Kiryat shmona

Two suspects indicted for running human trafficking network in Haifa, Kiryat Shmona

The indictment came at the culmination of a year-long undercover investigation that began in July of 2025, after suspicion arose regarding the suspects using social media to recruit victims.

Chief of Police Daniel Levi at the scene of a shooting incident in Ramla, central Israel, May 11, 2026.
Hashomer Hachadash new volunteer initiative to support the recovery of Kiryat Shmona

Hashomer Hachadash launches volunteer initiative to support Kiryat Shmona's recovery

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.

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

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

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


As war rages, evacuees from Israel's North long to return home - opinion

Real victory is not only when the hostages are released but also when all those torn from their dwellings are able to return to their homes safely.

 Firefighters work to put out a blaze in Kiryat Shmona at the impact site of a rocket that was fired by Hezbollah in Lebanon at Israel on May 5.

'Fake security, petty politics': Kiryat Shmona mayor blasts Netanyahu over visit

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with Eli Zafrani, Likud's mayoral candidate, instead of the current mayor, Avichai Stern, during a situational assessment of the escalating border in Israel's North.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Kiryat Shmona during a situational assessment of escalating tensions with Hezbollah in Israel's North, June 5, 2024

Hezbollah rockets cause forest fire in northern Israel near Kiryat Shmona

Wildfires ignited by Hezbollah rockets from Lebanon ravaged northern Israel. Rescue teams battled flames amid evacuations. Dry weather intensified the crisis. Authorities struggled to contain fires.

Fire caused from rockets launched from Lebanon, outside the northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona, June 1, 2024

'Post' gives inside look into northern Israeli ghost towns amid endless war of attrition

Reporters Notebook: The area in the mountains between Safed and Meron, which has been frequently targeted by Hezbollah, felt quiet now, allowing to hear birds chirping. It doesn’t feel like war.

Fire caused from rockets launched from Lebanon, outside the northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona, June 1, 2024

Hezbollah terrorists launch Burkan rocket, impacts IDF base, no injuries

The deadly Burkan warhead carries hundreds of kilograms of explosive material and is capable of operating at a redius of 1.5-5 kilometers.

X, formerly Twitter, screenshot appearing to show the aftermath of the collision of a rocket in the area of Kiryat Shmona. June 1, 2024.

‘We must establish a recovery administration for the North’

Michal Cohen, Rashi Foundation CEO, details how the philanthropic sector is filling the void left by the state in caring for Israel’s northern communities.

 IDF SOLDIER at the scene of injuries amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, near Arab al-Aramashe in northern Israel, April 17

The forgotten citizens of the North: A day on Israel's Lebanese border - comment

The world has forgotten about the displaced Israelis of the North, whose family structures, social interactions, jobs, and communities are lost and dysfunctional.

 THE WRITER is briefed on the Lebanese border by an IDF expert on Hezbollah missiles.

Lack of leadership in Israel is undermining the Gaza war - opinion

It is time that Netanyahu recognizes the gravity of this moment in time and does what is right or steps aside, calls for early elections, and allows the Israeli people to decide who will lead them.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC Herzog is flanked by IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant at an event for outstanding soldiers at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem on Independence Day.

Fires rage in northern Israel after Hezbollah barrage from Lebanon

The heavy rocket barrages caused the fire, which is still raging at this hour, with the arrival of Shabbat. Firefighters have not yet brought the blaze under control.

 Fires rage in the North of Israel due to Hezbollah rocket fire, May 10, 2024.

City in decline: No buyers for Kiryat Shmona apartments, in existential peril

Despite signs of recovery in other war-torn cities, Kiryat Shmona remains deserted, with a staggering 95% drop in real estate transactions. Is it worth considering an investment? We investigate.

 Yuval neighborhood in Kiryat Shmona.