News and updates about North

Chief of Staff:

Soldiers in north have 'high level of readiness'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment in northern command after civilian murdered in Hezbollah missile attack.

Soldiers in north have 'high level of readiness'

IDF lowers alert level in north

After three weeks of high alert on northern border IDF decides to dilute forces and remove some traffic restrictions.

IDF lowers alert level in north

What's really going on in the north?

Alma Founder & CEO Lt. Col. (Res.) Sarit Zehavi discusses her organization that offers tours to explain northern strategy and defenses.

What's really going on in the north?

Mayor: We'll close off northern Israel if we have to

Kiryat Shmona mayor comes to Knesset, tells municipal heads to protest cancelling aid package for northern Israel.

Mayor: We'll close off northern Israel if we have to

Ya'alon Warns Hezbollah: We Won't Tolerate Attacks

Hezbollah, Syria will be held responsible for attacks, Defense Minister warns, amid 'largest buildup since Second Lebanon War.'

Ya'alon Warns Hezbollah: We Won't Tolerate Attacks

Gantz: Lebanese Army Responsible for Rocket Fire

Chief of Staff addresses rocket fire for first time, sends message to Lebanon: 'In the end, we will have to act - and it won't be pretty.'

Gantz: Lebanese Army Responsible for Rocket Fire

Crisis Averted: Explosives Discovered Under Afula Building

Afula police uncover weapons stash, explosives and chemicals under building's foundations.

Crisis Averted: Explosives Discovered Under Afula Building

Yaalon Explains Why Gaza Border Sentries were Cut

Defense Minister met heads of local authorities, and explained why military guards were removed.

Yaalon Explains Why Gaza Border Sentries were Cut