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News and updates about northern border

Netanyahu to troops in north:

'You are the generation of victory. The world is amazed'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited an IDF base on the northern border and heard about the destruction of Hezbollah's capabilities that has been achieved during the ground effort and the use of intense fire.

'You are the generation of victory. The world is amazed'

Residents of north refuse to return home without full security

Netanyahu to residents of the north: ‘We will bring you all back to your homes safely’.' Residents: 'Ending the war with a political agreement, without an intense war, will have repercussions for generations.'

Residents of north refuse to return home without full security

IDF Spokesperson:

'We destroyed missiles with ranges of 1000s of km'

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari gave a third press conference in one day, due to escalation of fighting in Lebanon.

'We destroyed missiles with ranges of 1000s of km'

PM Netanyahu:

'I promised we'd change the balance of power in the north'

Prime Minister Netanyahu held a security assessment at the Air Force operations center in Tel Aviv: 'We are not waiting for the threat, we are pre-empting it – everywhere, in every sector, constantly.'

'I promised we'd change the balance of power in the north'

Direct hit in lower Galilee:

House destroyed; family in safe room survived

Ofir Shik, head of the Lower Galilee Council, visits a house in Givat Avni that suffered a direct hit from a Hezbollah rocket: 'We call on the IDF to finish the job.'

House destroyed; family in safe room survived

US:

'Don't get into an all-out war in Lebanon'

US is trying to prevent an all-out war in the north and sent a message to leaders in Israel expressing its concern for 'potential escalation.'

'Don't get into an all-out war in Lebanon'

Effi Eitam:

'We cannot achieve stable security without bashing Hezbollah'

Brigadier General Effi Eitam commented on the pager explosions and possibility of signing another hostage release agreement.

'We cannot achieve stable security without bashing Hezbollah'

Highest level of alert:

98th Division moving from Gaza northwards

Decision reached in past 24 hours to move elite 98th Division from Gaza to northern border.

98th Division moving from Gaza northwards

Taiwanese company denies:

Who hid explosives in Hezbollah pagers?

Taiwanese company, whose name appears on the pagers, claims: 'Pagers were manufactured by a European company that has the right to use our brand. It's embarrassing.'

Who hid explosives in Hezbollah pagers?

Cabinet decides:

Return of residents of the north added to war goals

Security cabinet updates the goals of the war to include the clause: The safe return of the residents of the north to their homes.

Return of residents of the north added to war goals

PM promises mayor of Tzfat: 'Current situation won't continue'

PM speaks with Tzfat Mayor Yossi Kakon: "We will do everything necessary to restore life to normal and remove threat from residents of the north.

PM promises mayor of Tzfat: 'Current situation won't continue'

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.

Israeli journalist demands: Give Nasrallah an ultimatum

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.

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

Watch:

Two UAVs over northern Israel

Shai Sitbon, from Kfar Szold, films two UAVs that infiltrated Israel from Lebanon. IDF claims, 'there were several launches, some were intercepted and others fell in the Golan Heights area.'

Two UAVs over northern Israel

Residents of the North instructed to stay near safe areas

Residents of the North receive instructions to limit activities and stay near safe areas, due to IDF activity in Lebanon.

Residents of the North instructed to stay near safe areas

Nir Poupko, 28, murdered by Hezbollah rocket

Nir Poupko, 28, from Kibbutz HaGoshrim, was named as the civilian killed by a Hezbollah rocket.

Nir Poupko, 28, murdered by Hezbollah rocket

'Noa and Nir moved to the Golan because they love the country'

Friends and family members of Noa and Nir Baranes, who were killed by a rocket, cannot digest the loss: "They went out for a fun day; on the way home they were brutally murdered"

'Noa and Nir moved to the Golan because they love the country'

Local leader responds to murder of parents of 3 children

'On 10/7 we saw that if there are no civilians on the border, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv will not be protected. The army is fighting on the frontlines and residents must continue their daily routine to win,' says local leader, Uri Kellner.

Local leader responds to murder of parents of 3 children

Rabbi of northern district:

Residents have had enough, they want to go home

'I call on the decision makers. Do something so that we can go home,' says Rabbi Shlomo ben Eliyahu, Rabbi of the Asher Regional Council.

Residents have had enough, they want to go home

Former Ntnl. Sec. Council head:

'Ending the war will hurt Israel and help Hamas'

Former National Security Council head, Meir Ben-Shabbat, estimates that Israel is making achievements in Rafah, calls to exact a price from Lebanon as well, and is concerned by the discourse on ending the war.

'Ending the war will hurt Israel and help Hamas'

Governmental anxiety

Anxiety has become a major factor in decision making and the consequences can turn out to be irreversible. Opinion.

Governmental anxiety

Military correspondent:

Severe criticism of IDF attacks in Lebanon: ‘Back to Oct. 6?’

Military correspondent Doron Kadosh severely criticized IDF attacks in Lebanon in response to the vast number of missiles fired at Israel. ‘Israel has not retaliated in too long.’

Severe criticism of IDF attacks in Lebanon: ‘Back to Oct. 6?’

'Don't abandon us,' say northern mayors

Heads of authorities in the north joined the fight to save local businesses and called on the government to include them in the government grants budget to prevent their collapse.

'Don't abandon us,' say northern mayors

During the Seder:

Dozens of rockets fired towards Tzfat

Barrage of at least 35 rockets fired towards Tzfat as Israelis gather to celebrate the start of Passover. IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

Dozens of rockets fired towards Tzfat

Just before his wedding:

Reserve captain severely injured by an explosive device

Reserve Captain Dor Zimel, a resident of Even Yehuda, was injured by an IED attack just a short while before his wedding.

Reserve captain severely injured by an explosive device

Father of wounded soldiers:

'We are in a tough neighborhood, we need to act like a bully'

Right-wing activist Noam Federman, whose son David was injured in a Hezbollah attack in the Western Galilee, reported on his son's condition. "He was hit by shrapnel and had his spleen removed"

'We are in a tough neighborhood, we need to act like a bully'

Northern Israel:

Six IDF soldiers severely wounded in UAV and missile strike

As a result of the attack, six soldiers were severely injured, two moderately injured and six others were lightly injured.

Six IDF soldiers severely wounded in UAV and missile strike

An evening of rockets and reprisals

Hezbollah fired several rockets at northern Israel following the assassination of two senior figures in the organization. The IDF retaliated by attacking the origins of the rockets.

An evening of rockets and reprisals

Hezbollah claims responsibility

Four soldiers wounded in explosion near northern border

One soldier was severely injured, two were moderately injured, and a fourth was lightly injured. The IDF stated that the source of the explosion was unknown and that the incident was under review.

Four soldiers wounded in explosion near northern border

IDF:

Explosive drone strikes Rosh Hanikra

The IDF has attacked several Hezbollah buildings in Lebanon in the last day. A building in the Al-Hiyyam area, where a terrorist was located, was targeted.

Explosive drone strikes Rosh Hanikra

Six Months Later:

IDF summarizes half a year of war

IDF statistics show thousands of terrorists killed, targets destroyed, and operational hours logged on every front.

IDF summarizes half a year of war

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

Photos:

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'

Watch:

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

Photos:

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