Northern Israel
Coverage of Northern Israel in the Nexus archive.
- Israel carries out demolitions near Unesco site in Lebanon
Israel's military destroyed several 'key features' of an alleged underground tunnel network near the historic Beaufort Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Lebanon. The castle, known as Qalaat al-Shaqif in Arabic, is a strategic vantage point located 5km from Nabatieh, southern Lebanon. Israel seized the castle in May, having previously captured it in 1982 before withdrawing in 2000.
- 300k-Year-Old Cave Site Explored in Northern Israel
A 300,000-year-old cave site has been explored in Northern Israel. The discovery provides insights into ancient human activity in the region.
- Police detain Haredi sect members suspected of conducting underage marriages
Police in northern Israel detained members of a Haredi sect suspected of conducting underage marriages. The raid followed a months-long investigation and years of allegations linking the Hasidic sect to widespread child sex abuse.
- IDF has ‘full freedom’ in Lebanon despite ‘de-confliction cell,’ Netanyahu says
Netanyahu stated that IDF troops in southern Lebanon have full operational freedom to engage any direct or emerging threats to themselves or residents of northern Israel.
- IDF lifts all restrictions on northern Israel in wake of Lebanon ceasefire
The Israel Defense Forces’ Home Front Command lifted all restrictions from communities near the Lebanese border in northern Israel following a situational assessment. The action was taken in the wake of a ceasefire with Lebanon.
- Israel-Iran missile exchanges raise fears of fresh regional escalation
Israel and Iran exchanged missile fire, with Israeli security forces examining an intercepted Iranian missile fragment in northern Israel. The incident has raised concerns about potential regional escalation.
- Israel says air defences intercept all Iranian missiles fired so far
The Israeli military states its air defenses have intercepted all Iranian ballistic missiles fired towards Israel so far tonight. Sirens were triggered across northern Israel as interception systems attempt to shoot down another salvo launched from Iran.
- IDF strikes Beirut’s Dahiyeh after Hezbollah fires rockets at northern Israel
IDF struck Beirut’s Dahiyeh following Hezbollah’s rocket fire into northern Israel. Lebanese media reported 2 killed and 11 wounded. The strike was reportedly coordinated with the US, and Netanyahu stated Hezbollah is 'in retreat' amid an IDF offensive in the south.
- A 'ceasefire war' in Lebanon continues as 'chaotic global leadership' takes its toll
Hezbollah's chief rejected a conditional truce proposed by Lebanese and Israeli envoys, demanding a comprehensive ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal while threatening new attacks on northern Israel. The situation in Lebanon remains unresolved amid ongoing tensions.
- Israel and Lebanon renew ceasefire on condition Hezbollah holds its fire
Israel and Lebanon agreed to renew a ceasefire contingent on Hezbollah ceasing all fire, according to a joint statement from talks in Washington, DC. Shortly after the agreement, air raid sirens sounded in northern Israel due to an alert over a 'suspicious aerial target', though the source was unclear.
- Israel and Hezbollah trade new attacks despite Trump intervention
Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged new attacks despite intervention by Donald Trump. An Israeli Air Force bombardment in southern Lebanon caused smoke visible from northern Israel on June 2, 2026.
- Netanyahu orders new strikes on southern suburbs of Beirut
Israel’s government ordered strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut following its ground forces reaching their deepest point in Lebanon in 26 years. Hezbollah fired rockets at northern Israel, including the outskirts of Haifa.
- Israel orders strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs as Hezbollah rockets hit northern Israel
Israel's government has ordered strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs following its ground forces reaching their deepest point in Lebanon in 26 years. Hezbollah fired rockets at northern Israel, including the outskirts of Haifa.
- Israel seizes medieval castle as it expands major offensive in southern Lebanon
Israel has captured the 12th-century Beaufort castle in southern Lebanon and northern Israel. The move indicates Israel's plan for an extended military presence in the region.
- Israel seizes medieval castle as it expands major offensive in southern Lebanon
Israel has captured the 12th-century Beaufort castle in southern Lebanon, indicating plans for an extended military presence in the region. The castle overlooks southern Lebanon and northern Israel.
- Damage seen in northern Israel after Hezbollah launches rocket barrages
Hezbollah launched rocket barrages that caused damage in northern Israel. Israel reported intercepting an air attack from Hezbollah on May 30th.
- Schools, shops shut in northern Israel to protest the Lebanon ceasefire
Residents in northern Israel closed schools and shops to protest a 10-day ceasefire with Lebanon. The shutdown reflects opposition to the temporary halt in hostilities between Israel and Lebanon.