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Earlier today (Wednesday), a combat officer was seriously injured and a reserve combat officer was moderately injured as a result of an explosive drone falling in southern Lebanon. Additionally,

Explosive drone strike in southern Lebanon injures IDF officers seriously and moderately, and a soldier lightly; all evacuated for medical treatment.

May 20, 2026 at 5:05 pm IDF Press Release home front

Earlier today (Wednesday), a combat officer was seriously injured and a reserve combat officer was moderately injured as a result of an explosive drone falling in southern Lebanon. Additionally, a reserve IDF soldier was lightly injured in the incident. The combat soldiers and the reserve soldier were evacuated for medical treatment at the hospital, and their families have been updated.

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Crime May 20, 2026 at 4:52 pm 29 minutes ago New

Dan District police officers opened an investigation into the suspected murder of a man in Bnei Brak. Today at noon, a report was received about a man (45) who was stabbed by a suspect who fled the scene.

Dan District police investigate suspected murder of a 45-year-old man stabbed and killed in Bnei Brak; suspect fled the scene.

defense May 20, 2026 at 4:04 pm 1 hour ago New

Israel Aerospace Industries Introduces Plug-and-Play Naval Warfare System

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terrorism May 20, 2026 at 3:49 pm 2 hours ago New

Car-Ramming Attack Near Ofra: Vehicle Seized, Two Questioned

Israeli forces seized a vehicle and questioned two occupants after a car-ramming attack near Ofra, according to Rescuers Without Borders.

Technology May 20, 2026 at 3:49 pm 2 hours ago New

Sola Security Bets on Autonomous AI to Rebuild Enterprise Risk Prioritization

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home front May 20, 2026 at 3:36 pm 2 hours ago New

Ramming attack attempted near Ofra, Benjamin Brigade

A ramming attack was attempted near Ofra, Benjamin Brigade; details are currently under review.

military May 20, 2026 at 3:34 pm 2 hours ago New

Initial Reports of Car-Ramming Attack Near Ofra

The IDF is reviewing reports of an attempted car-ramming attack near the Israeli community of Ofra in the Binyamin region.

Crime May 20, 2026 at 2:51 pm 3 hours ago New

Shortly ago, a report was received about a man (45) who was stabbed on Ha’Ari Street in Bnei Brak. The suspect fled the scene. Forces arrived at the scene and an investigation was opened, collecting findings and evidence.

Man, 45, stabbed in Bnei Brak on Ha'Ari Street; suspect fled, police investigate criminal background.

military May 20, 2026 at 2:38 pm 3 hours ago New

Further to the alert activated on suspicion of a security incident in the community of Nofim in the Ephraim Brigade, following searches by security forces in the area,

No security incident in Nofim, Ephraim Brigade, after thorough searches by security forces confirmed the area is safe.

home front May 20, 2026 at 2:05 pm 3 hours ago New

Shortly ago, an alert was activated on the Home Front Command app regarding a suspected security incident in the community of Nofim in the Ephraim Brigade.

Alert activated for suspected security incident in Nofim, Ephraim Brigade. IDF in contact with residents and security officials.

Politics May 20, 2026 at 1:49 pm 4 hours ago New

Israeli Lawmakers Back Knesset Dissolution in Preliminary Vote

Israeli lawmakers have preliminarily voted 110-0 to dissolve the Knesset, potentially leading to early elections due to coalition disagreements.