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Hezbollah launched rockets over past 24 hours

Hezbollah launched rockets, drones, and mortars at IDF forces in southern Lebanon yesterday; no casualties reported.

May 17, 2026 at 6:35 pm IDF Press Release military

In several different incidents over the past day, the Hezbollah terrorist organization launched several rockets, explosive drones, and mortar shells towards IDF forces operating in southern Lebanon. The launches and explosive drones fell near the forces, there are no casualties among our forces.

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Crime May 17, 2026 at 8:51 pm 12 minutes ago New

Police officers from the Tel Aviv District and Border Police fighters arrested five suspects involved in offenses of obtaining property by deception under aggravated circumstances, conspiracy to commit a crime, and impersonating another person with the intent to defraud.

Israel Police arrest 5 suspects in Tel Aviv for fraud, conspiracy, and impersonation; detention extension to be discussed in court.

Politics May 17, 2026 at 8:49 pm 14 minutes ago New

Israeli Military Instructed to Make Provisions for New Death Penalty for Terrorists Law

Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz directed the IDF to implement a new death penalty law for terrorists in Judea and Samaria, amending security provisions.

terrorism May 17, 2026 at 8:34 pm 29 minutes ago New

New Anti-Money Laundering Order Published

Israel's Anti-Money Laundering Authority has published a new order establishing compliance for charitable institutions against money laundering and terrorist.

home front May 17, 2026 at 8:06 pm 57 minutes ago New

Following the situation assessment, the Home Front Command’s defense policy remains unchanged and will be in effect until Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 20:00.

Home Front Command defense policy unchanged until May 19, 2026, 20:00, following IDF situation assessment.

Economy May 17, 2026 at 8:04 pm 59 minutes ago New

CPI in Israel Up 1.2% in April

Israel's Consumer Price Index rose 1.2% in April 2026, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics, with significant price hikes in fruit and transportation.

Politics May 17, 2026 at 7:49 pm 1 hour ago New

Plan for National Headquarters for Artificial Intelligence Approved

Israel's government approved a preliminary plan for a National Headquarters for Artificial Intelligence, focusing on human capital, supercomputing.

energy May 17, 2026 at 7:04 pm 2 hours ago New

New Initiatives to Add 20,000 Solar Roofs in Arab Communities

Israel's Ministry of Energy is launching a new initiative to install 20,000 solar roofs in Arab communities, aiming to unlock significant untapped renewable.

diplomacy May 17, 2026 at 6:34 pm 2 hours ago New

Israeli Officials Hold Meetings in Abu Dhabi to Promote IndiaMiddle EastEurope Economic Corridor

Israel's Ministry of Transportation met with Abu Dhabi port and railway CEOs to advance the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor project.

Crime May 17, 2026 at 6:21 pm 3 hours ago New

Further to the documentation circulating online showing a Ranger vehicle hitting an animal in the area of the village of Khirbet al-Tawil in Samaria, an investigation has been opened in the Judea and Samaria District.

Israel Police investigate Ranger vehicle hitting animal near Khirbet al-Tawil, Samaria. All tools used to clarify incident circumstances.

diplomacy May 17, 2026 at 6:04 pm 3 hours ago New

Dr. Yulia Rechinsky-Spivkov Named Israeli Ambassador to Senegal and Non-Resident Ambassador to Chad, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea-Conakry, Gambia, and Cape Verde

Dr. Yulia Rechinsky-Spivkov has been named Israel's Ambassador to Senegal and non-resident ambassador to Chad, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea-Conakry, Gambia.