Tuesday, 18 August 2026

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In an operational activity by police officers from the Ma’ale Adumim station, Border Police fighters from Judea and Samaria, and an IDF force, based on intelligence information, a hiding place was located in the Al-Azariya area, where weapons were seized.

Israel Police and IDF seize weapons, ammo, and smoke grenades from a hiding spot in Al-Azariya following intelligence-led operation.

By Israel Police

In an operational activity by police officers from the Ma’ale Adumim station, Border Police fighters from Judea and Samaria, and an IDF force, based on intelligence information, a hiding place was located in the Al-Azariya area, where weapons were seized.

Recent Developments

Gilad Farm Fire Incident – Firefighting operations continue, area roads remain blocked.

Firefighting and police operations continue at Gilad Farm fire; roads blocked, investigation underway, and several injured evacuated.

Police officers from the Judea and Samaria District located a horse near Yatta that was stolen from a farm in southern Hebron and returned it to its owner. Yesterday, a report was received regarding the disappearance of a horse from the Ma’on farm in southern Hebron.

Israel Police recovered a stolen horse near Yatta and returned it to its owner, detaining a 52-year-old Palestinian suspect.

Reservist arrested for illegal weapons trafficking

Israeli reservist arrested for illegal weapons trafficking; Kalashnikov, sniper rifle, and ammo seized at his Netivot home.

military August 15, 2026 at 8:29 pm 2 days ago

This morning, Hezbollah violated the ceasefire in Lebanon and attacked our fighters within the Green Line.

Hezbollah attacked IDF soldiers within the Green Line, injuring three; Israel retaliated against terror headquarters used as human shields.

Crime August 12, 2026 at 1:12 pm 6 days ago

Further to false and misleading publications, and in order to prevent continued public deception, we will set the record straight: a suspect was summoned for questioning under caution at Lahav 433 for serious criminal offenses.

Israel Police clarify: Suspect summoned for questioning for serious offenses, as required when found to be wanted by Military Police.

Crime August 9, 2026 at 7:04 pm 1 week ago

Nahariya police at Keshet Cave for fall

Nahariya police and rescue forces responded to an incident at Keshet Cave, with an IDF helicopter assisting the emergency operation.

military August 6, 2026 at 12:35 pm 2 weeks ago

Together with all citizens of Israel, my wife and I mourn the fall of Major (Res.) Harel Birnstock, may his memory be blessed, and Sergeant Major (Res.) Tamir Waknin, may his memory be blessed.

PM Netanyahu & wife mourn fallen soldiers Major Harel Birnstock & Sgt. Major Tamir Waknin, killed in battle in southern Lebanon.

Crime August 6, 2026 at 12:02 pm 2 weeks ago

During the night, an incident of violence occurred in the area of the village of Khirbet Tuva, to which IDF forces were dispatched. Damage was reported, and several Palestinians were injured and evacuated for medical treatment.

Violence in Khirbet Tuva: IDF responds to incident, injuries reported among Palestinians, investigation underway by Hebron station.

Crime August 2, 2026 at 7:00 pm 2 weeks ago

A suspect was arrested in connection with the shooting and injury of a minor last night in the village of al-Mughayyir. Upon receiving a report of a shooting victim in the al-Mughayyir village area and suspicion of an Israeli citizen’s involvement,

Israel Police arrested a 19-year-old IDF soldier in al-Mughayyir for a shooting that injured a minor.

Crime August 2, 2026 at 6:58 pm 2 weeks ago

Investigation of the shooting incident last night in the area of the village of Al-Mughayyir, during which a minor was injured – the suspect, an IDF soldier on leave, was interrogated in recent hours at the inter-organizational headquarters in the Judea and Samaria District.

IDF soldier on leave interrogated after shooting injures minor near Al-Mughayyir; investigation ongoing by Israel Police and Military Police.

military July 22, 2026 at 3:34 pm 4 weeks ago

Heading to Dover Air Force Base to HONOR OUR HEROES!

