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IDF forces arrested three terrorists overnight who were planning to carry out an immediate shooting attack in Hebron, in the Judea Brigade. In an additional operation, a wanted individual who advanced terrorist activities was arrested.

IDF forces arrested three terrorists planning a shooting attack in Hebron overnight, thwarting imminent danger.

May 21, 2026 at 6:21 pm IDF Press Release military

Security forces continue to operate to thwart terror in the area and against anyone who harms or attempts to harm Israeli civilians and security forces.

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terrorism May 21, 2026 at 7:04 pm 24 minutes ago New

Israeli Forces Capture Three Terrorists Who Plotted Terror Attack

Israeli forces apprehended three Hamas terrorists plotting a shooting attack in Hebron and two additional suspects involved in terror activities near Tulkarm.

military May 21, 2026 at 6:51 pm 36 minutes ago New

Gaza Terrorist Eliminated After Threatening Israeli Forces

IDF troops eliminated a terrorist in northern Gaza who threatened forces after crossing the Yellow Line, with another Hamas operative killed this week.

military May 21, 2026 at 5:37 pm 2 hours ago New

Earlier today (Thursday), forces of the “Machatz” Brigade (14) Combat Team operating in the northern Gaza Strip identified a terrorist who carried out suspicious ground activities, crossed the demarcation line,

IDF forces neutralized a terrorist attempting to cross into Israel from Gaza today, and another Hamas terrorist this week.

military May 21, 2026 at 4:51 pm 3 hours ago New

Shortly ago, a report was received regarding a suspected vehicular ramming attempt near the Tapuah Junction in the Samaria Brigade area.

No casualties reported after IDF thwarted a vehicular ramming attempt near Tapuah Junction, apprehending the suspect in Huwara.

home front May 21, 2026 at 2:06 pm 5 hours ago New

Further to the alerts activated regarding the infiltration of an enemy aircraft in the Misgav Am area a short while ago, a suspicious aerial target was identified, with which contact was lost.

An enemy aircraft infiltrated Misgav Am, with contact lost on a suspicious aerial target; no casualties reported.

home front May 21, 2026 at 1:20 pm 6 hours ago New

Alerts were activated for an enemy aircraft infiltration in the Misgav Am area, details are under review.

Alerts activated for enemy aircraft infiltration in Misgav Am area; details under IDF examination.

Crime May 21, 2026 at 11:19 am 8 hours ago New

Attempt to Smuggle 26 Pistols from Jordan Thwarted

The IDF thwarted an attempt to smuggle 26 pistols and ammunition from Jordan into Israel, discovering the weapons near the eastern border fence.

military May 21, 2026 at 11:05 am 8 hours ago New

Ahead of the Shavuot holiday: Southern Command will permit the reopening of hiking trails in the southern part of the country that were defined as a closed military area, in accordance with the operational situation assessment.

Ahead of the Shavuot holiday: Southern Command will permit the reopening of hiking trails in the southern part of the country that were defined as a closed military area, in accordance with the operational situation assessment.

diplomacy May 21, 2026 at 11:04 am 8 hours ago New

Over 1.6 Million Tons of Food Transferred to Gaza

COGAT confirms over 1.6 million tons of food have been transferred to Gaza with no volume or variety restrictions, refuting claims of shortages.

Crime May 21, 2026 at 10:35 am 9 hours ago New

Joint Statement from the IDF Spokesperson and the Police Spokesperson: IDF and Border Police Forces Thwarted an Attempt to Smuggle 26 Pistols on the Eastern Border During the Night (Wednesday),

IDF and Border Police thwarted a large pistol smuggling attempt on the eastern border, seizing 26 handguns and magazines.