Jerusalem, 9 March, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Police in Jerusalem arrested 31 Palestinians in the capital Illegally in under 12 hours. Officers raided a city-center construction site, detaining 16 suspected illegal workers and two main suspects, and deported the others.

Elsewhere in the capital, police found 15 illegal Palestinians in a transport vehicle. The driver was arrested.

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Security April 4, 2026 at 8:34 pm 51 minutes ago New

The IDF attacked a petrochemical complex in Iran responsible for producing chemical materials for weapons. The Air Force attacked earlier today, directed by Aman and in cooperation with Amats.

IDF strikes Iranian petrochemical complex producing weapon materials, disrupting production of explosives and ballistic missiles.

Crime April 4, 2026 at 8:13 pm 1 hour ago New

Earlier today (Saturday), an IDF reservist soldier opened fire at a suspicious vehicle after identifying that the vehicle accelerated towards him near the village of Al-Kila in the Etzion Brigade. Initial investigation

IDF reservist fires on suspicious vehicle near Al-Kila; initial probe suggests no terror attack.

Crime April 4, 2026 at 7:21 pm 2 hours ago New

Police Seize Weapons in East Jerusalem

Israel Police seize weapons in East Jerusalem, with district officers, Border Police, and sappers on scene; no casualties reported.

Crime April 4, 2026 at 7:20 pm 2 hours ago New

Coast Police Find Weapons at Multiple Sites, Damage Reported

Israel's Coast Police discover weapons at multiple sites, report damage but no casualties in ongoing operation.

Disasters April 4, 2026 at 7:19 pm 2 hours ago New

Home Front Command rescue and relief forces are en route to areas where reports of casualties in the center of the country have been received.

Home Front Command is deploying rescue and relief forces to casualty sites in central Israel, urging public adherence to safety instructions.

Disasters April 4, 2026 at 7:19 pm 2 hours ago New

Earlier today (Saturday), a rocket launched from Lebanon fell in a city on the northern border without prior warning.

Rocket from Lebanon lands in northern Israeli city without warning due to undetected launch malfunction.

Public April 4, 2026 at 7:00 pm 2 hours ago New

Further to the discussion held in the High Court of Justice yesterday and the directive received, a Home Front Command team conducted a professional and in-depth examination regarding the exemption of gatherings at several locations in the area.

Habima Square in Tel Aviv approved for gatherings up to 150 participants after Home Front Command review and High Court directive.

Security April 4, 2026 at 5:17 pm 4 hours ago New

The Givati Brigade’s operation in southern Lebanon: Raids on structures where weapons caches were found and aerial elimination of terrorists. Givati Brigade fighters,

Givati Brigade raids Lebanon, finding weapon caches & eliminating terrorists with Air Force support. IDF vows continued operations against Hezbollah.

Security April 4, 2026 at 4:13 pm 5 hours ago New

New Barrage, Ten Locations Hit, No Casualties, Searches Underway

A new Iranian barrage struck over 10 locations in central Israel, damaging buildings and sparking fires, with searches underway.

Crime April 4, 2026 at 3:31 pm 6 hours ago New

Tel Aviv: Police Seize Weapons, No Casualties

Tel Aviv Police and Border Police officers seized weapons at multiple locations, with no casualties reported at this time.

National Challenge Launched for New Critical Mineral Tech

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE Recap March 31, 2026

Tel Aviv Startup Artlist Launches Professional AI Music for Videos

Government Approves Outline for Compensating Israeli Businesses Suffering from Losses Due to Iran War

Smart Green Walls Could Cut Costs and Boost Indoor Air Quality

Terror Through a Civilian Company: The IDF Attacked a Factory That Systematically Transferred Chemical Materials to the Iranian Terror Regime. The IDF attacked earlier today (Tuesday),

The IDF completed strikes on 20 sites for the production of weapons and equipment and research and development centers.

In a wide-ranging strike overnight: The IDF attacked the headquarters of the Iranian terror regime’s maritime industries organization and additional weapons manufacturing sites. The IDF continues to deepen the damage.

In a precise strike in Tehran: The IDF eliminated the commander of the Iranian terrorist regime’s oil headquarters. The Air Force, with precise intelligence guidance from Aman,

The IDF attacked central headquarters used by the Iranian terror regime to fund its proxies in the Middle East. The Air Force, under the direction of Aman, attacked last night (Wednesday).

The axis of terror is beginning to crumble, we will continue to strike it until our objectives are achieved.

Knesset Moves Forward on Bill to Extend Employment Guarantees for Military Reservists

The Hezbollah terrorist organization launched a rocket that fell into a UNIFIL position in southern Lebanon. The IDF identified earlier today (Friday) a launch carried out by the Hezbollah terrorist organization that fell

‘Morale is at the Bottom’: Hezbollah Personnel Say They Were Forced to Fight

“Radwan Force” unit operatives under investigation at Unit 504

$31 Million in Extra Funding Allocated to Aid Local Governments Dealing with Ongoing War

Gasoline Prices in Israel Jump Almost 15% Due to War

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE Recap March 31, 2026

Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Western Galilee: No casualties in recent launches

“Radwan Force” unit operatives under investigation at Unit 504

Israeli Sign Language Interpreter Charged with Espionage for Iranian Agent

Herzliya Shooting: Two Injured, Criminal Background Investigated

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

Israel’s Educational System Sees 4.9% Increase in Staff

Israel Police Arrest 114 in Crime Crackdown on Arab Society

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National Challenge Launched for New Critical Mineral Tech

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE Recap March 31, 2026

Tel Aviv Startup Artlist Launches Professional AI Music for Videos

Government Approves Outline for Compensating Israeli Businesses Suffering from Losses Due to Iran War

Latest in Technology

Smart Green Walls Could Cut Costs and Boost Indoor Air Quality

Terror Through a Civilian Company: The IDF Attacked a Factory That Systematically Transferred Chemical Materials to the Iranian Terror Regime. The IDF attacked earlier today (Tuesday),

The IDF completed strikes on 20 sites for the production of weapons and equipment and research and development centers.

In a wide-ranging strike overnight: The IDF attacked the headquarters of the Iranian terror regime’s maritime industries organization and additional weapons manufacturing sites. The IDF continues to deepen the damage.

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In a precise strike in Tehran: The IDF eliminated the commander of the Iranian terrorist regime’s oil headquarters. The Air Force, with precise intelligence guidance from Aman,

The IDF attacked central headquarters used by the Iranian terror regime to fund its proxies in the Middle East. The Air Force, under the direction of Aman, attacked last night (Wednesday).

The axis of terror is beginning to crumble, we will continue to strike it until our objectives are achieved.

Knesset Moves Forward on Bill to Extend Employment Guarantees for Military Reservists

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The Hezbollah terrorist organization launched a rocket that fell into a UNIFIL position in southern Lebanon. The IDF identified earlier today (Friday) a launch carried out by the Hezbollah terrorist organization that fell

‘Morale is at the Bottom’: Hezbollah Personnel Say They Were Forced to Fight

“Radwan Force” unit operatives under investigation at Unit 504

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$31 Million in Extra Funding Allocated to Aid Local Governments Dealing with Ongoing War

Gasoline Prices in Israel Jump Almost 15% Due to War

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE Recap March 31, 2026

Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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Western Galilee: No casualties in recent launches

“Radwan Force” unit operatives under investigation at Unit 504

Israeli Sign Language Interpreter Charged with Espionage for Iranian Agent

Herzliya Shooting: Two Injured, Criminal Background Investigated

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Israel Police Arrest 114 in Crime Crackdown on Arab Society

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