Kiryat Shmona
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Kiryat Shmona, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Leumi’s campaign tops ad recall as Bank Hapoalim wins affection
Bank Leumi led this week’s advertising recall in Israel with a campaign for bar and bat mitzvah children from border communities. Bank Hapoalim’s World Cup-themed sponsorship was…
Maccabi Netanya signs right-back Alon Azogi for two years
Maccabi Netanya signed 26-year-old right-back Alon Azogi from Bnei Sakhnin on a two-year deal. The club paid 200,000 shekels to activate his release clause.
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona signs Senegalese winger Amadou Sagna
Hapoel Kiryat Shmona has signed Senegalese winger Amadou Sagna to a two-year deal with a one-year option. The 27-year-old will join after medical checks and has arrived from Guing…
State Comptroller Warns Israel Is Still Not Prepared for a Major Earthquake
Following the earthquake in Venezuela, Israel’s State Comptroller warned that Israel is still not properly prepared for a major earthquake. He cited recent reports saying urban re…
Rabid Wolf Found in Kiryat Shmona, Eight People Exposed
Israel’s Health Ministry reported a rabid wolf in Kiryat Shmona, in the Upper Galilee. Eight people exposed to the animal were sent for preventive treatment, and the public was to…
Maccabi Haifa unveils 2026/27 season ticket prices
Maccabi Haifa has opened sales for its 2026/27 season tickets and announced updated prices across all stands and premium categories. The club said prices rose only 2% to 5% becaus…
Kiryat Shmona Star Martins Earns World Cup Man of the Match Honor
Christian Martins of Hapoel Kiryat Shmona was named Man of the Match in Panama’s 1-0 World Cup loss to Croatia. His club praised him, set a minimum asking price of 1.5 million eur…
Forecast: Slight Temperature Rise Across Israel
Israel is expected to see partly cloudy weather this morning, turning fair later, with a slight temperature increase. Most areas will remain near seasonal norms, while Eilat may r…
At MUNIEXPO 2026, local governments showcase AI, safety, and emergency tools
MUNIEXPO 2026 opened in Israel with municipalities and tech firms showing AI, security, education, transport, and emergency systems. Exhibitors emphasized integrated platforms tha…
Maccabi Haifa Begins Preseason With New Faces and New Staff
Maccabi Haifa started preseason training at Kfar Galim on Tuesday ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Yarin Levi returned from a two-year loan at Beitar Jerusalem, while Yair Mordechai…
World Cup cards for Piero and Martins get boosted EA FC 26 ratings
EA FC 26 has launched special World Cup 2026 “Path To Glory” cards for Frantzdy Pierrot and Christian Martínez. Pierrot and Martínez both received 92-rated cards, with strong attr…
Aliza Bloch Eyes National Politics, Focusing on Education and Arab-Israeli Integration
Former Beit Shemesh mayor Aliza Bloch is considering a run in national politics. She is weighing party options while focusing on education, Haredi integration, and the Israeli per…
Yadin Lugasi begins tryout with Maccabi Netanya as Ronny Levy watches
Maccabi Netanya is running a two-day tryout period before regular training begins Wednesday. Yadin Lugasi, Shai Musinco, Majd Khouri and several youth and loan players are being a…
Mother turns slain prison service dog handler’s memory into a tribute song
Two years after Yochai Avni was murdered in a terror attack at his home in Givon Hahadashah, his family has released a tribute song written by his mother. The project was produced…
Northern planning panel approves major renewal in Karmiel and new neighborhood in Kiryat Shmona
Northern planners approved a major urban renewal project in Karmiel and a new residential district in Kiryat Shmona. The plans add thousands of homes and major public, commercial…
Beersheba Rejects Large Russian Offer for Mohamed Abu Rumi
Hapoel Beersheba rejected a sizable offer from Russian side Akron for Mohamed Abu Rumi. The deal would have doubled his salary, but the club is not looking to sell him now. Abu Ru…
