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Update on road closures in the South due to weather conditions as of this hour: Closed to traffic until further notice: Route 90: From Ein Bokek and up to Arava Junction. Route 31: From Hatrurim Junction and up to

Southern Israel roads 90 & 31 closed due to weather; other routes reopened.

April 27, 2026 at 6:53 pm Israel Police Crime

Update on road closures in the South due to weather, as of this hour: Closed to traffic until further notice: Road 90: From Ein Gedi and up to Arava Junction. Road 31: From Hatrurim Junction and up to Neve Zohar Junction. Other roads that were closed earlier have been reopened to traffic.

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Politics May 20, 2026 at 12:34 am 6 hours ago New

I have long said that the horrific tragedy that beset East Palestine in 2023, along with Sleepy Joe Bidens utterly incompetent response,

Trump urges Congress to pass the Railway Safety Act, citing East Palestine's 2023 tragedy and Biden's "incompetent response.".

Politics May 19, 2026 at 11:56 pm 6 hours ago New

Can you imagine Congressman Thomas Massie putting out a many years ago Endorsement of him, by me, when he knows that he wasnt endorsed,

Trump slams Rep. Thomas Massie on Truth Social, calling him the "Worst Congressman" and claiming Massie falsely used an endorsement.

Politics May 19, 2026 at 10:46 pm 8 hours ago New

Horrible Congressman Thomas Massie put out an old Endorsement, from many years ago,

Trump attacks Rep. Thomas Massie, calling him the "Worst Congressman" and demanding he withdraw an old endorsement, labeling it fraudulent.

Crime May 19, 2026 at 10:04 pm 8 hours ago New

20 Million Cigarette Smuggling Operation at Ashdod Port Foiled

Ashdod Customs and police foiled a 20 million Shekel cigarette smuggling operation from Turkey, disguised as household items, with arrests made.

Crime May 19, 2026 at 9:56 pm 8 hours ago New

Suspicion of filming in the women’s restroom during the football match in Haifa – suspect arrested. During the football match this evening at Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa, a report was received regarding suspicion of filming in the restroom.

Israel Police arrested a 37-year-old suspect in Haifa for allegedly filming in a women's restroom during a football match at Sammy Ofer Stadium.

Politics May 19, 2026 at 9:53 pm 8 hours ago New

Thousands of New Housing Units and Hotels Planned for Negev Towns

Yeruham and Dimona in Israel's Negev region will receive over 2,200 new housing units, hotels, and commercial spaces under new development plans.

military May 19, 2026 at 9:37 pm 9 hours ago New

Res. Itamar Sapir Killed in Combat in Lebanon

The IDF confirmed that Major (res.) Itamar Sapir, 27, from Ma'ali, was killed in combat in southern Lebanon.

Transportation May 19, 2026 at 9:34 pm 9 hours ago New

New Israel Railways Eastern Track Inaugurated

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Minister Regev inaugurated Israel Railways' new eastern track at Shomron-Tayibe station, easing coastal congestion and spurring.

home front May 19, 2026 at 8:35 pm 10 hours ago

Following the situation assessment, the Home Front Command’s defense policy remains unchanged and will be in effect until Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 21:00.

Home Front Command's defense policy unchanged until May 23, 2026, 21:00, following IDF situation assessment.

Crime May 19, 2026 at 8:24 pm 10 hours ago

Four suspects were arrested in connection with an assault and arson in the village of Jalud at the beginning of the month, as part of the inter-organizational headquarters established in the Judea and Samaria District under the directive of the Commissioner and headed by the Deputy District Commander.

Four suspects arrested for assault & arson in Jalud; indictments filed against two, investigations continue for others.