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.

|ByHERB KEINON
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

Despite the ongoing Hezbollah missile strikes, Ayuni Pizza Bar in Metula remains open, serving locals and soldiers. Resilience in the face of war, with a slice of normalcy.

|ByTHEIA CHATELLE/JTA
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

The aid is aimed at communities located within 0–2 kilometers of the border fence, including Shlomi, Metula, and Kiryat Shmona, as well as several regional councils along the confrontation line.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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

Researchers identified 19 different types of beads, whose shapes are reminiscent of plants that were harvested by Natufians, and were vital to their lives, such as wild barley, lentils, and peas. 

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

'Life Stories': Elderly evacuees from Israel's North share their experiences in exhibit

The project brought forth the inner strength of the elderly evacuees and gave them the opportunity to have their stories heard, Haverut said.

APRIL 11, 2025ByKESHET NEEV
Chana Biton, evacuee from Israel's North during the Israel-Hamas war.

Education Ministry launches program to support youth in evacuated communities in northern Israel

The initiative aims to provide a supportive educational and community response as part of the broader effort to rebuild the north.

APRIL 10, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Evacuees from the North at the Yehuda Hotel

Ayalim Association is bringing students back to the north

Re-establishing their student village in Kiryat Shmona, Ayalim is offering a generous scholarship to a few lucky students.

APRIL 9, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH AYALIM ASSOCIATION.
Members of the new student village of the Eyalim Association in the city of Kiryat Shmona

Israel arrests five for stealing millions from public war funds for evacuees

In total, it is believed the five individuals misappropriated tens of millions of shekels.

APRIL 8, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An illustrative image of evacuees and US dollars

Seven projects in one month: The company leading the North’s urban renewal

Av-Gad announces seven tenant bids in one month, all in the Krayot and the North, totaling approximately 4,000 new housing units.

MARCH 29, 2025ByWALLA/REALESTATE
The "Kinneret City" project

Israel at war day 535: What happend in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria?

Hamas publishes hostage video • IDF encircles Tel Sultan in new Gaza ground operations

MARCH 25, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Night time Operation of the Paratroopers Brigade in Syria, March 25, 2025.

Jewish National Fund-USA is building Israel’s future and expanding it's circle of impact

Tali Tzour Avner, Jewish National Fund-USA’s Chief Israel Officer, speaks of the organization’s major projects that are making significant inroads in Israel’s north and south.

MARCH 20, 2025ByALAN ROSENBAUM, IN COLLABORATION WITH JEWISH NATIONAL FUND-USA
VOLUNTEERS HELP rebuild a kibbutz in southern Israel.

Returning home: A Kiryat Shmona family’s journey after a year of evacuation

Anna Livadenko, the mother of two young children from northern Israel, highlighted that the family did not have anywhere else to stay or a big family to lean on

MARCH 16, 2025ByEVE YOUNG
Kids return to school for the first time since the beginning of the war, in the northern Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona, March 9, 2025.

From struggle to strength: Nahariya overcomes challenges and shapes its future

Nahariya’s transformation into a beacon of economic hope for the Galilee.

MARCH 11, 2025ByRONNIE ROSENMAN, IN COLLABORATION WITH RASHI FOUNDATION
(Illustrative): Two girls are seen at the beach.

Mount Hermon reopens for visitors for first time since Oct 7

"There is a great buzz this morning," said Rafael Naveh, CEO of the Mount Hermon site. "We have been waiting for this moment for too long, and we welcome it.

MARCH 4, 2025ByMOSHE COHEN
Israelis can begin enjoying the snow in Mount Hermon.