Northern Israel

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Police chase and arrest unlicensed driver

Police chased a driver who refused to stop for them in northern Israel. Once catching up to him, the officers learned that he never had a license to drive.

IDF soldier severely wounded in minefield near Lebanese border

A group of IDF soldiers accidentally entered an Israeli minefield in northern Israel, one soldier was severely wounded.

Minister Smotrich:

'The image of victory - the return of residents to the north'

Ministers Smotrich and Elkin published to reimbursement plan for residents returning to northern Israel. Residents will receive a grant of 15,400 NIS for an adult and 7,700 NIS for a child, plus an additional 'vacancy reimbursement.'

'Lighting up the north'

Missiles that ended lives transformed into a menorah

Police explosive disposal experts decided to take parts of the very missiles that brought so much darkness and turn them into a Hanukkah menorah which will be lit at various locations in northern Israel.

IDF preparing northern Israel for civilian life

Engineering teams have been dispatched to remove waste, ordnance, and military equipment before civilians return home.

Government approves:

First step to return northerners to their homes

The government approved a 200 million shekel budget for restoring public infrastructure, renovating buildings, and improving public spaces in northern communities.

Eliezer Marom resigns from overseeing rehabilitation of north

Marom cites his reduced role following the appointment of Minister Ze'ev Elkin in announcing his resignation from position overseeing efforts to restore communities in northern Israel damaged by Hezbollah.

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.

Minister Wasserlauf:

'I will relocate to the Galilee to oversee its rehabilitation'

Minister for the Negev and the Galilee Itshak Wasserlauf stated his intentions to move to northern Israel to oversee the region's post-war rehabilitation from up close.

Northern Israelis enraged at ceasefire agreement

Eitan Davidi, head of the town of Margaliot, criticizes the ceasefire with Lebanon, saying it compromises northern residents' safety.

Northern Israel evacuated: the crisis you need to know about

As rockets rain down, thousands of evacuated families are on the streets

7th Brigade simulates invasion of Lebanon

The exercise took place a few kilometers from the Lebanese border and trained the troops in maneuvering and combat in thicketed, mountainous terrain.

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Car continues driving during siren, missile lands next to it

Footage shows a vehicle continuing to drive during a missile siren near Tamra. When it attempts to stop in the shoulder, a missile explodes next to it.

US officials estimate:

Israel will intensify attacks on Hezbollah

The US administration estimates that Hezbollah will increase its range of fire and that Israel will respond in ways that have yet to be seen.

Northern Command chief:

We've significantly harmed Hezbollah, we are at a point of change

The Commanding Officer of the Northern Command, MG Ori Gordin, met with the heads of the local authorities in the north.

Teen injured in missile strike:

'There was an explosion, the door was ripped off'

16.5-year-old Linoy Amzaleg, who was lightly wounded by shrapnel during a missile barrage on Kiryat Bialik, recounted the incident and the extent of the damage.

IDF officer and soldier fall in UAV and missile strikes in north

Sergeant Tomer Keren, aged 20, from Haifa, and Major (Res.), Nael Fwarsy, aged 43, from Maghar, fell during combat in northern Israel.

Northern Israel:

IDF reservist severely wounded in anti-tank missile strike

An IDF reservist was severely wounded on Wednesday afternoon in an antitank missile strike on Kibbutz Dan in northern Israel. A siren was not sounded before the strike.

After operating in Gaza:

11th Reserve Brigade conducts exercise in the northern arena

The troops practiced combat and maneuver scenarios against the enemy, including movement in thicketed terrain, advancing along a mountainous route, and activating firepower.

IDF reservist and civilian hurt in missile strike on Galilee

Several individuals were wounded on Sunday afternoon by an anti-tank missile that landed in a Kfar Yuval in the Galilee panhandle.

Netanyahu on northern border:

'When will the story end? When we restore security'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday toured the northern border and met with soldiers from the Golani Brigade.

Cabinet members clash

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant clashed with fellow ministers after he called for Israel to come to a settlement with Hezbollah. Ben-Gvir: 'You don't understand that you harm the residents of the north.'

'Prepared for any scenario'

Netanyahu's message from northern Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Ramat David Air Force Base in northern Israel and received a comprehensive briefing on the readiness of the Air Force in all sectors, but especially the north.

Northern Israel:

Soldiers conduct exercise simulating combat in enemy territory

The forces practiced combat scenarios in which they improved their tactical skills, including movement in dense terrain, advancing along mountain terrain, and directing firepower in enemy territory.

Gallant in northern Israel:

'Nasrallah may drag Lebanon to pay a very heavy toll'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant visited a military exercise in northern Israel and warned that Lebanon would pay the price for Hezbollah's actions.

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.

Kfir Brigade trains for combat scenario on enemy territory

Soldiers of the Kfir Brigade practiced combat on enemy territory while practicing movement through thicketed terrain, mountainous terrain, and activating fire.

Residents of the north outraged:

'The house is on fire, children are shaking in shelters'

Residents of towns in northern Israel fed up with the continued incessant firing from Lebanon: We have been abandoned, Netanyahu is promoting an agreement that will cause us years of suffering.

'Voice from the North'

Former IDF band lead singer's tribute to northern Israel

During his military service, Eliad Eliyahu wrote the song "Voice from the North" for the band. Now, due to the unimaginable situation in northern Israel where he resides, he is renewing it.

