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Crime August 5, 2026 at 2:38 pm 50 minutes ago New

Shortly ago, a report was received about a body that washed ashore near Zichron Yaakov.

Israel Police investigate a body found washed ashore near Zichron Yaakov, securing the scene and initiating identification efforts.

Crime August 5, 2026 at 8:46 am 7 hours ago New

Tonight, a report was received regarding the sound of an explosion near a business in Herzliya, with no damage or casualties.

Herzliya police investigate explosion near business; no damage or casualties reported; incident believed to be criminal.

Crime August 4, 2026 at 4:30 pm 23 hours ago

Fire incident in the Ben Shemen area – Roads 1 and 6 have been opened to vehicle traffic in both directions. Police officers are at the scene and are assisting in directing and managing traffic.

Roads 1 and 6 near Ben Shemen are now open after a fire; police manage traffic, expect delays, and advise alternative routes.

Crime August 4, 2026 at 2:44 pm 1 day ago

The Jerusalem District Police have completed their investigation and have gathered evidence against seven suspects involved in the murder of the deceased Benyahu Raz. On 26.07.11, a report was received regarding a severe violent incident.

Jerusalem Police conclude investigation into Benyahu Raz's murder, filing charges against seven suspects for their involvement in the violent incident.

military August 4, 2026 at 11:18 am 1 day ago

Commander of the Central Command signed an order for the confiscation and demolition of the home of the terrorist who carried out the shooting attack in the village of Tel, where Sergeant Major (Res.) Binyahu Meltz, may his memory be blessed, and Major Yuval Ezra, may his memory be blessed, fell.

Home of terrorist in Tel village shooting attack, where two soldiers fell, ordered confiscated and demolished by Central Command.

Crime August 4, 2026 at 8:39 am 1 day ago

Border Police fighters from the Southern District and IDF forces thwarted a smuggling cell on the western border.

Israel Police thwarted a smuggling cell on the western border, arresting two suspects and seizing a drone, ATV, and drugs.

military August 3, 2026 at 9:11 pm 2 days ago

Joint Statement from the IDF Spokesperson and the Shin Bet Spokesperson: The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated a Nukhba commander who infiltrated Israeli territory in the October 7th massacre. The IDF, guided by the Shin Bet, attacked yesterday (Sunday) in the Deir area.

IDF and Shin Bet eliminate Hamas Nukhba commander Jalal Tsvih responsible for October 7th massacre.

Crime August 3, 2026 at 6:49 pm 2 days ago

Shortly ago, a report was received about a shooting victim in Kafr Qasim.

military August 3, 2026 at 6:16 pm 2 days ago

The IDF eliminated a PIJ terrorist who infiltrated on October 7th, participated in holding Rom Barshevsky captive, and in hostage release ceremonies. The IDF attacked in the Deir al-Balah area over the weekend.

IDF eliminated PIJ terrorist Mahmoud Fattayer, involved in Oct 7th infiltration & hostage holding, in Deir al-Balah.

military August 3, 2026 at 6:16 pm 2 days ago

As part of the sixth wave of Operation “Gates of Heaven,” the terrorist was documented wearing the uniform of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization, participating in the handover ceremony of numerous hostages, including: Amit Shani, Ofir Engel,

Terrorist in PIJ uniform involved in hostage handover eliminated during Operation "Gates of Heaven.".

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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.

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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.

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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,

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

Following a manhunt – the suspect in the Rishon LeZion murder incident surrendered himself a short while ago earlier today.

As part of a targeted operation by detectives from the David District in the Jerusalem District, a search was conducted at the home of a suspect in the Old City during the morning hours knives were seized.

Suspect Arrested for Car Arson in Eilat Early this morning, Eilat district police officers opened an investigation upon receiving a report of a vehicle that caught fire in a residential neighborhood in the city.

Central District police officers thwarted a criminal attack in the Arab community in Ramla – three powerful pipe bombs were exposed and neutralized. Over the weekend, detectives from the Crime Fighting Unit of the station conducted

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

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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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