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Following a year-long undercover investigation, two suspects have been indicted for operating a human trafficking network in Haifa and Kiryat Shmona, reportedly using social media to recruit victims.
Egged will replace Eilat's 40 buses and 20 of Kiryat Shmona's, bringing the total of buses operated by the company in Israel to 900.
KKL-JNF has approved a NIS 6 million aid package for northern Israeli communities located near the border fence, including Shlomi, Metula, and Kiryat Shmona, ahead of the Passover holiday.
The Israeli government evacuated Kiryat Shmona during the last round of fighting with Hezbollah in 2023. Residents who were told it was safe to return are again under fire.
Hezbollah launched new rocket attacks from Lebanon towards northern Israel, hitting areas near Nahariya beach and Kiryat Shmona, despite an ongoing ceasefire. Israeli officials have criticized the government's response as residents ran for shelter amid intensified fire.
The new headquarters is said to now serve as a hub for civic and political activity in the city and will operate an assistance command center for residents of northern Israel.
Israelis had just returned to Kiryat Shmona, now rockets are flying again Naharnet
The mayor of Kiryat Shmona, Stern, made a direct appeal to decision-makers in Jerusalem, urging them to find a permanent resolution to eliminate the persistent Hezbollah security threat on the border.
Kiryat Shmona Mayor Avichai Stern has warned that one-third of students are not registered for school, citing inconsistent attendance in the North due to ongoing conflict.
Iran and Hezbollah have intensified missile attacks on Israel, reportedly using cluster bombs that bypass defenses and leaving dozens hurt. Israeli officials confirm continued strikes, warning of prolonged fighting and severe pressure on systems like the Iron Dome.
After a period of calm, Israelis who had returned to Kiryat Shmona are now experiencing renewed rocket attacks.