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IDF chief scraps Golan training base after outcry, saying it no longer fits the army’s needs

Following a public campaign by environmental groups, IDF chief Eyal Zamir canceled plans for a huge training complex at Ein Fit in the Golan Heights, saying it no longer meets the army’s operational needs

Yoav Zitun | 11.02.25

'Slap in the face': Political feud blocks NIS 1 billion in funds for northern Israel’s recovery

Local officials accuse the government of neglect and broken promises, saying key rehabilitation and security projects remain frozen while bureaucratic delays and political rivalries leave northern towns struggling to recover

Yair Kraus | 10.23.25

IDF to reconsider plan for 'secret base' in Golan nature reserve after public outcry

Following public protests and a stormy Knesset debate, the IDF said it will reevaluate its plan to build a training facility at Ein Fit, a rare ecological and heritage site in the Golan Heights, amid warnings of irreversible damage

Ilana Curiel | 10.22.25

From north to south: The generation rebuilding Israel

Two years of war and instability have shaken the country, but amid the turmoil, a new generation is emerging — one choosing to build something different. Three young Israelis from frontline communities — Rotem Bar Noy from Kiryat Shmona, Christopher Peck from Sderot and Aviv Musai from Mabu’im — reflect on the past two years, the support they received in their transition to civilian life from the Journey to the Horizon nonprofit, and what they believe must happen for a better future in Israel

Nitzan Pincu | 10.21.25

On Mount Carmel, this foodie hotspot is the shawarma capital of Israel

Route 672 through Isfiya and Daliyat al-Karmel has become a magnet for shawarma lovers, where long-standing eateries and trendy new spots attract visitors from across Israel, creating a strip that’s reshaping the country’s favorite street food

Reut Sahar | 08.19.25

Outgoing IDF Northern Command chief: Evacuating the north was a grave mistake

Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin, ending his tenure after leading the fight against Hezbollah in war, says Israel must never again face a threat forcing tens of thousands from their homes, calling it a failure shared by him and past commanders

Eitan Glikman, Niv Shaiovich | 08.13.25

How do we rebuild a community that has been through a war?

Opinion: As residents return to Israel’s northern and Gaza border communities, a quiet battle unfolds overhead—one focused on rebuilding not just homes, but the social fabric, with government and philanthropic forces vying to restore cohesion and heal deep trauma

Tira El Cohen | 08.11.25

Gal Gadot celebrates 40th birthday with friends during visit to Israel

Gadot and her husband, Yaron Versano, hosted the party at a scenic location in northern Israel, inviting close friends to join the festivities

Bar Zaga | 08.10.25

'No school, no business, no people': Israel’s northernmost town remains deserted months after Hezbollah ceasefire

While most border towns begin to recover, only 500 of Metula’s 2,100 residents have returned; businesses remain shuttered, hotels are damaged and schools won’t reopen this year

Asi Haim, Navit Zomer | 08.04.25

Quiet battle brews over site of Nvidia’s next Israel tech hub

As Nvidia plans a major new tech campus in northern Israel, cities are quietly competing; Haifa pitches its top-tier talent, infrastructure and proximity to universities, warning against over-concentration of high-tech investment in central Israel

Hila Tsion | 07.17.25

IDF holds massive Golan drill simulating multi-front terrorist invasion

Northern Command concludes largest exercise in the region since Oct. 7, simulating surprise multi-front assault by Hezbollah, Iran-backed groups; drill tests new outposts, hostage rescue operations and coordination with Syrian civilians

Yoav Zitun | 07.13.25

Retirees volunteer to rebuild Israel’s northern communities as ceasefire holds

Retired Israelis trade comfort for purpose, joining a new volunteer movement to rebuild conflict-zone communities in the north and redefine Zionism in their golden years

Yair Kraus | 07.10.25

No agreements in Doha, plumes of smoke rise in northern Gaza Strip as operation expands

The pace of attacks is increasing in anticipation of a possible expansion of the ground operation and the pressure on Israel is growing: Human Rights Watch: 'Using the siege as tool for destruction'; Israeli officials: 'Hamas remains entrenched in its positions and is unwilling to accept the original Witkoff proposal'; Hamas reveals new details about the tunnels that were attacked in an attempt to eliminate Mohammed Sinwar

Ynet correspondents | 05.15.25

The concert (opera) hall at Pastoral Kfar Blum Hotel

The reawakening north redux: Cultural getaways in the Upper Galilee

Another sign of our Lebanese border areas coming back to life: the musical weekends at Pastoral Hotel Kfar Blum have resumed; the third in our series about reviving tourism in the Galilee

Buzzy Gordon | 05.13.25

The 'pearl' of northern Israel reopens: Rosh Hanikra is ready to receive visitors

The site has been closed for over a year and a half due to security reasons, and during that time served as a full military base; Now the iconic grottoes are ready again to be admired

Yair Kraus | 05.12.25

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