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Update on road closures in the South due to weather conditions – currently closed to traffic: Route 204: Km 148 – closed to traffic in both directions. Route 90: From Ein Gedi and up to the Tze’elim junction

South Israel roads 204, 90, & 25 closed due to weather; police directing traffic & advising alternate routes.

April 27, 2026 at 5:50 pm Israel Police Crime

Update on road closures in the South due to weather – Currently closed to traffic: Road 204: Km 148 – Closed to traffic in both directions. Road 90: From Nahal David to Arava Junction. Road 25: From Tzafit Junction to Arava Junction. Road 90 – Menuha Junction: A closure is in effect at the location; police officers are directing traffic and diverting drivers to travel via Road 13 to Road 40. Drivers wishing to reach Eilat or depart from Eilat are requested to travel via Road 40. The public is requested to avoid non-essential travel to the closure areas, to stay updated before setting out, and to obey the instructions of the police officers on site.

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Wednesday, 29 April 2026 Updated continuously

Crime April 29, 2026 at 2:50 pm 2 minutes ago New

Investigation into the murder of the young man in Petah Tikva – a short while ago, Central District police officers arrested an additional suspect involved in the brawl that led to the murder. To date, 11 suspects have been arrested in the case.

Central District police arrested a 12th suspect in the Petah Tikva murder investigation, following a brawl that led to the victim's death.

military April 29, 2026 at 2:49 pm 4 minutes ago New

Earlier today (Wednesday), forces from the Negev Brigade’s (12) combat team, operating in the southern Gaza Strip, identified a terrorist who crossed the demarcation line and approached the forces in a manner that constituted

IDF forces neutralized a terrorist who crossed into southern Gaza and posed an immediate threat to troops.

military April 29, 2026 at 2:19 pm 33 minutes ago New

Further to the alerts activated in several areas in northern Israel, two launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory.

Two rockets launched from Lebanon into Israel, with one intercepted and another landing in an open area. Hezbollah is blamed for the violation.

home front April 29, 2026 at 2:04 pm 48 minutes ago New

Initial report: Sirens activated in several areas in the north of the country, details are being investigated.

Sirens sounded across multiple northern areas of Israel as the IDF investigates the cause, with initial reports confirming the alert.

Crime April 29, 2026 at 1:20 pm 2 hours ago New

Suspicion of attempted murder and suicide in Ramla – Shortly before, a report was received of a hit-and-run accident in the city of Ramla, during which a resident of the city, in her sixties, was seriously injured.

Ramla police investigate attempted murder and suicide after a hit-and-run leaves a woman critically injured; ex-partner is suspect.

Crime April 29, 2026 at 1:19 pm 2 hours ago New

Following a video published on social media, which documented several youths riding electric bicycles and throwing eggs at a police vehicle in the city of Holon,

Holon youths, 14-15, arrested for throwing eggs at police vehicle; facing indictment after investigation and restrictive release.

military April 29, 2026 at 11:54 am 3 hours ago New

Further to the alerts activated regarding the infiltration of an enemy aircraft in the Metula area, an interceptor was launched towards a suspicious aerial target identified in the area where IDF forces are operating in southern Lebanon.

IDF intercepts suspicious aerial target in southern Lebanon after Metula area alerts.

military April 29, 2026 at 11:19 am 4 hours ago New

Further to the alerts activated regarding the infiltration of an enemy aircraft in the Avivim area, the Air Force successfully intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle launched from Lebanon before it crossed into Israeli territory. In the incident

IDF intercepts drone launched from Lebanon before it entered Israeli territory, a Hezbollah violation of ceasefire.

home front April 29, 2026 at 11:19 am 4 hours ago New

Alerts were activated for an enemy aircraft infiltration in the Metula area, details are under review.

Alerts triggered for enemy aircraft infiltration in Metula area; IDF investigating details of the incident.

military April 29, 2026 at 11:04 am 4 hours ago New

Initial report: Alerts activated regarding an enemy aircraft infiltration in the Avivim area, details are being investigated.

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