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Home Front Command siren tests will be held today in the areas of Mivtachim, Nativ Ha’asara, and Karmia. Home Front Command siren tests will be held today (Tuesday) at 09:05 in the area.

Home Front Command siren tests scheduled today in Mivtachim, Nativ Ha'asara, and Karmia, with specific times for each location.

June 2, 2026 at 7:08 am IDF Press Release home front

Home Front Command siren tests will take place today in the Mivtahim, Nativ Ha’Asara, and Karmia areas. Home Front Command siren tests will take place today (Tuesday) at 09:05 in the Mivtahim area, at 10:05 in the Nativ Ha’Asara area, and at 10:45 in the Karmia area. In the event of a real alert, an additional siren will be heard, and simultaneously an alert will be activated on the Home Front Command app and supplementary alert systems. 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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military July 17, 2026 at 4:48 pm 4 hours ago New

Shortly ago, an interceptor was launched towards a false target in southern Gaza. No alerts were activated according to policy. There is no concern of a security incident; the incident is being investigated.

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Crime July 17, 2026 at 4:01 pm 5 hours ago New

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Crime July 17, 2026 at 11:41 am 9 hours ago

Foiling a serious criminal incident – Northern District police officers seized an explosive device and a pistol and arrested two suspects during an initiative operation conducted tonight in the village of Sami’a, against the backdrop of a dispute between elements in the area.

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