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Israel Takes Second Place in Eurovision Song Competition

Israeli singer Noam Bettan achieved second place at the Eurovision Song Competition in Vienna.

May 17, 2026 at 2:51 am Pesach Benson lifestyle

Jerusalem, 17 May, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israeli singer Noam Bettan took second place in the the Eurovision Song competition in Vienna as voters surged for Bulgarian singer Dara.

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military May 17, 2026 at 1:34 am 3 hours ago New

The Air Force recently intercepted several rockets fired by the Hezbollah terrorist organization towards IDF forces operating in the southern Lebanon area, with no casualties. According to policy,

Israeli Air Force intercepts Hezbollah rockets targeting IDF forces in southern Lebanon; no casualties reported.

Crime May 16, 2026 at 11:50 pm 5 hours ago New

An investigation was opened following a report received about three men who were allegedly injured in a shooting incident in the town of Tel Sheva. The three injured individuals were brought for medical treatment to Soroka Hospital.

Israel Police investigate a shooting in Tel Sheva where three men were injured, with suspicion pointing to a criminal motive.

Crime May 16, 2026 at 10:59 pm 6 hours ago New

Following an investigation by the Judea and Samaria District, a suspect was arrested for involvement in the abandonment of a baby in January in Hadera. In January 2026, an eight-day-old baby was found in a stairwell in a building in Hadera.

Israel Police arrested a Tulkarm resident suspected of abandoning an 8-day-old baby in a Hadera stairwell in January.

Crime May 16, 2026 at 9:50 pm 7 hours ago New

Jerusalem District police officers and Border Police fighters are currently operating against rioters in Paris Square. Two individuals were arrested. The incident began as a protest march and escalated into a disturbance that included attempts to block routes.

Jerusalem police & Border Police arrest two individuals for rioting and blocking traffic routes in Paris Square after protest turned violent.

military May 16, 2026 at 8:37 pm 8 hours ago New

Further to the alerts regarding the infiltration of an enemy aircraft that were activated a short time ago in several areas in the north of the country,

IDF intercepts two enemy aircraft and neutralizes rocket/mortar fire from Hezbollah in southern Lebanon; no Israeli casualties reported.

home front May 16, 2026 at 7:52 pm 9 hours ago

Initial report: Sirens activated for an enemy aircraft infiltration in the Shlomi and Hanita area, details under investigation.

Sirens sounded in Shlomi and Hanita for a hostile aircraft infiltration, with the IDF investigating the incident.

military May 16, 2026 at 7:05 pm 10 hours ago

Further to the alerts activated a short while ago in several areas in the north of the country, this is a false alarm.

Alerts activated in northern Israel were a false alarm, the IDF Spokesperson confirmed.

home front May 16, 2026 at 6:50 pm 10 hours ago

Preliminary: Sirens activated in several areas in the north of the country, details being investigated.

Sirens sounded in multiple northern locations; IDF is investigating the preliminary details of the incident.

military May 16, 2026 at 4:20 pm 13 hours ago

Further to the alert regarding an enemy aircraft infiltration activated a short while ago in the Metula area, the Air Force intercepted a suspicious aerial target that crossed into Israeli territory from Lebanese territory. This is

IDF Air Force intercepted a suspicious aerial target from Lebanon in Metula, a Hezbollah ceasefire violation.

military May 16, 2026 at 4:20 pm 13 hours ago

The IDF eliminated two terrorists from the Hamas terror organization who infiltrated the State of Israel on October 7th and advanced terror plans against our forces in two separate attacks in the northern Gaza Strip.

IDF eliminates two Hamas terrorists who infiltrated Israel on Oct 7th and advanced terror plans in northern Gaza.