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Following the situation assessment, the Home Front Command’s defense policy remains unchanged and will be in effect until Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 20:00.

Following the situation assessment, the Home Front Command's defense policy remains unchanged and will be in effect until Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 20:00.

May 7, 2026 at 8:08 pm IDF Press Release home front

Following a situation assessment, the Home Front Command’s defense policy remains unchanged and will be in effect until Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 20:00.

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Legal Affairs May 7, 2026 at 9:51 pm 26 minutes ago New

Israeli Extradites Israeli Citizen to Serve Jail Sentence in France

Israeli-French citizen Thierry Elmaaem was extradited to France to serve a two-year prison sentence for violent crimes against his partner.

home front May 7, 2026 at 9:21 pm 56 minutes ago New

Israel Issues Security Advisement for Israelis Traveling to 2026 Eurovision Contest

Israelis traveling to Vienna for the 2026 Eurovision contest are advised to take precautions, avoid protests, and minimize visible Israeli symbols.

Crime May 7, 2026 at 8:26 pm 2 hours ago New

Protest at the intersection of Jaffa and Shari Israel Streets in Jerusalem – all routes have been opened to traffic, five suspects were arrested. Jerusalem District police officers and Border Police fighters operated during the last two hours.

Jerusalem police opened all traffic routes after protests at Jaffa and Shari Israel, arresting five suspects.

military May 7, 2026 at 8:23 pm 2 hours ago New

The IDF eliminated armed terrorists from the Hamas terror organization while they were operating in a command post in the northern Gaza Strip and posed a threat to our forces. Earlier today (Thursday), the IDF attacked a command post of the organization.

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorists in Gaza command post, minimizing civilian harm with precision munitions and aerial observations.

military May 7, 2026 at 8:21 pm 2 hours ago New

Israeli Forces Eliminate Armed Hamas Terrorist While They Operated in Gaza Headquarters

The IDF announced the elimination of armed Hamas terrorists operating from a headquarters in northern Gaza, thwarting terror plots against Israel.

military May 7, 2026 at 7:40 pm 3 hours ago New

Israeli Military Confirms Elimination of Hamas Terrorist Who Took Mia Schem Hostage on October 7

The IDF has confirmed the elimination of Hamas terrorist Ibrahim Abu Sukkur, who abducted Mia Schem during the October 7 massacre.

Crime May 7, 2026 at 7:06 pm 3 hours ago New

Israel Police to Establish Team to Deal with Violence at Soccer Matches

Israel Police is creating a special team to tackle soccer stadium violence, aiming to improve fan relations and prevent incidents.

Economy May 7, 2026 at 6:36 pm 4 hours ago New

Israels Foreign Reserves Hit $235.745 Billion

Israel's foreign exchange reserves climbed to $235.745 billion by April 2026, bolstered by a $7.467 billion revaluation according to the Bank of Israel.

Crime May 7, 2026 at 6:24 pm 4 hours ago New

Under the guidance of the Minister of National Security, MK Itamar Ben-Gvir, and the Inspector General of the Police, Commissioner Danny Levy, and following recent violence incidents in the stadiums,

Israel Police forms a team to liaise with football fans, aiming to reduce stadium violence and ensure fan safety.

military May 7, 2026 at 6:09 pm 4 hours ago New

Israel Air Force Eliminates 20 Hezbollah Terrorists

The Israel Air Force eliminated approximately 20 Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon, disrupting terror plots against IDF units.