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Residents of north afraid to return home despite cease-fire

While Netanyahu specified the reasons for the cease-fire agreement with Hezbollah, evacuated residents are not buying it, saying that returning now is tantamount to surrender; 'I’m not buying it. We saw what they did to the poor residents in the south'

Israel Moshkovitz, Roni Green Shaulov | 11.27.24

Rockets score direct hit on Kiryat Shmona buildings; barrage of 30 rockets targets Western Galilee

Hezbollah rockets damage local hesder yeshiva, homes; increased rocket fire comes as cease-fire deal seems within reach

Yoav Zitun, Yair Kraus, Lior Ben Ari | 11.18.24

קריית שמונה: הזזת חומות ההגנה מירי חיזבאללה

Northern mayor laments removal of protective barriers on border with Lebanon

A year after regular attacks from Hezbollah began, the protective barriers placed in major intersections in northern Israel have been removed, which has Kiryat Shmona Mayor Avichai Stern concerned; 'It feels like a hasty move, signaling to residents that it’s safe to return home'

Yair Kraus | 10.28.24

'They will not break us': Sukkahs of victory in Kiryat Shmona

A year has passed since the residents of Kiryat Shmona were displaced from their homes and many Sukkahs that were left behind then remain empty; Next to them, the residents that remain together with the Home Front Command unit built new Sukkahs. Lt. Col. Dudu Peretz: 'I hope that the Sukkahs we built will symbolize the return of the residents soon, in peace and security'

Yair Kraus | 10.20.24

Two killed in Lebanon rocket barrage on Kiryat Shmona

Locals report couple struck by shrapnel while walking their dogs and did not have time to find cover before attack; IDF says about 20 rockets launched in volley

Yoav Zitun, Yair Kraus | 10.09.24

Tel Aviv maintains business as usual amid Hezbollah fire: 'We trust the IDF'

Despite missile attack, Tel Aviv parents decide to send their children to schools although many facilities lack shelters

Yael Ciechanover, Alexandra Lukash | 09.25.24

פגיעה ישירה במחסני העירייה של קריית שמונה

At least 50 rockets fired on Kiryat Shmona and area, some scoring direct hits

Rockets explode one after the other, some damaging municipal warehouses; Israeli Fire and Rescue services operating to extinguish fires caused by strikes

ynet correspondents | 09.24.24

Hezbollah launches more than 100 rockets in four days: What's the endgame?

Terror group ramps up attacks targeting military bases, outposts and residential areas across northern Israel supposedly in response to 'harming Lebanese civilians'

Lior Ben Ari | 09.11.24

At least 65 rockets in latest Hezbollah attack on North

A home in Kiryat Shmona was on fire after rockets hit the city; residents are warned to remain in or near shelters as the Lebanon-based terror group strikes Upper Galilee in response to an IDF drone strike

Yair Kraus | 09.04.24

Shocking footage of Kiryat Shmona rocket strike without warning siren | watch

Hezbollah launches a total of 30 rockets in 2 barrages at northern Israeli city and surrounding area, without any casualties; 'I ran a red light out of fear,' local says

Yair Kraus, Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun | 08.09.24

צוריאל גליל מערבי פגיעה ישירה בית מטח ירי גבול צפון

Hezbollah ups the ante up north by striking communities previously untouched

With at least 16 recent Hezbollah attacks targeting previously unaffected communities, radius of besieged areas in northern Israel expands significantly; many residents instructed to stay close to safe rooms and sheltered areas

Yair Kraus | 07.24.24

יירוטים מעל שמי קריית קריית שמונה ובית הילל

Hezbollah fires over 85 rockets at Western Galilee; 'Time to exact price from Lebanon'

Communities in northern Israel come under fire as Hezbollah responds to Israeli strikes that reportedly kills operatives and civilians, including children; Residents demand Israel launch offensive to return peace and security to area

Yair Kraus, Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 07.17.24

Hezbollah rocket crashes into Kiryat Shmona soccer stadium

Kiryat Shmona's soccer team is a newcomer to the Premier League, but it won't be playing in its municipal stadium any time soon, especially now that it took a direct hit from a rocket fired from Lebanon

Shimon Elbaz | 07.08.24

מלון שרתון למפונים בהודעה על סירוב כניסתם לחדר האוכל

Hotel bans evacuees from guest dining room, sparking outrage

Sheraton Grand management tells a Kiryat Shmona city official that he cannot meet with his residents on hotel grounds and must leave the premises; A city resident evacuated from his home says a paying guest called his daughter a parasite

Yair Kraus | 06.23.24

Trained to fight terrorists, made to fight fires

With firefighters unable to reach Kiryat Shmona amid constant Hezbollah rocket, missile and done attacks, soldiers trained to fight Radwan Force forced to learn how to extinguish fires on the fly; 'We're here to do whatever is needed to protect the city'

Yair Kraus | 06.05.24

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