Upper Galilee
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Upper Galilee, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israeli Local Leaders Press for More Powers and Closer Cooperation
At MUNI EXPO 2026, Israeli local leaders called for more powers for municipalities and stronger cooperation with the central government. They said local authorities have proven, i…
House of Ussishkin Museum Reopens as a Gateway to the Upper Galilee
The House of Ussishkin Museum in the Upper Galilee is reopening as a nature and history center for northern Israel. It preserves the lost world of the Hula Valley, serves hikers o…
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…
257 Female Officers Warn Israel’s Top Command Over Excluding Women From Combat
257 current and former IDF women officers warned Israel’s top defense leadership that efforts to exclude women from combat are harming the army’s chain of command. They called for…
Agricultural Students Return to Border Orchards After Four-Month Evacuation
Students from the Adam veAdama agricultural high school in Kibbutz Yiron returned Tuesday to orchards near the Lebanese border after four months of evacuation. The move followed a…
Tamra Man Shot Dead in Daylight on Route 70, Police Probe Possible Link to State Witness Case
Raheb Idris, a resident of Tamra, was shot dead Tuesday morning on Route 70 near Kaabiyye while driving to work. Police are investigating a possible link to organized crime and to…
Galil Upper Hill Beats Netanya in Its Final Top Division Game
Elitzur Netanya lost 84-89 to Galil Upper Galilee in Kfar Blum in its last top-division game of the season. Netanya was already relegated and finished with 23 losses and 9 wins, w…
Roei Prizki Takes Scary Fall After Dunk Attempt, Bleeds in Upper Galilee Game
Roei Prizki of Hapoel Galil Elyon was hurt in a scary fall during a game against Elitzur Netanya in Kfar Blum. He bled after hitting his head on the floor following a dunk attempt…
Home Front Command Lifts Restrictions in Northern Israel After Lebanon Ceasefire
Israel’s Home Front Command said it will lift all restrictions in several border communities and Upper Galilee towns starting Monday at 06:00, after the Lebanon ceasefire and a se…
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…
Home Front Command keeps civilian defense rules unchanged through Sunday evening
The Home Front Command said Saturday night that civilian defense instructions remain unchanged until Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. The partial-activity restrictions continue…
Two Men Critically Wounded in Suspected Double Murder Attempt in the Golan
Two men were critically wounded in a shooting in Buq'ata in the northern Golan Heights, and police are searching for suspects. The attack follows a deadly day of gun violence in K…
How 'Judging Favorably' Can Become a Tool of Spiritual Gaslighting
The article argues that “judging others favorably” can become spiritual gaslighting that excuses abuse and silences victims. It connects that idea to a Talmudic story about an unp…
The Lebanon Lesson: Why Israel Should Avoid Another Withdrawal
A commentary argues Israel must not withdraw from Lebanon again and should deepen its security zone against Hezbollah. It says Netanyahu should resist any U.S. pressure to scale b…
One Man Killed, Woman Critically Wounded in Suspected Revenge Attack in Kfar Qasim
A man in his 60s was killed and a woman in her 50s was critically wounded Thursday morning in a shooting in Kfar Qasim, with police suspecting a revenge killing linked to an ongoi…
Galil Upper Galilee Secures Top Division Survival in Tribute to Raz Adam
Hapoel Galil Upper Galilee stayed in the Israeli Premier League after beating Ironi Ness Ziona 65-76. Club officials dedicated the survival to Raz Adam, whose death overshadowed t…
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…
Rabid sheep found in Upper Galilee flock, Health Ministry warns public
Israel’s Health Ministry reported a rabid sheep in a flock in Ghajar, in the Upper Galilee. One exposed person was referred for preventive treatment, and anyone with possible cont…
Man Killed, Another Injured in ATV Rollovers Near Ein Kinya
A man in his 40s was killed in an ATV rollover near Ein Kinya in the Upper Galilee. A man in his 30s was moderately injured and taken by Magen David Adom to Ziv Hospital in Safed.
Two Men Seriously Wounded in Separate Shootings in Northern and Central Israel
Two men were seriously wounded in separate shootings, one near Livnim in the Upper Galilee and one in Kafr Qasim. The report also details two weekend killings in Wadi Ara and Kafr…
Saul Meridor to Lead Northern Recovery Plan for Yisrael! Party
Yisrael! has named Shaul Meridor to lead its plan to rebuild northern Israel, with support from retired Maj. Gen. Tal Russo. After touring Upper Galilee communities and Kiryat Shm…
Veterinarians Warn Rabies Surge Is a National Emergency
A rabid jackal was found in Mishor Dishon in the Upper Galilee, as Israel faces a sharp rise in rabies cases and a recent Sea of Galilee biting incident. Veterinary leaders say th…
Northern Businesses Warn of Cash Crisis as War Damage Claims Lag
Northern business owners told the Knesset Finance Committee that war-related claim delays are pushing many toward closure. The Property Tax Compensation Fund said it has paid near…
Israeli Treasury Extends Full Compensation for Northern Businesses Through May and June
Israel’s Finance Ministry and Tax Authority will extend full compensation for northern businesses through May and June 2026. The aid covers frontier communities and broader northe…
Northern Residents Say Security Is Being Sacrificed in the Lebanon Deal
Northern residents say an emerging Lebanon-related deal is endangering their security and betraying border communities. Local leaders and residents demand that Israel keep forces…
Health and Environment Ministries Warn of Contaminated Streams in Northern Israel
Israel’s Health and Environmental Protection ministries warned hikers against entering several northern streams after June 14, 2026 water tests found abnormal bacterial contaminat…
Curaçao’s Shock Goal Against Germany Evokes Football’s Greatest Upsets
A column about Germany’s 7-1 World Cup win over Curaçao compares Livano Comenencia’s 21st-minute equalizer to Motaleh Spiegler’s historic World Cup goal. It also recalls Hapoel Kf…
Northern Border Businesses to Take Center Stage at Jaffa Port Fair
Dozens of northern Israeli businesses will sell directly to the public at a three-day support fair at Jaffa Port starting June 17. One participant is Kerem Har Zemer, a family win…
Northern tourism fears it is already too late to recover after the war
Tourism businesses in Israel’s northern border area say the war has already devastated the sector, with many facing permanent closure. Local owners and Metula’s council head are d…
Worker Seriously Injured at Factory in Upper Galilee
A 44-year-old worker was seriously injured while working at a factory near Mas'ade in the Upper Galilee. Magen David Adom took him to Ziv Medical Center in Safed.
