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As of today (Tuesday) at 16:00: The defensive posture will be extended in 161 communities in the north of the country, Haifa,

Northern Israel's defensive posture extended in 161 communities, including Haifa, effective Tuesday 16:00.

June 2, 2026 at 7:53 am IDF Press Release home front

The extension of the alert time will take effect starting today (Tuesday), at 16:00. The Home Front Command will continue to examine updates to alert times in additional areas according to operational capability and conditions. A full list of settlements is attached.

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Crime June 2, 2026 at 10:10 am 26 minutes ago New

Case of stolen weapons and military equipment from the IDF solved – two regular soldiers (residents of the North) were arrested. Detectives from the Central Unit of the Coastal District and the Military Police Investigator opened a joint investigation.

Israel Police arrested two soldiers from the North for stealing weapons and military equipment, leading to an indictment for arms trafficking.

defense June 2, 2026 at 9:22 am 1 hour ago New

Elron Ventures, Rafael Launch $300 Million Dual-Use Defense Tech Investment Plan

Elron Ventures and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will invest up to $300 million in dual-use technology companies through their joint venture.

Crime June 2, 2026 at 9:08 am 1 hour ago New

18 Arrested Including Deputy Mayor in Massive Police Raid After Corruption Investigation

Israel Police arrested 18 suspects, including a deputy mayor, in a major raid targeting public corruption, bribery, and money laundering in the north.

Business June 2, 2026 at 9:07 am 1 hour ago New

DriveNets Raises $410M to Expand AI Networking Infrastructure

Israeli company DriveNets raised $410 million in Series D funding, led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Atreides Management, to expand AI networking.

Crime June 2, 2026 at 8:40 am 2 hours ago New

Following a covert investigation, 18 suspects were arrested and detained this morning, including a deputy mayor in the north, on suspicion of public corruption offenses including bribery, fraud, and bid rigging.

18 suspects, including a deputy mayor, arrested in northern Israel for public corruption, bribery, fraud, and bid rigging offenses.

Politics June 2, 2026 at 8:37 am 2 hours ago New

Home Front Command siren tests will be held today in the areas of Mivtachim, Nativ Ha’asara, and Karmia. Home Front Command siren tests will be held today (Tuesday) at 09:05 in the area.

Home Front Command siren tests scheduled today in Mivtachim, Nativ Ha'asara, and Karmia, with specific times for each location.

Legal Affairs June 2, 2026 at 7:08 am 3 hours ago New

When a Star Witness totally recants, and in every way reveals that he was pressured and coerced to give testimony,

Trump claims Michael Cohen recanted coerced testimony, demanding dismissal of NY cases against him.