northern Israel
Israeli-media coverage mentioning northern Israel, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Lema'anchem Leadership Visits Emek Medical Center to Strengthen Northern Healthcare
Lema'anchem's leadership visited Emek Medical Center in Afula to strengthen collaboration and improve healthcare services for northern Israel residents. The visit included present…
Israeli Supreme Court Questions Expansion of Regional Radio Broadcasts Amid Security Claims
The Israeli Supreme Court is reviewing petitions against the expansion of regional radio broadcasts by stations serving the Haredi community, authorized under emergency powers due…
IDF Launches Targeted Strikes in Lebanon, Explosions Expected in Northern Israel
The IDF has launched planned targeted strikes in Lebanon, with explosions expected to be heard in northern Israel's Galilee region. Security officials urge residents to stay alert…
Israeli Police Arrest Four Suspects in Ramla Teen's Murder After Two Months
Israeli police arrested four suspects, including a family member, in the June murder of 18-year-old Asma Abu Ghanem in Ramla. The killing is linked to family violence. Meanwhile…
Car Thief Dies in Jerusalem Chase Crash; Officer and Civilian Slightly Injured
A car thief died in a crash during a police chase in Jerusalem, with a police officer and civilian lightly injured. The suspect ignored police orders, leading to a dangerous pursu…
Northern Israel Man Charged for Assaulting and Throwing 7-Year-Old Nephew into Trash Bin
A man from northern Israel is charged with assaulting his 7-year-old nephew by kicking him and throwing him into a trash bin during a family dispute, causing serious injuries. The…
Two Men Die in Separate Vehicle Crashes in Northern Israel and Jerusalem Overnight
Fahmi Ziyada died in a truck-car collision in northern Israel, while a car theft suspect died after a police chase crash in Jerusalem overnight.
Israel Faces Heatwave Followed by Rare August Rain and Thunderstorms This Weekend
Israel will continue to experience above-average heat through Friday before a rare August rain and thunderstorm event begins Saturday night, bringing localized heavy showers and p…
Teen Hospitalized After Taking Dangerous Weight Loss Pills Containing Banned Substance
A teenage girl from northern Israel was hospitalized after taking weight loss pills containing a globally banned dangerous substance, prompting a Ministry of Health investigation.
Ex-IDF General Ofer Winter Forms Largely Secular Political List Spanning Israel from Metula to Gaza Envelope
Retired IDF Major General Ofer Winter is forming a mostly secular political list with candidates from northern Israel, the Gaza border, and the West Bank, including legal and secu…
Former IDF Commander Ofer Winter Challenges Finance Minister Smotrich in Right-Wing Political Clash
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter's expected political entry sparks a fierce debate with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, with panelists divided over the future of the right…
Man in His 40s Seriously Injured in Stabbing in Tiberias
A man in his 40s was seriously stabbed on Rabbi Moshe Cohen Street in Tiberias and taken to Poriya Medical Center for care.