Kiryat Shmona in Talks to Loan Young Maccabi Haifa Forward Yaniv Gabai
Ironi Kiryat Shmona is talking with Yaniv Gabai's representatives about a one-year loan from Maccabi Haifa. Gabai wants Premier League minutes, and Haifa may let him leave if a to…
From Haredi childhood to hit songwriter: Shari Afik Zweig's unlikely life story
Shari Afik Zweig recounted how she grew up in a haredi family of Holocaust survivors, crossed between religious and secular worlds in Tel Aviv, and became a songwriter and educato…
North Israel Braces for New Wave of Urban Renewal Developers After Government Funding Boost
Former urban renewal chief Elazar Bamberger says recent Israeli government decisions could bring developers to northern towns by funding unprofitable evacuation-reconstruction pro…
Maccabi Haifa Tells Dolev Haziza He Is Not in Next Season’s Plans
Maccabi Haifa told captain Dolev Haziza on Sunday that he is not in next season’s plans and may seek another club. The team also faces decisions on several foreign players as it r…
Israeli Startup Lets Small Businesses Make AI Ads in 30 Seconds
ADVISION360, an Israeli startup founded in June 2025 by Zehavor Shirbi and Shai Tovim, lets small businesses create Hebrew AI ads in about 30 seconds and play them on in-store scr…
Rare Foreigners From Israel’s League Appear at the World Cup, Exposing Local Weakness
Foreign players from Israel’s league are barely visible at the 2026 World Cup, a sign of the league’s weakness and the difficulty of signing quality imports in Israel’s security c…
Upper Galilee Families Face a Make-or-Break Decision by September 1
Hundreds of families in Kiryat Shmona and other Upper Galilee border communities face a key decision by September 1. Their choice depends on whether the security situation becomes…
Sharren Haskel on the long road to motherhood, equal service, and a new political home
Sharren Haskel discusses her struggle for motherhood, her combat military service, and her plan for equal conscription through border yeshivot. She also says she has no current po…
Roy Revivo overtakes the league as Transfermarkt updates Israeli player values
Transfermarkt updated its valuations for Israel’s Premier League ahead of the 2026/27 season. Roy Revivo of Maccabi Tel Aviv became the league’s most valuable player at 4.5 millio…
Maccabi Haifa youth players line up for possible loan spells at Hapoel Kfar Saba
Maccabi Haifa plans to keep using Hapoel Kfar Saba as a loan destination for its young players. Hamza Shibli, Tomer Lenz, Adi Tzur and Daniel Darzi are among the likely names, whi…
Two Seriously Hurt in Two-Car Crash Near Kiryat Shmona
A man in his 20s and a woman in her 30s were seriously injured in a two-car crash on Route 9779 between Beit Hillel and Kiryat Shmona. Magen David Adom evacuated both to Rambam Ho…
Four Returning Loans to Join Maccabi Haifa Training as Squad Decisions Near
Maccabi Haifa will begin training on Tuesday with four returning loan players competing for spots in Barak Bachar’s squad. Several of them are drawing interest from other Israeli…
Four Returning Loans to Join Maccabi Haifa Training Camp
Maccabi Haifa will start training Tuesday with four returning loanees trying to win places in the squad. Ayad Khalaili, Itai Ehud, Amit Arzi, Gatacho Yeblu and youth player Niv Ga…
Kiryat Shmona Seniors Celebrate Graduation Beside the Front Line
ORT Danziger High School seniors in Kiryat Shmona held their graduation celebration Monday night after Home Front Command approval, despite being near the Lebanese border during w…
Kiryat Shmona Businesses Honor Murdered Prison Service Officer with Tribute Song
On the second anniversary of Yochai Avni’s murder, his mother released a memorial song built from his last words and life motto. Businesses and artists from Kiryat Shmona voluntee…
First Israeli Premier League player at a World Cup since 2014
Christian Martinez of Ironi Kiryat Shmona became the first Israeli Premier League player to appear in a World Cup match since 2014. He started for Panama against Ghana, missed a m…
