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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 570

Ma'alot-Tarshiha

Troops operating in south Lebanon in an undated photo released for publication by the military on November 13, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
November 13, 2024, 2:17 pm
IDF: ‘New Hezbollah targets’ reached in expanded south Lebanon ground operation
Rockets, drones target swaths of northern Israel as fighter jets strike buildings in Beirut after evacuation warnings; IDF says several Hezbollah field commanders killed recently
By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies
IDF troops are seen operating in southern Lebanon, in a handout photo published October 6, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
October 6, 2024, 11:49 pm
IDF strikes 150 Hezbollah targets in 24 hours; rocket attack wounds man in north
Troops find weapons in almost every home in some villages, officers say; military imposes third closed zone on border; UN refugee chief warns of migration crisis from airstrikes
By Emanuel Fabian, Lazar Berman and Agencies
State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman, right, and Ma’alot-Tarshiha Mayor Arkady Pomeranets touring a bomb shelter in the city, October 17, 2023. (Courtesy State Comptroller’s Office)
October 18, 2023, 2:20 pm
Bomb shelters in north ‘do not provide required protection,’ says state comptroller
During tour of northern border communities, Matanyahu Englman also cites severe strains on civilian security teams as central problem
By Jeremy Sharon
Police and rescue personnel try to extract two firefighters and another man from a hole into which they fell, in the northern village of Deir al-Asad, August 13, 2023. (screenshot used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law))
August 17, 2023, 11:55 pm
Two firefighters dropped from operational activity after fatal pit rescue attempt
Initial probe finds faults in operation that led to deaths of two firefighters, as well as the 20-year-old they were trying to save, after he fell into a shaft in Deir al-Asad
By ToI Staff
Police and rescue personnel at the scene where three people fell into an eight-meter-deep pit in Deir El Asad, northern Israel on August 13, 2023. (David Cohen/Flash90)
August 15, 2023, 10:33 am
Firefighter succumbs to wounds, marking 3rd death in pit rescue attempt
Dekel Marciano, 33, suffered serious injuries during attempted rescue operation in Deir al-Asad, which also claimed another responder and Palestinian laborer who fell into hole
By ToI Staff
A Maronite Christian center in Ma'alot-Tarshiha was vandalized during the festive period, January 11, 2022. (Michel El Khouri)
January 12, 2023, 9:11 pm
Vandalism discovered at Maronite Christian community center in north
Recently revamped building in city of Ma’alot-Tarshiha had religious items smashed, equipment broken over Christmas period; Maronite leader says ‘everything is destroyed’
By Ash Obel
A man inspects the damage after a fire in Ma'alot-Tarshiha, northern Israel, on November 14, 2021 (David Cohen/Flash90)
November 14, 2021, 7:56 am
Wildfire near northern town brought under control after 100 homes evacuated
Businesses, car damaged by flames in Ma’alot-Tarshiha; Saturday sees over 200 blazes across country amid dry weather
By ToI Staff
The scene of a fatal accident between a bus and two vehicles on Route 89 in the northern Galilee, September 29, 2021. Insert: Asher Basson. (Eyal Merom / United Hazala, courtesy)
October 1, 2021, 2:57 pm
‘They made him out to be a murderer’: Bus driver involved in fatal crash buried
Family, friends defend Asher Basson, who allegedly drove dangerously ahead of deadly collision and reportedly had dozens of driving convictions in his 55 years on the road
By Michael Bachner and ToI Staff
Reuven Ben-Eli, the father who was severely wounded in a traffic accident, arrives at the funeral of his wife and three children in Ma'alot-Tarshiha, on September 30, 2021. (David Cohen/Flash90)
September 30, 2021, 6:33 pm
Father who survived crash brought on stretcher to funeral of wife, 3 children
Reuven Ben-Eli arrives by ambulance at funeral for Moran, 35, Dekel, 15, Liam, 11, and Annael, 5, after being seriously injured in crash with bus
By ToI Staff
The scene of a fatal accident between a bus and two vehicles on Route 89 in the northern Galilee, September 29, 2021. (Eyal Merom / Ichud Hazala)
September 30, 2021, 1:29 pm
Before fatal crash, bus driver allegedly drove wildly to silence teen passengers
Youth group counselor says Asher Basson was annoyed by the noise and would accelerate or slow down suddenly; driver, who has dozens of prior convictions, was one of 5 fatalities
By Michael Bachner
Victims of a crash between a bus and multiple vehicles in the Upper Galilee on September 30, 2021, from top left: Bus driver Asher Basson, Liam Ben-Eli, Moran Ben-Eli, Dekel Ben-Eli and Annael Ben-Eli.
September 30, 2021, 3:09 am
Officials mourn ‘unfathomable tragedy’ of family, bus driver killed in crash
Funerals of Moran Ben-Eli and her 3 kids to be held Thursday as father remains in ICU; bus driver Asher Basson remembered as ‘a hard-working and loving father and grandfather’
By ToI Staff
The scene of a fatal accident between a bus and two vehicles on Route 89 in the northern Galilee, September 29, 2021. (Eyal Merom / Ichud Hazala)
September 29, 2021, 6:35 pm
At least 5 killed, dozens injured in Galilee collision between bus, van, cars
Moran Ben-Eli, 35, and her 3 children among dead; slain bus driver named as Asher Basson, 76; IDF sends medical team and helicopters to the scene of the crash outside Hurfeish
By ToI Staff
Karim Riada (Courtesy)
May 25, 2021, 6:31 pm
Teen in north killed by statue that collapsed on him during workout
Karim Riada pronounced dead after being taken to hospital with critical head and spine injuries; was apparently doing pull-ups at time of incident
By ToI Staff
2020 International Bible Quiz winner Ruth Cohen, April 29, 2020. (Screen capture: Channel 11)
April 29, 2020, 9:13 pm
For first time in decade, female student wins top Bible quiz
16-year-old Ruth Cohen takes top spot in Jerusalem’s traditional Independence Day competition; teens from US and Mexico, competing via video link, come in 3rd and 4th
By ToI Staff
A man holds voting notes of Jerusalem mayoral candidates Ofer Berkovich and Moshe Lion, during preparations for the upcoming second round of the Jerusalem municipal elections, at a warehouse in Jerusalem on November 11, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 14, 2018, 2:14 pm
New mayors, more women: 2018 local elections summed up
Turnout was low, turnover was high in Tuesday’s run-off; Hof Ashkelon Regional Council vote postponed due to Gaza rocket barrage
By ToI Staff
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