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IDF reservists practice warfare in the north

In the last week, reserve soldiers of the 5th Brigade and the 769th Brigade carried out exercises to strengthen their readiness for various combat scenarios in defense of the northern communities.

Government extends assistance for war-affected residents

The Government approved Prime Minister Netanyahu's proposal to extend the evacuation and respite for residents of southern and northern communities, until 31 August 2024.

Western Galilee

US citizen severely wounded in Hezbollah antitank missile strike

A US citizen in his 30s was severely wounded and two others, including an IDF soldier, were lightly wounded in a Hezbollah antitank missile strike on a building in the western Galilee

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.

Chief of Staff joins reservist exercise on northern border

During the multi-branch exercise, the brigade combat team trained for extreme scenarios, combat in complex and mountainous terrain, activating fire, and urban warfare, as part of increasing readiness in the northern arena.

Herzog in north:

'World shouldn't be surprised by war with Hezbollah'

President, First Lady conclude visit to northern Israel. Herzog accuses international community of failing to act to stop Hezbollah's constant attacks and to prevent a war in Lebanon.

Netanyahu to reservists:

'The People of Israel trust you'

The Prime Minister met with reservists in northern Israel, thanked them for their service, and promised additional assistance.

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.

4,000 missiles in a day

Nesher Mayor: 'Plan for 72 hours without power'

Roy Levi suggests planning for power outages during a war with Hezbollah to last at least 72 hours, if not a week, but adds: 'By the end of that week, there won't be a remanent of Lebanon left.'

Nasrallah threatens Cyprus

Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah warned that if Cyprus would assist Israel in a war against his organization it would 'deal with Cyprus as if it were part of the war.'

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.

Holiday calm

Why Hezbollah stopped attacking, and why Israel followed suit

Channel 12 correspondent Guy Varon noted that since the holiday of Eid el-Adha began Hezbollah has halted launches and wondered why Israel is playing along.

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.

200 launches from Lebanon; Netanyahu holds security assessment

Netanyahu's office stated that the assessment will also discuss "Hamas' negative answer regarding the issue of a hostage release deal."

Several UAVs launched at western Galilee

The IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted two suspicious aerial targets over the coast of Nahariya, two additional targets that crossed from Lebanon fell in the area of Kabri. As a result, a fire broke out and damage was caused in the area.

The Middle East’s fateful moment

As northern Israel burns, America is leading the world into a terrible war. Opinion.

Two UAVs intercepted over Galilee; Fire in forest near Tzfat

Two firefighting crews are working to extinguish a blaze in Birya forest caused by shrapnel from an interceptor missile.

IDF admits:

Failed UAV interception causes fire in Nahariya

The IDF reported that an unsuccessful interception attempt was made against the hostile aircraft which fell in Nehariya and caused a fire.

War in the north

Two wounded by shrapnel after rockets hit Kiryat Shmona

Firefighters fight blazes caused by rockets and drones in several locations in northern Israel.

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IDF strikes terrorist in Hezbollah weapons storage facility

An IDF aircraft identified a terrorist entering a Hezbollah weapons storage facility. Shortly afterward, IAF fighter jets struck the weapons storage facility in which the terrorist was operating.

Netanyahu in north:

'We have detailed, important, and even surprising plans'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to the head of Northern Command, Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin, about the detailed operational plans in the sector.

PM to local leaders from north:

'We are committed to restoring security and we will do it'

The Prime Minister instructed the directors general of the Prime Minister's Office and the Finance Ministry to meet with the local council heads in order to bridge the minor remaining gaps and present him tomorrow with an agreed-upon plan that will be submitted for Government approval during the week.

MK Sukkot:

Billions for home defense? 'The problem will worsen'

MK Tzvi Sukkot claimed that channeling billions into the defense of homes in the cities of the north will only exacerbate the security problem.

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Over 20 Hezbollah targets struck in minutes

During the strikes, secondary explosions were identified, indicating the presence of weapon storage facilities in the area.

Preparing for war

Security and rescue forces hold massive drill in northern Israel

The 91st Division completed an extensive exercise in the northern arena focused on defensive and offensive scenarios.

Resident of border village threatens IDF soldiers

A resident of Aramsha traveling in Kibbutz Adamit allegedly ignored the soldiers' orders, which pertained to the tense security situation in the area, blocked the entrance to the Kibbutz, and threatened them.

IDF equips underground parking lots as shelters

In preparation for war with Hezbollah, the IDF has begun stocking underground parking lots in northern Israel with the supplies needed to serve as mass bomb shelters.

Indian worker killed by antitank missile identified

Patnibin Maxwell, killed by a Hezbollah antitank missile yesterday in northern Israel, is survived by a wife 7 months pregnant and a 5-year-old daughter.

IDF Northern Commander:

'An attack will be launched with great intensity'

MG Ori Gordin met with the security coordinators of communities in northern Israel and told them they are 'the protective force and an integral part of our defensive systems.'

Combat in winter weather

IDF continues to prepare for war in the north

Training included joint exercises of armored forces, combat engineering, infantry, and artillery forces in thicket, mountainous, and complex areas.

St. Sgt. Omer Sarah Benjo killed in missile barrage

Benjo, 20 from Ge'a, served as a combat intelligence coordinator in the 869th Battalion of the Galil Formation.