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In three separate incidents earlier today (Thursday), interceptors were launched towards suspected aerial targets identified in the area where IDF forces are operating in southern Lebanon.

IDF interceptors thwarted multiple aerial threats in southern Lebanon today; targets did not enter Israeli territory.

April 30, 2026 at 2:23 pm IDF Press Release military

The Air Force successfully intercepted most of them. The results of the remaining interceptions are under review. The targets did not cross into Israeli territory. According to policy, no alerts were activated.

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military April 30, 2026 at 5:22 pm 8 minutes ago New

Shortly ago, an interceptor was launched towards a suspicious aerial target identified in the area where IDF forces are operating in southern Lebanon.

IDF launches interceptor at suspicious aerial target in southern Lebanon; no alerts activated per policy.

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home front April 30, 2026 at 3:22 pm 2 hours ago New

Further to the alerts activated a short while ago in various areas in the north of the country, interceptors were launched towards a suspicious aerial target that crossed into Israeli territory.

Interceptors launched at suspicious aerial target in northern Israel; alerts activated, interception results under review.

home front April 30, 2026 at 3:05 pm 2 hours ago New

Initial report: Alerts activated in the Mishgav Am area, details being investigated.

Alerts were activated in the Mishgav Am area, with the IDF investigating the details of the incident.

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Crime April 30, 2026 at 2:25 pm 3 hours ago New

Suspect arrested for breaking into and causing damage to 15 vehicles and buses in Jerusalem. On 24.4.26, a report was received about a vehicle break-in in the Kiryat Moriah neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Police arrest a 24-year-old suspect for breaking into and damaging 15 vehicles, including buses, in Kiryat Moriah.

Crime April 30, 2026 at 1:53 pm 4 hours ago New

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Crime April 30, 2026 at 12:25 pm 5 hours ago New

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