Kiryat shmona

IDF concludes Hebron security operation, begins tactical drill in Kiryat Shmona

In the joint Hebron operation, the IDF searched approximately 350 structures and apprehended 14 individuals wanted for terrorism related activity.

Israeli soldiers carrying weapons walk during a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the West Bank, December 20, 2025
Council for Higher Education approves the Kiryat Shmona University of the Galilee.

Council for Higher Education approves Kiryat Shmona University in effort to rebuild northern Israel

 Yuval neighborhood in Kiryat Shmona.

Israel's North needs a long-term plan, commitment to rebuild - opinion

A Magen David Adom ambulance; illustrative.

Sixteen injured in car accidents in northern Israel


Israeli tries to burn down National Insurance office up north

The police received a call on Thursday night via the 100 emergency hotline about an attempt to set fire to the NII building in Kiryat Shmona.

 'Burn' was written in graffiti on the wall of the National Insurance Institute branch in Kiryat Shmona before an attempt was made to burn it down on March 23, 2023.

Crane, trucker and two city employees help save mayor's parrot

The mayor of Kiryat Shmona rescued his pet parrot from atop a tree by using one of the city's cranes and trucks.

‘I’M SCARED!’ Oren says and hugs me as a green parrot lets out a particularly ear-splitting screech.

They returned home

Three former AMIT students from Israel’s periphery returned to their schools as principals and are revolutionizing the system.

 Nurit Davidi, Principal, Ulpanat AMIT Dyckman Be’er Sheva, with Students

Israeli TikTok influencers hit the road on a trip up north

The Jewish Nation Fund USA paid for a group of Israeli TikTok influencers to go on a trip to northern Israel.

 It's completely unrealistic to prevent our youth from using TikTok.

Y. B. Group to comptroller: Probe Kiryat Shmona mayor

In addition to developing the city, the complex will also bring in hundreds of workers, said real estate group Y.B. Galor.

A simulation of the Slilim Hula complex

Entrepreneurs to Kiryat Shmona mayor: Stop impeding us

"We have invested tens of millions of shekels in developing projects in the city, we have never been given the feeling of entrepreneurs being welcome," the Real Estate group said.

A simulation of the Slilim Hula complex

Is the Galilee Israel’s next big hi-tech hub?

If the proper strategy is employed, Israel’s northern region could become the next big thing in hi-tech.

 Crowds gather at the launch of the  International Foodtech Center at the new Margalit Startup City Galil in Kiryat Shmona.

When Tel Aviv met Kiryat Shmona

Tel Aviv mayor Ron Huldai visited the up-and-coming tech scene in the northern town of Kiryat Shmona on Sunday and vowed to build collaborations between the two cities.

 Margalit Foodtech Center

Margalit Foodtech Center opens in the Galilee

The Margalit Startup City Galil will address the burning problems of the world, including global warming, hunger, drought, and a shortage of healthy food, the organization said.

 Margalit Foodtech Center

Rockets launched from Lebanon; IDF responds with artillery fire

The IDF responded shortly after the rocket fire, with tank fire towards the launch site.

Site where a rocket fell near Kiryat Shmona, August 4, 2021