Well-Done Butcher Chain Opens New Ultra-Orthodox Kosher Branch in Kiryat Ata
Well-Done butcher chain opened a new branch in Kiryat Ata under strict Badatz Edah HaChareidis kosher supervision, offering premium meats and special opening discounts, with deliv…
Israeli Family Shares Emotional 'The Beloved Son' Melody Honoring Fallen Soldier Amid Gaza Conflict
Rabbi Tamir Granot composed the melody "The Beloved Son" as a prayer during Israel's 2014 conflict, later dedicating it to his son Amitai, who died defending northern Israel in Oc…
Parents Face Unexpected High Childcare Costs Despite Government Subsidies in Northern Israel
Parents in northern Israel's Ma'ale Yosef council face over 9,000 shekels monthly childcare costs despite government subsidies, due to additional fees and delayed reimbursements…
Rento Delicatessen Offers a Must-Stop Culinary Escape in Northern Israel
Rento, a delicatessen and café in Yesod HaMaala, northern Israel, offers a curated selection of local gourmet foods and wines. Founded by Mushiko Maman and Shir Ben-Movchar after…
Rare Soviet Grenade Found Amid Rising Gang Violence in Nazareth
Israeli police found a rare Soviet RGD-5 grenade in a Nazareth school amid a surge in weapons seizures linked to gang violence. The crackdown targets the weakened Bakri crime orga…
Israeli Reservist Faces Custody Restrictions After PTSD Treatment Following Hezbollah Clash
An Israeli reservist who developed PTSD after a Hezbollah attack faced custody restrictions when his ex-wife used his psychiatric treatment records against him in court. Despite m…
Northern Israeli Farmers Eligible for Grants Based on Revenue to Boost Investments
The Israeli Ministry of Agriculture and Northern Development Authority introduced a grant program for northern border farmers, offering up to 80% funding for investments, with app…
University of Haifa Faces Major Financial Crisis, Cuts 170 Lecturers' Positions
The University of Haifa is facing a severe financial crisis with a 60 million shekel annual deficit, leading to layoffs or reduced hours for 170 non-permanent lecturers and increa…
Israel Faces Intense Heatwave This Week Before Possible Weekend Rainfall
Israel is enduring a severe heatwave this week with temperatures above normal, expected to last until Saturday when a rare rain system may bring cooler weather and precipitation…
Amusement Ride Stuck High Above Ground in Northern Israel, Visitors Rescued Safely
An amusement ride in Yirka, northern Israel, was stuck in the air for over 20 minutes on Monday evening, but emergency teams successfully rescued all visitors without injuries.
Israeli Religious Families Use New Checklist to Simplify Summer Vacation Planning
The Tzohar Rabbinical Organization has created a comprehensive checklist and guides to help Israeli religious families prepare for summer vacations, covering kosher kitchen use, p…
Court Releases Northern Israel Extortion Suspect to House Arrest Despite High-Risk Warnings
Salim Hossin, accused of leading a multi-million shekel extortion ring in northern Israel, was released to electronic house arrest despite prosecution warnings of high risk and hi…
Israeli Supreme Court Freezes 400 Million Shekels in Coalition Funds to Ultra-Orthodox and Settlement Ministries
The Israeli Supreme Court froze 400 million shekels in coalition funds allocated to ultra-Orthodox institutions and the Settlement Ministry, pending an explanation from officials…
Nahariya Municipality Warns Residents of Possible Explosions Amid Security Escalation
Nahariya municipality alerted northern residents about potential explosions due to planned IDF activities amid regional tensions, promising ongoing updates.
Israeli Attorney General Challenges Home Front Command's Expansion of Ultra-Orthodox Radio Broadcasts for Emergency Alerts
Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara opposes Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi’s directive to expand ultra-Orthodox radio broadcasts for emergency alerts, arguing it exc…
Israeli Police Brace for Retaliation After Assassination of Caucasus Mafia Leader Yanis Yoshibayev
Yanis Yoshibayev, a leading Caucasus mafia figure in northern Israel, was assassinated near Caesarea on August 24, 2026. Police warn his killing could spark violent revenge attack…
Former IDF Commander Danny Shachar Joins Avigdor Lieberman's Yisrael Beiteinu Party
Retired IDF Brigadier General Danny Shachar, former Tourism Ministry CEO, joins Avigdor Lieberman's Yisrael Beiteinu party, citing the need for strong leadership amid recent secur…
Israeli Children Face Anxiety Returning to School Amid Ongoing Security Threats
Israeli children, especially in conflict-affected northern regions, face anxiety returning to school due to repeated security threats and instability. This anxiety often manifests…