Donald Trump announces on Truth Social he is heading to Dover Air Force Base to honor fallen heroes.

Crime July 22, 2026 at 12:55 pm 4 weeks ago

In a joint operation by police officers from the Judea and Samaria District, Prison Service officers, and the IDF, a cache of weapons and combat equipment was uncovered in the village of Deisheh. Pistols, a hunting rifle,

Joint operation in Deisheh village uncovers weapons cache, including pistols and rifle, with three arrests made for arms offenses.

military July 20, 2026 at 7:41 pm 4 weeks ago

Every time Iran kills an American Soldier they will pay for that killing many times over!

Donald Trump states on Truth Social that Iran will pay "many times over" for killing American soldiers, issuing a directive to military leaders.

Motorola Solutions to Acquire Israeli Counter-Drone Firm D-Fend for $1.5B

Consumer Guilt May Be Costing Online Retailers Billions, Israeli Study Finds

Israel, Greece Sign 650 Million Euro Deal for PULS Artillery Systems

Israeli Startup Q-Factor Raises $24M to Build Million-Qubit Quantum Computer

Two additional months in the program, one week of combat, and approximately 60 new ‘Jaguars’.

The new “Lavi” of 810 has just arrived at Mount Hermon and is already changing the reality on the ground.

Digital Determinism in Youth Sports May Shape Careers Too Early

Israel Sees Sharp Rise in Workplace AI Use Across Sectors

Preparations for the Knesset Elections The Commissioner Met with the Chairman of the Central Elections Committee Commissioner R.N.C. Dani Levy met today with the Chairman of the Central Elections Committee,

Our heroic reservists give their all to the country, and they deserve everything. Today, we bring them tremendous news in the field of housing. Approximately 20,000 opportunities to purchase an apartment or land.

The headline in the British Telegraph today quotes the words of Yair Golan, Eisenkot’s partner: “Israel kills children as a hobby.”

My wife Sara and I are pained by the passing of Zahava Shaul, may her memory be a blessing, mother of Staff Sergeant Oron Shaul, may his memory be a blessing. For over a decade, we have maintained a personal and close relationship with the Shaul family.

Shortly after hearing gunfire from the village: IDF forces apprehended suspects and confiscated weapons in the village of Al-Ram in the Binyamin Brigade. During the night (Sh.), forces from the 7114 Reserve Battalion,

IDF forces destroyed a bomb-making laboratory in the Tulkarm camp.

Watch the paratroopers’ documentation from combat in southern Lebanon

Colonel M. and Major Nurit Rokach are the torch lighters on behalf of the IDF.

The government today approved our new five-year plan for the development of Eilat and the Eilat region, amounting to approximately NIS 360 million. Eilat and the Eilat region are the southern pearl of the State of Israel,

Bank of Israel Buys $801 Million in Forex Amid Shekel Volatility

Committee Discusses Fund’s 2025 Financial Reports | Reports Show Fund Achieved Impressive 18.4% Return in 2025 and Fund Assets Stood at $2.8 Billion at Year-End

Bank of Israel Cuts Interest Rate to 3.75% on Strong Shekel and Easing Inflation

During a joint operation by police officers from the Haifa and Tirat Carmel stations along the coastline, forces were deployed at key locations and worked to prevent juvenile delinquency and violence.

PLO flag, weapons found near Mount David outpost

Searches for missing person on the surfers’ beach in Rishon LeZion Police officers from the Central District, with the assistance of the Maritime Police, the Air Unit, and additional rescue forces,

Acre police search property in money laundering operation

Colonel M. and Major Nurit Rokach are the torch lighters on behalf of the IDF.

Israelis Show Growing Interest in Learning Persian, School Says

Between Sirens and Coffee Cups, Jerusalem Refuses to Stop

IDF Force Conduct During Securing the Area During the Evacuation of an Illegal Outpost in Area A of Judea and Samaria

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