Northern Israel

Israel pushes Hezbollah further north in Lebanon - buying time, but not security

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The main theater and focus of attention remains Iran. Nevertheless, Israel perceives an opportunity to significantly change the situation along its northern border as well.

ISRAEL IS acting to create immediate security for the communities along the border with Lebanon – pushing Hezbollah away from the frontier, and establishing a buffer to reduce the threat to those communities. Here, an Israeli tank patrols along the border in Upper Galilee.
About 40% of structures in Metula, Israel, were damaged during the war that began in October 2023. The city on the Israeli border with Lebanon is seen here Dec. 9, 2024.

Resilience in Metula: Ayuni Pizza Bar stays open amid war with Hezbollah

KKL-JNF led respite activites for children in the northern border communities.

KKL-JNF approves NIS 6 million aid package for northern border communities ahead of Passover

A butterfly clay bead from the Final Natufian period in Eynan-Mallaha, Hula Valley, colored red with ochre and marked with the fingerprints of an approximately 10-year-old child, March 18, 2026.

Ancient clay beads found in northern Israel rewrite timeline of cultural expression in the region


What are two Lebanese monkeys doing in a house in the Israel's North?

Inspectors from the Israel Nature and Parks Authority collected the monkeys and took them into care.

A baby vervet monkey in Zanzibar, November 2005

Local heads call for urgent solutions as North and South struggle post-Hamas attack

Local leaders from Israel’s South and North emphasized the need for solutions to immediate problems for evacuees and residents in the wake of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and ensuing war. 

 Smoke billows over northern Israel after rockets were fired from Lebanon, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, by Israel's border with Lebanon, May 17, 2024.

Ayalim’s young Zionist force rebuilds communities in Israel’s north and south

“If you want a picture of victory, we need to bring back the people to the north and south of Israel,” said Gon Soussana.

 Sigal Barzelay, CEO, Ayalim Association and Gon Soussana, Head of the Community development, Ayalim Association

Reviving cities: The New Zionism

In the wake of war, the Rashi Foundation is spearheading efforts to rebuild Israel’s northern and southern periphery—framing economic growth and social resilience as the new face of Zionism.

 Michal Cohen, CEO of the Rashi Foundation

NIS 500 for a tent for the family: The new glamping that opened in the north

The partnership between Kibbutz Ortal and Nir David Tourism has led to the creation of a new glamping site at the kibbutz in the Golan, the first to open in the area since the war.

Glamping in Kibbutz Ortal

Police thwart murder attempt in Israel's North after gunfight with suspect

A police officer was seriously wounded in the incident. Two of the three members were pronounced dead from the gunfire.

 Israel Police during operation in Israel's North to thwart murder attempt, April 27, 2025.

Northern Israel grapples with fears and the long road home - watch

As rockets fall silent—for now—residents, soldiers, builders, and entrepreneurs race to rebuild northern Israel, balancing trauma, hope, courage, and politics.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG is briefed on the security situation as he looks out at Lebanon from Metula.

Bank of Jerusalem to support new housing project in Shlomi

After months of evacuating residents and a complete halt of projects in the north, the first housing project by Yesodot Eitanim is underway – in collaboration with Bank of Jerusalem.

 The entrance to Shlomi

Initiative brings together volunteers to rebuild Israeli communities affected by war

"These efforts are not just about restoring physical spaces; they’re about healing communities and showing that, even in the darkest of times, new life can emerge," said Neri Shotan.

 Volunteers bring hope and renewal to Israels South and North.

‘We’re coming home!’ Misgav Am residents return after security crisis with volunteer support

Despite the challenges and adversity faced, the people of Misgav Am and volunteers from all across Israel have shown their dedication to rebuilding, restoring, and renewing their community.

 Volunteers help rehabilitate the Misgav Am community.