Unistream Teams Up With Israeli Ministries to Turn Teen Ideas Into National Solutions
Unistream is working with Israeli government bodies and the Israel Electric Corporation to mentor youth from the periphery on agriculture and energy projects. The initiative inclu…
Smotrich Says He Will Advance Thousands More Homes in Gevaot
Bezalel Smotrich said he plans to approve thousands more homes in Gevaot, after more than 800 units were already approved. At a ceremony in Gush Etzion, he said the goal is to tur…
A 50-Year Dream, Finally Fulfilled on Israel’s Longest Bus Route
A writer finally realized a 50-year dream by riding Egged’s line 993 from Haifa to Eilat. The 432.2-kilometer trip took about six and a half hours, with two rest stops and reserve…
England Thrill in Texas, Ghana Stun Panama, Uzbekistan Make World Cup History
England beat Croatia 4-2 in Arlington, Ghana scored in the 95th minute to edge Panama 1-0 in Toronto, and Colombia defeated World Cup debutant Uzbekistan 3-1 in Mexico City. Harry…
Ghana Stuns Panama With 95th-Minute Winner in Toronto
Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 in Toronto at the 2026 World Cup, with Caleb Yirchi scoring in the 95th minute. Panama, boosted by strong performances from Orlando Mosquera and Christia…
Likud insider sparks outrage with claim about Kiryat Shmona residents
Shlomi Vaknin, a Likud Central Committee member close to Benjamin Netanyahu, was mocked after saying Kiryat Shmona residents do not need compensation because they all have new jee…
Tel Hai’s Upgrade to University Leaves Northern Students and Reservists at Risk
A funding dispute over Tel Hai’s transition to Kiryat Shmona University is putting first-year scholarships for northern students at risk. The cutoff could drive students, includin…
Reservists Party Publishes Primary Results for Its Knesset List
The Reservists Party published the results of its primary on Wednesday and confirmed Yoaz Hendel as its leader. The list, launched amid fighting in the north, is made up of reserv…
Intercepts Seen Over Kiryat Shmona as Trump Comments on Hezbollah Draw Fire
Interceptor launches were seen over Kiryat Shmona as the IDF said it shot down a suspicious aerial target in southern Lebanon with no casualties. The episode followed Trump’s crit…
Mashkem opens new sewing workshop in Kisra-Samia for about 100 women
Mashkem has opened a new sewing workshop in Kisra-Samia that will employ about 100 women. The company says the move expands employment options for people with disabilities in nort…
New Krayot initiative aims to keep young people in Kiryat Shmona
Turning Point launched in Kiryat Shmona this week to create jobs, entrepreneurship and community opportunities for young residents. The project, led by Eliran Amar and backed by s…
Teddy Stadium Expected to Reopen Only in Round 6, in October
Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem is expected to reopen only on October 10, in the sixth round of the 2026 season. Hapoel Jerusalem would host Maccabi Haifa first, while Beitar Jerusalem…
North District police chase fugitive inmate, recover stolen Mercedes
A 47-year-old inmate from Yafa failed to return from holiday furlough, then allegedly stole a Mercedes in Kiryat Shmona and fled. Northern District police chased him through Kaabi…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Draws Beitar Jerusalem in Opening Round of Israeli Premier League
Israel's football league schedule for 2026/27 was released, highlighting Hapoel Tel Aviv versus Beitar Jerusalem in the opening round on August 22. The season starts earlier with…
Kiryat Shmona yeshiva completes tractate in memory of fallen soldier Eitan Dishon
Kiryat Shmona Hesder Yeshiva completed Tractate Berakhot in an “Fathers and Sons” program created in memory of Staff Sgt. Eitan Dishon. His parents attended the ceremony, and the…
Singer Maya Dadon Announces Her Return to the Stage
Maya Dadon said she is returning to the stage after several years away, following military service in performance units. In a Tuesday interview with Oded Menashe, she also describ…