IDF Reports Impacts Near Neot Mordechai and the Lebanon Border
The IDF said a projectile from Lebanon hit near Neot Mordechai after alerts in the Upper Galilee. It also reported additional impacts in southern Lebanon and several suspected aer…
Drone Explodes Near Kiryat Shmona After Alarms Sound in Upper Galilee
A drone exploded near Kiryat Shmona after sirens were triggered in the Upper Galilee. The report did not say who launched it or whether there were casualties or damage.
Upper Galilee Beats Ra'anana 60-50 and Moves Closer to Survival
Hapoel Upper Galilee beat Maccabi Ra'anana 60-50 in the Israeli Basketball Premier League bottom group on June 14, 2026. The win moves Upper Galilee above Ra'anana in the relegati…
Drone Infiltration Alert Sounds Again in Misgav Am
An alert warning of a possible drone infiltration sounded in Misgav Am in the Upper Galilee. The report provides no further details about the incident or its outcome.
Sirens Sound in the Upper Galilee Amid Drone Infiltration Fears
Sirens were triggered in the Finger of the Galilee on June 14, 2026, at 15:48 amid fears of a UAV infiltration. The brief report gives no further details on interceptions, damage…
Netanya Faces Relegation Decider Against Ness Ziona
Ironi Ness Ziona hosts Elitzur Netanya on Monday at 7:00 p.m. in a crucial relegation-playoff game in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. Ness Ziona has already secured surviva…
Israel Shapira Sees West Bank Sites Flourish as the Galilee Falters
Israel Shapira describes a West Bank tour that included renewed Jewish access to bathing sites and Israeli flags along Highway 465. He contrasts that with a largely deserted Upper…
IDF Says Hezbollah Drone Exploded Inside Israel Near Lebanon Border
The IDF said a Hezbollah drone exploded inside Israel near the Lebanon border after alerts sounded in the Upper Galilee. No one was hurt, and the incident is under investigation.
Bar-Davod Museum in Bar'am Stood Open Throughout the Northern War
The Bar-David Museum in Kibbutz Bar'am stayed open during the northern war, with manager Avi remaining on site. The museum presents a major Judaica and Jewish art collection, perm…
Israeli Officials Warn Emerging U.S.-Iran Deal Could Harm Israel’s Security
Senior Israeli officials warned that a near-final U.S.-Iran deal could harm Israel’s security interests. Trump said the agreement may be signed Sunday and that the Strait of Hormu…
Drone infiltration alerts sound in the Upper Galilee
Drone infiltration alerts were triggered in Metula and Ghajar in the Upper Galilee. The IDF said the details were being checked.
Coyote Attacks Reported at Sea of Galilee Beach a Day After Earlier Incident
At least two coyote encounters were reported Saturday at Duga Beach on the Sea of Galilee, a day after nine people were injured in a nearby attack. The Health Ministry says the in…
IDF Finds Hezbollah Maps in Beaufort Tunnel Network Showing Threat to Northern Towns
The IDF said it found Hezbollah maps in a tunnel network under Beaufort Ridge showing plans to attack northern Israeli towns. The discovery came during a long-planned Division 36…
IDF says drone exploded near the border after sirens sounded in the Galilee
The IDF said sirens sounded in the Upper and Western Galilee after an Air Force interception effort in southern Lebanon. One drone was shot down and another exploded near the Isra…
Sirens Sound in Upper Galilee Border Villages
Air raid sirens sounded in Manara and Margaliot in the Upper Galilee. The source gave no further details about the incident.
Air-raid alerts sound in Metula over suspected aerial intrusion and rocket fire
Air-raid sirens were activated in Metula after warnings of a hostile aircraft intrusion and rocket or missile fire. The Israel Defense Forces said the details were still being che…
Psychologist Muli Lahad Says Northern Israel Needs Support, Not Slogans
Professor Muli Lahad says northern residents are not weak, they are exhausted and need support, not slogans. He links the region’s psychological distress to ongoing war, economic…
50 Terrorists Killed as Israeli Forces Secure Northern Nahal al-Saluki
IDF forces from the 7th Brigade and Egoz Unit completed an operation to clear northern Nahal al-Saluki in southern Lebanon, under the 36th Division. The military said more than 50…