Israel Launches Northern Springs Restoration Project to Boost Ecology and Tourism
Israel's Society for the Protection of Nature launches a major restoration project in northern Israel to rehabilitate fire-damaged ecosystems, improve water management, and develo…
Three Brothers Charged with Extorting Northern Israeli Farmer for 80,000 Shekels and 1.6 Tons of Cherries
Three brothers from Lod have been charged with extorting a northern Israeli farmer for 80,000 shekels and 1.6 tons of cherries, following their arrest earlier this month. The farm…
Rabbi David Menachem Passes Away One Month After His Brother, Leading Northern Israel Rabbi
Rabbi David Menachem, leader of Ner HaTzafon and Or HaEmek community rabbi, died at 62 after illness, about a month after his brother's death. He was a lifelong Torah scholar and…
Naama Lazimi and Israeli Supreme Court Freeze Funds for Gaza Envelope and Northern Rehabilitation Efforts
The Israeli Supreme Court froze tens of millions of shekels approved for rehabilitating communities affected by recent conflicts in the Gaza Envelope and northern Israel, followin…
Israeli 'Bermuda Triangle' in Galilee Raises Concerns Over Missing Persons Cases
The northern Israeli region known as the "Israeli Bermuda Triangle" has seen a notable number of disappearances, prompting calls for enhanced surveillance and public education. Au…
Man Seriously Wounded in Shooting Near Caesarea Gas Station Amid Multiple Violent Incidents in Northern Israel
A man was seriously wounded in a shooting near Caesarea on Sunday, while police investigate multiple violent incidents in northern Israel, including a stabbing in Haifa and a fata…
New Ultra-Fast Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Open in Galilee at Daphna'leh Complex
A new EV charging station complex with ultra-fast chargers opened at the Daphna'leh tourism center in northern Israel's Galilee. The facility includes ten chargers and offers a di…
IDF Reservist Stabbed Five Times in West Bank Attack While Traveling with Pregnant Wife
An IDF reservist named Elhanan was stabbed five times near Ouja in the Jordan Valley while traveling with his pregnant wife. His condition stabilized, and he is set for surgery. S…
Israel Launches Innovative Housing Plan to Boost Population in Northern Border Towns
Israel has launched a subsidized housing project to attract new families to 19 northern border towns near Lebanon, building or renovating 307 units with a unique temporary housing…
Israeli Police Arrest Two Suspects After Foiling Arms Deal in Northern Israel
Israeli police arrested two men after a dangerous car chase near Shfaram, seizing a handgun and disrupting an arms deal. Charges were filed against the suspects, and a related sho…
Israel’s Defense Ministry Accelerates Construction of Six New IDF Brigade Training Bases
Israel’s Defense Ministry is fast-tracking the construction of six new IDF brigade training bases across the country, aiming to enhance soldier training and living conditions. The…
Weather Forecast Predicts Slight Temperature Drop Mainly in Northern Israel
Israel will experience a slight temperature drop today, mainly in the north, following morning cloud dispersal and easing heat conditions.
Israeli Prison Service Reports Deaths of Two Inmates Including Elderly Sex Offender
The Israeli Prison Service reported the deaths of two inmates: Aryeh Gottlieb, a 79-year-old convicted sex offender, and a 35-year-old illegal resident, both dying in custody with…
Israeli NGOs Seek Volunteer Tutors for Children with Cancer and Immigrant Youth Nationwide
Israeli NGOs nationwide are seeking volunteers to tutor children with cancer, immigrant youth, and disadvantaged students, offering weekly academic and personal mentoring with a o…
26-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies in Road Accident Near Triangle Region
A 26-year-old motorcyclist died in a crash on Road 574 near Zemer in the Triangle area, while a 13-year-old electric bike rider was seriously injured in a separate accident on Roa…
Tiberias Races to Revive Tourism Ahead of Anticipated 2030 Papal Visit and Pilgrim Influx
Tiberias is urgently preparing for a possible 2030 papal visit expected to bring millions of pilgrims, while tackling current tourism decline due to political instability and soci…
Young Man Stabbed in Haifa Amid Rising Violence in Northern Israel
A 20-year-old man was seriously stabbed in Haifa on Friday, while a 31-year-old was found shot dead earlier the same day in Daran Darna. Police investigations are ongoing amid a r…
Reality Stars David Demos and Bat-El Levi Announce First Pregnancy Two Years After Wedding
Israeli reality stars Bat-El Levi and David Demos announced their first pregnancy nearly two years after their wedding, sharing a touching video and message. The couple, known fro…