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Further to the alerts regarding the infiltration of an enemy aircraft that were activated a short time ago in several areas in the north of the country,

IDF intercepts two enemy aircraft and neutralizes rocket/mortar fire from Hezbollah in southern Lebanon; no Israeli casualties reported.

May 16, 2026 at 8:37 pm IDF Press Release military

Further to the alerts regarding the infiltration of an enemy aircraft that were activated a short time ago in several areas in the north of the country, the Air Force successfully intercepted two enemy aircraft in the area where IDF forces are operating in southern Lebanon. Alerts for rocket and missile fire were activated due to concern of falling interceptor debris. In addition, the Hezbollah terrorist organization launched rockets and mortars in the last hour towards IDF forces operating in southern Lebanon. The launches fell near the forces; there are no casualties among our forces. According to policy, no alerts were activated.

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Crime May 16, 2026 at 9:50 pm 27 minutes ago New

Jerusalem District police officers and Border Police fighters are currently operating against rioters in Paris Square. Two individuals were arrested. The incident began as a protest march and escalated into a disturbance that included attempts to block routes.

Jerusalem police & Border Police arrest two individuals for rioting and blocking traffic routes in Paris Square after protest turned violent.

home front May 16, 2026 at 7:52 pm 2 hours ago New

Initial report: Sirens activated for an enemy aircraft infiltration in the Shlomi and Hanita area, details under investigation.

Sirens sounded in Shlomi and Hanita for a hostile aircraft infiltration, with the IDF investigating the incident.

military May 16, 2026 at 7:05 pm 3 hours 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 3 hours 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 6 hours ago New

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.

military May 16, 2026 at 4:20 pm 6 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 8 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 8 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 9 hours ago

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 10 hours ago

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.