Northern Israel

Israel denies US claim IDF withdrew from southern Lebanon buffer zone, sources tell 'Post'

A US State Department official claimed that Israel has withdrawn from southern Lebanon buffer zones, but two IDF sources denied this, and a Lebanese official said they were unaware of it.

Israeli soldiers are seen inside southern Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side of the border, June 7, 2026.
 IDF operatives in Lebanon, February 3, 2025.

IDF kills Hezbollah operatives in two small incidents, but ceasefire holds

A member of a northern Israeli community's emergency response squad; illustrative.

'We are being abandoned': Northern Israel emergency response squads denounce reduced mobilization

Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, June 19, 2026.

Lebanon ceasefire shows need for IDF rethink on slow war doctrine - analysis


IDF kills Lebanese terrorist who infiltrated Israeli territory, fired at soldiers

The IDF stated that the incident occured only about a kilometer from Margaliyot and that, at the time of publication, the terrorist's affiliation could not be identified. 

Israeli soldiers walk through a village in southern Lebanon during an Israeli military operation, May 17, 2026.

Hezbollah launches rockets at IDF posts after Lebanese media reports IDF strikes in nation's south

Immediately following the initial reports of the strikes, sirens sounded in northern Israel as three projectiles were launched from Lebanon toward IDF posts

(Illustrative) Rocket launches are seen from southern Lebanon toward the Golan Heights, March 3, 2026

Netanyahu to implement Hezbollah drone solution in coming days, northern council head claims

Netanyahu told the head of the Mateh Asher Regional Council that a solution had already been found to the explosive drones, although he would not share details, Davidovich told 103FM.

Moshe Davidovich, chair of the Confrontation Line Forum of Northern Regional attends a press conference on the plan for the return of northern residents to their homes, at the Ministry of Finance in Jerusalem, January 5, 2025.

Gov't greenlights NIS 13b. for shelters, infrastructure in Israel's North

Netanyahu issued a statement shortly after the approval, naming the proposal as his and Smotrich's product, although the prime minister was absent for much of the approval meeting on Tuesday evening.

Israeli security forces at the scene where a house was hit by an explosive drone launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon in Metula near the Israeli-Lebanese border, May 25, 2026.

Rare gemstone discovered by 12-year-old boy during archaeological dig in ancient Jewish village

Dig director Dr. Achia Kohn-Tavorn from Ariel University identified the stone as a Nicolo, a type of agate stone often used in jewelry and signet rings by the Romans as a symbol of wealth.

Twelve-year-old Alon Horwitz who discovered an ancient gemstone at Korazim National Park in the Galilee, June 1, 2026.

Deputy mayor among 14 arrested in massive northern Israel corruption raid

Following the police's announcement, the Nahariya Municipality released a statement confirming that its personnel were involved in the investigation.

Headquarters of Lahav 433 – The National Crime Unit in Lod, pictured August 6, 2025.

At least four people reportedly wounded after Hezbollah drone hits northern Israel

Fire crews were working at the crash site, where Israeli media is reporting that at least four people were injured. No details on their conditions have been reported.

Israeli security forces at the scene where a house was hit by an explosive drone launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon in Metula near the Israeli-Lebanese border, May 25, 2026.

Nearly three years into war, Hezbollah keeps northern Israel under fire - analysis

Israeli cities remain under rocket fire in northern Israel after 965 days of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

Israeli soldiers take position as civilians take cover during a Hezbollah attack near the Israeli border with Lebanon in northern Israel, May 19, 2026.

'This is not a ceasefire': Bennett, Eisenkot blast government as Hezbollah fire intensifies

"Residents of the north endured yet another weekend of lawlessness. They deserve to live in security, just like in Tel Aviv," Bennett said, following a sharp increase in Hezbollah rocket fire.

Opposition Leader and Head of the Yesh Atid party Yair Lapid and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett speak during a press conference announcing a joint list named “Together” ahead of upcoming elections, to be led by Bennett, in Herzliya, central Israel, April 26, 2026.

Missile hits Kiryat Shmona during early-morning Hezbollah barrage, local leaders demand answers

A Hezbollah missile hit the city center of Kiryat Shmona overnight, causing heavy damage to businesses; Iron Dome intercepted all other projectiles.

Israeli security forces and civilians at the scene where a missile fired from Lebanon toward Israel overnight caused damage in the northern Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona, May 30, 2026.