Jack Jedwab: All the hostages are home, but near-ghost towns leave Northern Israel vulnerable
The article discusses how the depopulated towns of Northern Israel, particularly Kiryat Shmona and Metula, remain vulnerable to threats from Hezbollah despite the return of hostages.
Following Residents' Protest, Government Approves Plan for Rehabilitation and Development of Kiryat Shmona, Shlomi, and Metula
The Israeli government has approved a rehabilitation and development plan for Kiryat Shmona, Metula, and Shlomi in response to resident protests regarding delays in recovery after the Hezbollah conflict.