Northern Israel

Stone seal from biblical Kingdom of Judea discovered during construction in northern Israel

The seal, which is made of a light brown gemstone, is thought by archaeologists to have been “hung like a necklace around its owner’s neck,” and decoratively divided into three. 

An 8th century stone seal believed to have belong to a high-ranking official of the biblical Kingdom of Judah. The inscription reads: “Belonging to Makhach (son of) Amihai." Picture released on February 12, 2026.
MEMORIAL CEREMONY for 12 young Druze residents from Majdal Shams, killed in a Hezbollah missile attack in July 2024. Shurat HaDin is representing families of the victims in a lawsuit against Hezbollah.

After losing 12 children, Majdal Shams families seek justice on Hezbollah - interview

NESHER'S NEW padel courts mark the arrival of northern Israel’s first padel club and the sport’s rapid rise beyond the country’s center.

Northern Israel’s 1st padel club launches

Israel Police and Border Police officers arrest suspected assassins in northern Israel, February 10, 2026.

Israel Police arrests hit squad in Triangle region, seizes weapons and drugs


Israeli tourist killed in Thailand motorcycle crash while vacationing with wife

Two additional vehicles and a passenger van were involved in the crash. Thai authorities have not yet released details about the accident.

Motorcycles are seen at a bustling street in Pattaya, Thailand (illustrative)

Gov’t approves multi-year plan to rehabilitate Kiryat Shmona, northern cities impacted by war

The decision was made in the weekly government meeting, which was convened in Kiryat Shmona. It was led by Prime Minister Netanyahu, who vowed to invest billions of shekels in the area.

The government approved a multi-year plan to rehabilitate northern communities along the Lebanon border.

Northern Israeli moshav head decries 'performative' cabinet meeting in Kiryat Shmona

Davidi said the ministers’ arrival in the north, more than two years after the war began, amounts to “a certificate of poverty” for the government.

Residents of the northern city of Kiryat Shmona check missile attack damages at the city's Central Bus Station and Mall, Kiryat Shmona, Northern Israel on November 27, 2024.

The land still burns: Israel’s damaged forests face long road to recovery after war

After two years of war, Israel is counting the environmental costs – from blackened forests in the North to degraded soil in the South

An employee of Israel’s Nature and Parks Authority inspects a burnt tree following a rocket attack from bordering Lebanon, at the Tel Dan nature reserve in northern Israel in November 2024.

Council for Higher Education approves Kiryat Shmona University in effort to rebuild northern Israel

"The decision to approve the Kiryat Shmona University of the Galilee is a central step in the process of restoring and strengthening Kiryat Shmona," said Education Minister Yoav Kisch.

Council for Higher Education approves the Kiryat Shmona University of the Galilee.

Magnitude 3.7 earthquake strikes northern Israel, Defense Minister calls emergency meeting

Defense Minister Israel Katz called for the Home Front Command and the National Emergency Management Authority to develop a multi-year plan to address earthquake preparedness.

Hammath Tiberias National Park.

Israelis eye quick northern getaways as Hermon snow looms this weekend

Many travelers are now looking for short winter breaks in the North that combine an alpine atmosphere, snowy views, and a relatively easy drive from the center of the country.

Snow in the northern Golan Heights

Isrotel expands its presence in the North with Ayala Hotel in Upper Galilee

The 147-room hotel offers a distinctly Galilean experience that balances comfort with indulgence and a clear emphasis on nature, wellness, and locally sourced food.

BUILT ACROSS low, two-story stone structures, Ayala is embedded within its environment rather than standing apart from it.

The next Seventh of October could be socio-economic

Loss of governance in the Negev and the North is not local malfunction but the result of a centralized and failing governmental structure. Neglecting the periphery leads to socio-political revolution

Dr. Esther Luzzatto,  public activist, social impact leader, and businesswoman.

Israel's North needs a long-term plan, commitment to rebuild - opinion

Rebuilding Israel's North will not come from magic solutions, but from long-term thinking and real commitment.

 Yuval neighborhood in Kiryat Shmona.