Civilian airspace in northern Israel closed over fears

Published on May 5, 2013

Israel closed the airspace in its North to civilian traffic following attacks on Syrian targets that were believed to be carried out by the Israeli military.

Dozens of fires break out in northern Israel

Published on October 24, 2011

More than 40 fires broke out across northern Israel over the weekend, many of which are suspected arson attacks.

Northern Israel’s boutique mystique

Published on July 5, 2011

When Lisa Edelstein, Omar Epps, Jesse Spencer and Amber Tamblyn paid a visit to Northern Israel with “House” creator David Shore as part of a weeklong trip sponsored by America’s Voices in Israel, the stars of the hit Fox series admired the tranquil beauty of the Galilee region.

Report: Fire services are Israel’s weak link

Published on December 8, 2010

The Fire and Rescue Services organization is the weak link in Israel's emergency readiness, a report said.

Top Haifa cop the latest victim of Carmel fire

Published on December 6, 2010

The number of Israelis killed in a massive fire in the Carmel Forest rose to 42 with the death of Haifa Police Chief Ahuva Tomer.

Israel fire update: Uncontrolled, 42 dead, 17,000 evacuated

Published on December 3, 2010

The fire raging in northern Israel was still out of control as the sun set on Friday, with 42 people reported dead.

International aid arrives as Carmel fire continues to rage

Published on December 3, 2010

Seven fire-fighting aircraft landed in Israel early Friday, the first arrivals of a planned international airlift sent to aid the battle against a massive brushfire ripping through northern Israel.

Israel’s Carmel fire: Haifa Police Chief Ahuva Tomer critically injured

Published on December 2, 2010

Head of the Haifa Police Department, Deputy Commander Ahuva Tomer was critically injured on Thursday as a result of the huge brushfire in the Carmel region.

Seven mild earthquakes hit northern Israel

Published on November 16, 2010

An earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale hit northern Israel, the seventh temblor in two days.

Northern Israel needs investment to bolster it—- security and development are linked

Published on August 14, 2008

The graffiti on the Galilean bomb shelter that greeted Prime Minister Ehud Olmert wasted no words: "Wake up Sharon, Olmert's in a coma."

Olmert downgrades aid from American Jews

By Brad A. Greenberg
Published on August 9, 2007

And as we've seen this week, God -- or human resourcefulness -- has blessed a quick reconstruction of northern Israel. But Olmert's comments seemed particularly ungrateful because he spoke not only to the American journalists, but also to some top officials of the United Jewish Communities (UJC).