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News and updates about northern border

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.

Working dog exhibition for evacuees from northern Israel

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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.

IDF activity in Gaza, Judea, Samaria and the north

Two soldiers injured in barrage in north

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

Two soldiers injured in barrage in north

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.

New 'Heharim' Brigade to operate on northern border

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.'

'Hezbollah will pay a very heavy price'

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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.

Rocket lands on road in north; car drives on

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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.

IDF's activities in Gaza and in the north

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.

Bedouin town gets new security dog

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.

IDF Troops Train for Scenarios along the Northern Border

Minister of Defense:

'Nearing breaking point in Gaza; surrender and be spared'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant: "The fate of Yahya Sinwar and every senior commander is the same - surrender or die."

'Nearing breaking point in Gaza; surrender and be spared'

Minister of Defense:

Hezbollah will withdraw, Israel’s northern residents will return

Gallant stated: 'We will make every effort to bring all hostages home as quickly as possible. I am personally committed to it.'

Hezbollah will withdraw, Israel’s northern residents will return

MK Benny Gantz:

'Nasrallah, do not endanger Beirut for the sake of Tehran'

Minister Gantz toured the Golan Heights. On the situation on the Lebanese border. "We are willing to expand campaign on the northern border"

'Nasrallah, do not endanger Beirut for the sake of Tehran'

Chief of Staff:

'We are ready at any moment to launch an attack in the north'

IDF Chief of Staff assessed the 210th Division stationed on the northern border: 'We trust you that the defense here is strong.'

'We are ready at any moment to launch an attack in the north'

Herzog on northern border:

'Lebanese citizens don't deserve this'

The president toured the border amid tensions with the Hezbollah and called for peace with Lebanon.

'Lebanese citizens don't deserve this'

Netanyahu to convene discussion on situation in north

Netanyahu to convene a discussion on Sunday focusing on Hezbollah and the Lebanese front.

Netanyahu to convene discussion on situation in north

Rare failure: IDF misses camera theft at Lebanese border

Last week, Hezbollah terrorists vandalized a surveillance camera near Metula, but the army only detected the damage hours later.

Rare failure: IDF misses camera theft at Lebanese border

Explosions heard in north

Rocket fired from Lebanon, IDF retaliates

One rocket fired from Lebanon explodes in an open area in north. IDF retaliates by attacking targets in southern Lebanon.

Rocket fired from Lebanon, IDF retaliates

Suspected infiltration at northern border

Flares fired following suspicious movement near fence on Lebanese border. Locals asked to remain in their homes.

Suspected infiltration at northern border

IDF believes Hezbollah will continue to try to carry out attacks

Northern Command believes that some Hezbollah squads have already been instructed by their leader to try and harm Israeli soldiers.

IDF believes Hezbollah will continue to try to carry out attacks

IDF attacks Hezbollah targets following border incident

IDF aircraft attack Hezbollah targets following incident on the northern border in which IDF forces were fired upon.

IDF attacks Hezbollah targets following border incident

12 diplomats and foreign ambassadors tour northern border

IDF and Foreign Ministry host 12 diplomats and ambassadors on a tour of Israel’s northern border ahead of renewal of UNIFIL mandate.

12 diplomats and foreign ambassadors tour northern border

'An especially important meeting in Moscow'

PM takes off for Russia to meet with President Putin. The two are to discuss the tense situation on Israel's northern border.

'An especially important meeting in Moscow'

Defense Minister:

'This is not the time to bark, but to bite'

Liberman warns terror groups on Israel's northern border, emphasizing Israel is not limited in possibilities of response to provocation.

'This is not the time to bark, but to bite'

Lebanon Gets More US Arms - Or Is It Hezbollah?

Lebanon last week received a shipment of U.S. arms worth $146 million, the third time this year it has received American arms.

Lebanon Gets More US Arms - Or Is It Hezbollah?

Ya'alon: Never Mind Who Did It - Golan Airstrike Was Necessary

Defense Minister: If airstrike attributed to Israel hadn't taken place, serious terrorist attacks against Israelis would have taken place.

Ya'alon: Never Mind Who Did It - Golan Airstrike Was Necessary

IDF Resumes Search for Hezbollah Tunnels

After a temporary shut down, following Hezbollah's attack on an IDF convoy Wednesday, soldiers resume scanning the area for terror tunnels.

IDF Resumes Search for Hezbollah Tunnels

Security Alert in North Sunday Was a False Alarm

Residents told to go indoors, then given all clear, as tension in the continues in aftermath of strike on Iranian general, Hezbollah.

