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Further to the alert regarding an enemy aircraft infiltration activated a short while ago in the Metula area, the Air Force intercepted a suspicious aerial target that crossed into Israeli territory from Lebanese territory. This is

IDF Air Force intercepted a suspicious aerial target from Lebanon in Metula, a Hezbollah ceasefire violation.

May 16, 2026 at 4:20 pm IDF Press Release military

Further to the alert regarding an enemy aircraft infiltration activated a short while ago in the Metula area, the Air Force intercepted a suspicious aerial target that crossed into Israeli territory from Lebanese territory. This is another violation of the ceasefire understandings by the Hezbollah terrorist organization.

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military May 16, 2026 at 7:05 pm 18 minutes ago New

Further to the alerts activated a short while ago in several areas in the north of the country, this is a false alarm.

Alerts activated in northern Israel were a false alarm, the IDF Spokesperson confirmed.

home front May 16, 2026 at 6:50 pm 33 minutes ago New

Preliminary: Sirens activated in several areas in the north of the country, details being investigated.

Sirens sounded in multiple northern locations; IDF is investigating the preliminary details of the incident.

military May 16, 2026 at 4:20 pm 3 hours ago New

The IDF eliminated two terrorists from the Hamas terror organization who infiltrated the State of Israel on October 7th and advanced terror plans against our forces in two separate attacks in the northern Gaza Strip.

IDF eliminates two Hamas terrorists who infiltrated Israel on Oct 7th and advanced terror plans in northern Gaza.

military May 16, 2026 at 2:05 pm 5 hours ago New

Initial report: Alerts activated regarding an infiltration of an enemy aircraft in the Misgav Am area, details are under review.

Alerts activated for enemy aircraft infiltration in Misgav Am area; details are under investigation by the IDF.

military May 16, 2026 at 2:05 pm 5 hours ago New

Further to the alerts activated a short while ago in the Misgav Am area, this was a false alarm.

False alarm activated in Misgav Am area; IDF confirms no security threat following recent alerts.

military May 16, 2026 at 1:07 pm 6 hours ago New

The Chief of Staff at a General Staff situation assessment following the elimination of Ez al-Din Haddad: “This is a significant operational success for the IDF, led by the Southern Command, Aman, the Air Force, and the Shin Bet.”

IDF Chief of Staff confirms elimination of Hamas military wing leader Azz al-Din Haddad, a key October 7th perpetrator.

Crime May 16, 2026 at 11:51 am 8 hours ago New

Further to the documentation circulating online showing a suspect brutally beating an animal in the village of Atara in the Samaria region, an investigation was opened by the Judea and Samaria District Police. As part of this investigation,

Israel Police investigate animal cruelty in Atara village after disturbing video surfaces; suspect sought.

military May 16, 2026 at 11:19 am 8 hours ago New

IDF attacks Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon

The IDF is striking Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon to counter terrorist threats.

home front May 16, 2026 at 9:20 am 10 hours ago

Further to the alerts activated a short while ago regarding an enemy aircraft infiltration in the Meron area, a suspicious aerial target was identified.

A suspicious aerial target was identified and the event has concluded with no casualties in the Meron area following an enemy aircraft infiltration alert.

home front May 16, 2026 at 8:49 am 11 hours ago

Preliminary: Alerts activated regarding infiltration of an enemy aircraft in the Meron area, details are under investigation.

Alerts activated for hostile aircraft infiltration in the Meron area; IDF investigating details of the incident.