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Home Front Command siren test will take place today in the Afigim and Ma’agan area. A Home Front Command siren test will take place today (Monday) at 11:05 AM in the Afigim area.

Home Front Command siren tests scheduled today at 11:05 AM in Afigim and Ma'agan; real alerts will trigger app notifications.

May 18, 2026 at 8:04 am IDF Press Release home front

If a real-time alert is activated, an additional siren will sound, and simultaneously an alert will be activated in the Home Front Command app and supplementary alert devices. Additional information can be found at the Home Front Command center by calling 104, via WhatsApp messages to 052-9104104, on the national portal at: oref.org.il, and on social media.

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Crime May 18, 2026 at 10:05 am 13 minutes ago New

Eight Reputed Mobsters Arrested on Suspicion of Involvement in Extortion Racket

Eight suspects, including alleged senior members of the Dekah criminal organization, were arrested in Israel for extortion and money laundering.

Crime May 18, 2026 at 9:51 am 28 minutes ago New

The fight against extortion payments – senior members of the Daka crime organization and additional suspects in extortion offenses were arrested.

Israel Police arrests senior Daka crime organization members and suspects in major extortion operation, seizing cash, assets, and firearms.

military May 18, 2026 at 9:19 am 60 minutes ago New

More Than 30 Hezbollah Terror Sites Struck

The IDF struck more than 30 Hezbollah terrorist infrastructures in Lebanon, including a combat equipment warehouse and operational buildings.

military May 18, 2026 at 9:05 am 1 hour ago New

The IDF attacked more than 30 Hezbollah terrorist organization infrastructures in southern Lebanon: a weapons depot,

IDF strikes over 30 Hezbollah terror infrastructures in southern Lebanon, including a weapons depot, eliminating operatives.

Politics May 18, 2026 at 8:34 am 2 hours ago New

100 Million Allocated to Promote Tourism in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria

The Israeli government has allocated over 100 million Shekels to boost tourism in Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria, funding new attractions and infrastructure.

Crime May 18, 2026 at 8:20 am 2 hours ago New

During the night, a report was received regarding the arson of a structure and an attempted arson of a vehicle in the village of Khirbet Wadi al-Rahim, adjacent to the settlement of Susiya in the Hebron Hills region.

Israel Police arrest two suspects after arson and attempted arson in Hebron Hills village near Susiya settlement.

Crime May 18, 2026 at 12:04 am 10 hours ago

Home Front Command siren test will take place today in the Afigim and Ma’agan area. A Home Front Command siren test will take place today (Monday) at 11:05 AM in the Afigim area.

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Eight Reputed Mobsters Arrested on Suspicion of Involvement in Extortion Racket

The fight against extortion payments – senior members of the Daka crime organization and additional suspects in extortion offenses were arrested.

More Than 30 Hezbollah Terror Sites Struck

The IDF attacked more than 30 Hezbollah terrorist organization infrastructures in southern Lebanon: a weapons depot,

100 Million Allocated to Promote Tourism in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria

During the night, a report was received regarding the arson of a structure and an attempted arson of a vehicle in the village of Khirbet Wadi al-Rahim, adjacent to the settlement of Susiya in the Hebron Hills region.

Shortly ago, ten Israeli civilians crossed the border into Syrian territory. An IDF force operating at the location,

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