Security Alert in North Sunday Was a False Alarm

Northern border tensions

IDF: Security Situation in the Galilee Calmed

Residents of Rehes Ramim told to stay indoors as IDF scan for infiltrators; IDF says threat has been neutralized.

IDF: Security Situation in the Galilee Calmed

Officials to Residents of North: Stay Calm

Officials in northern Israel urged residents to continue with their regular daily routines, despite the increased tensions in the area.

Officials to Residents of North: Stay Calm

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.

Hezbollah Convoy Shoots in the Air Near Israeli Border

Northern Residents Forced to Find Investors to Do IDF's Job

Western Galilee residents say that the IDF has been ignoring reports of Hezbollah terror tunnels - and have decided to act.

Northern Residents Forced to Find Investors to Do IDF's Job

Israel Has the Power to 'Destroy Lebanon Entirely'

Lt. Col. Dr. Mordechai Kedar speaks with Arutz Sheva about the threat of an attack from Lebanon, and what Israel's response could be.

Israel Has the Power to 'Destroy Lebanon Entirely'

Kochavi Takes Over IDF Northern Command

The former head of IDF Intelligence, General Aviv Kochavi, officially took up the post of IDF Northern Command Head on Sunday.

Kochavi Takes Over IDF Northern Command

Syrian Civil War Damaging Israeli Security, Says Top IDF Officer

On a visit to the northern border, President Shimon Peres hears about the new security difficulties facing Israel from the north.

Syrian Civil War Damaging Israeli Security, Says Top IDF Officer

Soldiers Come Under Fire near Lebanon

Gunfire on soldiers as they tour northern border. None hurt.

Soldiers Come Under Fire near Lebanon

Guarding Peripheral Communities - Without Sentries

The present system involving a sentry at the gate and a local rapid response unit will be replaced with a "state of the art" alternative.

Guarding Peripheral Communities - Without Sentries

IDF Boosts Navy near Lebanon

Bombings, rocket attack followed by news that IDF will station a new, advanced warship on Israel’s northern border.

IDF Boosts Navy near Lebanon

Defense Minister Confirms: Soldiers Hurt by Bomb

Yaalon confirms that four IDF soldiers were hurt when they drove over a bomb.

Defense Minister Confirms: Soldiers Hurt by Bomb

Mideast Expert: Assad is Winning – and That’s Bad for Israel

Assad is winning with Iran’s help, Mideast expert says. He warns Israel not to rely on the ‘corrupt, ineffective’ UN.

Mideast Expert: Assad is Winning – and That’s Bad for Israel

Race to Complete Border Security Fence Nearing Finish

The race between the deteriorating security situation north of Israel’s border, and the need to complete the border fence, is tightening.

Race to Complete Border Security Fence Nearing Finish

Israel Intensifies Warning to Syria Over Golan Heights

Israel has allegedly reiterated its warnings to Syria over the Golan Heights, threatening the IDF will attack Syrian tanks on its border.

Israel Intensifies Warning to Syria Over Golan Heights

Following Syria Strikes, IDF Moves Iron Dome to North

IDF moves two anti-missile installations to north following alleged Syria airstrikes.

Following Syria Strikes, IDF Moves Iron Dome to North

IDF Allows More Wounded Syrians into Israel

The IDF has allowed more wounded Syrians into Israel, after several appeared at the northern border early Wednesday morning.

IDF Allows More Wounded Syrians into Israel

4 Syrians Treated, 2 Taken to Israeli Hospital by IDF

Four hurt Syrians were treated at the northern border Wednesday and two later hospitalized in Israel. It's not the first time.

4 Syrians Treated, 2 Taken to Israeli Hospital by IDF

Tension in Towns along Northern Border

Kiryat Shmona is carrying out maintenance of its bomb shelters, should push come to shove.

Tension in Towns along Northern Border

Assad Calls for War on Rebels, Israel to Fortify Syrian Border

As Assad called to crush his enemies, Israel called to fortify security along the Syrian border.

Assad Calls for War on Rebels, Israel to Fortify Syrian Border

IDF Jeep Hit by Gunfire from Syria

Gunfire from Syria hits IDF jeep, Israel complains to UN.

IDF Jeep Hit by Gunfire from Syria

Golan Commander: Be Prepared for the Worst

Commander: as Syria battles, be prepared for worst-case scenario.

Golan Commander: Be Prepared for the Worst

IDF Stops Infiltration on Syrian Border

IDF soldiers prevent a Syrian man from infiltrating the Golan. Commanders believe man was planning attack.

IDF Stops Infiltration on Syrian Border

Home Front Command Drill Panics Unwary Students

A Home Front Command drill testing air raid sirens in the north on Thursday panicked students who were unaware the test was taking place.

Home Front Command Drill Panics Unwary Students