A suspect was arrested for extorting protection money from a business owner in Haifa and his employees. Detectives from the Crime Fighting Unit of the Acre District launched a covert investigation several days ago following suspicion of extortion by threats.

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With the transition to an open investigation, detectives from the Zevulun and Kiryat Ata stations ambushed the suspect (32, resident of Ibtin) and arrested him.

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defense May 1, 2026 at 11:21 am 24 minutes ago New

Further to the alerts that were activated a short while ago in the Rosh HaNikra area, the Air Force successfully intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle that crossed from Lebanese territory into Israeli territory. Alerts were activated according to

IAF intercepts UAV from Lebanon near Rosh HaNikra; also downs three targets before border entry & assesses another in southern Lebanon.

military May 1, 2026 at 11:08 am 38 minutes ago New

Initial report: Alerts activated regarding an enemy aircraft infiltration in the Rosh HaNikra area, details are under investigation.

Alerts activated for enemy aircraft infiltration in Rosh HaNikra area; IDF investigating details of the incident.

Crime April 30, 2026 at 9:27 pm 14 hours ago

As part of the preparations by the forces of the Ayalon District, Border Police, and National Guard for the protest taking place this evening in the southern Tel Aviv neighborhoods,

Ayalon District, Border Police, and National Guard detained a suspect for public disturbance during preparations for a southern Tel Aviv protest.

home front April 30, 2026 at 8:07 pm 16 hours ago

Following the situation assessment, the Home Front Command’s defense policy remains unchanged and will be in effect until Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 20:00.

Home Front Command's defense policy unchanged until May 2, 2026, 20:00, following IDF situation assessment.

military April 30, 2026 at 7:52 pm 16 hours ago

Shortly ago, the Air Force successfully intercepted a suspicious aerial target before it crossed into Israeli territory. Sirens were activated according to policy. This is another violation of the ceasefire understandings.

Israel's Air Force intercepted a suspicious aerial target near its border, triggering sirens and marking a ceasefire violation by Hezbollah.

diplomacy April 30, 2026 at 7:49 pm 16 hours ago

FM Saar: Israel Blocked Gaza-Bound Flotilla, Participants Unharmed

Israeli FM Gideon Sa'ar confirmed the IDF blocked a Gaza flotilla, with participants unharmed and to be disembarked in Greece.

diplomacy April 30, 2026 at 7:41 pm 16 hours ago

Well done to our Navy!

Israeli Navy successfully prevented Hamas-supporting flotillas from reaching Gaza, turning them back before reaching territorial waters.

military April 30, 2026 at 7:39 pm 16 hours ago

Shortly ago, interceptors were launched toward a suspicious aerial target that was identified in the area where IDF forces are operating in southern Lebanon.

Crime April 30, 2026 at 6:56 pm 17 hours ago

Three suspects were arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Ashkelon, with no casualties. During the afternoon, Ashkelon police station officers and the Lachish District Police launched an investigation following a shooting that occurred in the city, with no casualties.

Ashkelon police arrested three suspects following a shooting incident in the city, with no casualties reported.

military April 30, 2026 at 6:36 pm 17 hours ago

Shortly ago, one launch was identified crossing from Lebanon and falling in an open area with no casualties. Alerts were activated according to policy. This is another violation of the ceasefire understandings by

One projectile crossed from Lebanon into an open area with no casualties; alerts activated. IDF confirms Hezbollah violation of ceasefire.

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The IDF’s new automatic cannon was operated in combat in the northern sector. Watch.

The IDF attacked the most central site for the production of sonar systems and underwater detection systems in Iran. The IDF continues to deepen the damage to all the systems of the Iranian terror regime.

Israeli Study Pinpoints Lunar Ice Sites to Guide Future Moon Landings

The IDF attacked another petrochemical complex in Shiraz – one of the few remaining complexes for the production of essential chemical components for explosives and materials for ballistic missiles.

The Police Commissioner, Commissioner-General Danny Levy, arrived today for a tour in Meron, accompanied by the Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, and the Commander of the Northern District, Superintendent Meir Eliyahu.

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Governance Breakdown in Negev Poses Strategic Risks, State Comptroller Warns

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.

Dollar Hits 30-Year Low Against Israeli Shekel

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Trump: US Aid to Israel Must Be Repaid

Following the elimination of senior figures and attacks on airports: The IDF attacked Iran’s largest petrochemical complex. The Air Force, under intelligence guidance from Aman,

Seven explosive devices ready for use were located and neutralized in the Judea and Samaria region as part of a counter-terrorism operation carried out by Border Police fighters and sappers in Judea and Samaria during the past day.

Israeli Military Officer Indicted for Smuggling Contraband Into Gaza

Tel Aviv District police officers arrested a resident of Ramat Gan on suspicion of impersonating a licensed nurse and providing medical services to patients. Over the past few months, a covert investigation has been conducted by the Fraud Division in the Tel Aviv District.

As part of an initiative by the Lahish District Special Patrol Unit against drug trafficking and possession offenses in Ashkelon, the unit’s detectives seized approximately one kilogram of cocaine in an apartment in the city.

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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