbollah blinding Metula residents with laser pointers

IDF seems helpless to respond as terrorists harass residents of northern town every night with powerful lasers which could cause blindness.

IDF foils weapons smuggling attempt

IDF soldiers identify attempt to smuggle weapons from Lebanon into Israel.

IDF position near Lebanon border comes under fire

Soldiers shoot back without hitting anyone. Authorities suspect initial bullet was stray shot.

Hezbollah Convoy Shoots in the Air Near Israeli Border

Report: convoy with Hezbollah flags fire in the air near Metula during funeral for jihadists killed in IAF airstrike.

Rocket Attack? Reports of Explosion Near Lebanon Border

Residents of the border town of Metula reported hearing an explosion. IDF forces searching the area.