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Further to the alerts activated in the Yiftah area regarding the infiltration of an enemy aircraft, this was a false alarm.

Alerts for enemy aircraft infiltration in Yiftah area were activated but later confirmed as a false alarm by the IDF Spokesperson.

May 2, 2026 at 7:55 pm IDF Press Release military

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Crime May 2, 2026 at 10:23 pm 38 minutes ago New

Covert operation against ticket scalping – Police officers from the Moriah station arrested a suspect for scalping and selling VIP bracelets near the opening of tonight’s football match at Teddy Stadium. During the operation,

Israel Police arrested a suspect for scalping VIP bracelets for a football match at Teddy Stadium, seizing additional bracelets and NIS 500.

military May 2, 2026 at 9:07 pm 2 hours ago New

In several different incidents, forces of the Gaza Division (143), operating in the southern Gaza Strip, identified earlier today (Saturday),

IDF forces neutralized three terrorists and hit another in the southern Gaza Strip today, reinforcing security in the region.

Crime May 2, 2026 at 8:56 pm 2 hours ago New

Three suspects were arrested on suspicion of attacking police officers during the handling of a noise disturbance incident in Be’er Sheva. During the night, Be’er Sheva station police officers were dispatched following a report of noise disturbance emanating from a house.

Three suspects arrested in Be'er Sheva for allegedly attacking police officers responding to a noise disturbance call.

Crime May 2, 2026 at 8:55 pm 2 hours ago New

Jerusalem District police officers and Border Police fighters are currently operating against rioters in Paris Square in Jerusalem. The incident, which began as a protest,

Jerusalem police and Border Police use force to disperse rioters at Paris Square after protest participants refused to leave.

military May 2, 2026 at 7:22 pm 4 hours ago New

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

Alerts activated for hostile aircraft intrusion in Yiftah area, IDF investigating details of enemy aircraft infiltration.

Crime May 2, 2026 at 6:56 pm 4 hours ago New

The manhunt for all those involved in the brutal murder in Petah Tikva continues: Central District police officers, led by the Sharon District Intelligence and Investigations Unit, arrested an additional suspect, a 16-year-old resident of the Sharon region, on suspicion of involvement in the brutal murder.

Israel Police arrest 16th suspect, a 16-year-old, in brutal Petah Tikva murder case; manhunt for others continues.

military May 2, 2026 at 2:52 pm 8 hours ago New

Shortly ago, the Air Force successfully intercepted a rocket that was launched towards IDF forces operating in the southern Lebanon area. In several additional incidents today (Saturday),

IDF Air Force intercepted a rocket targeting troops in southern Lebanon; Hezbollah launched drones and rockets today with no casualties.

Crime May 2, 2026 at 10:56 am 12 hours ago

Murder investigation of the teenager in Petah Tikva: Central District police officers, led by the Sharon District Intelligence and Investigations Unit, arrested an additional suspect, a 17-year-old resident of the Sharon region, for involvement in the brutal murder in Petah Tikva.

Israel Police arrest 17-year-old suspect in Petah Tikva murder investigation; 15 now detained in brutal slaying.

defense May 2, 2026 at 12:55 am 22 hours ago

Further to the alerts activated at 23:48 regarding the infiltration of an enemy aircraft in the north of the country, the Air Force successfully intercepted two aerial targets before they crossed into Israeli territory.

Israel's Air Force intercepted two enemy aircraft and two suspected aerial targets before they entered Israeli territory; rocket fire in Kiryat Shmona is under.

home front May 2, 2026 at 12:07 am 23 hours ago

Initial report: Alerts activated in the Kiryat Shmona area, details being investigated.

Alerts activated in Kiryat Shmona area; IDF investigating details of the incident.