Mahmoud Abbas Reportedly Hospitalized in Ramallah

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Jerusalem, 12 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Arab media reports say Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has been hospitalized in Ramallah. The 90-year-old Abbas is in the 21st year of a four-year term.

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Crime July 18, 2026 at 3:40 pm 1 hour ago New

Route 55 from the Git Junction westward is blocked to traffic due to a brush fire near the settlement of Kedumim, which is currently being handled by firefighters from the Israel Fire and Rescue Services.

Route 55 is blocked due to a brush fire near Kedumim; police secure the area and urge public to use alternative routes.

Crime July 18, 2026 at 3:40 pm 1 hour ago New

Fire in an open area near the community of Shimshit – Northern District police officers are evacuating the first line of houses in the community towards the fire. At Moked 100, a report was received about a fire that broke out in an open area.

Northern District police evacuate homes near Shimshit as firefighters battle a blaze in an open area, preventing its spread.

military July 18, 2026 at 10:39 am 6 hours ago New

Shortly ago, an interceptor was launched towards a false target in the area where IDF forces are operating in southern Lebanon. No alerts were activated according to policy. There is no concern of a security incident.

IDF launches interceptor at false target in southern Lebanon; no alerts activated, no security concern.

Crime July 17, 2026 at 10:47 pm 18 hours ago

Last night (Thursday), a number of Israeli civilians reached the Majdal Shams area and crossed the border into Syrian territory.

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Economy July 17, 2026 at 10:35 pm 18 hours ago

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.

An IDF interceptor launched at a false target in southern Gaza; no alerts were activated, and the incident is under investigation.

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Route 55 from the Git Junction westward is blocked to traffic due to a brush fire near the settlement of Kedumim, which is currently being handled by firefighters from the Israel Fire and Rescue Services.

Fire in an open area near the community of Shimshit – Northern District police officers are evacuating the first line of houses in the community towards the fire. At Moked 100, a report was received about a fire that broke out in an open area.

Shortly ago, an interceptor was launched towards a false target in the area where IDF forces are operating in southern Lebanon. No alerts were activated according to policy. There is no concern of a security incident.

Last night (Thursday), a number of Israeli civilians reached the Majdal Shams area and crossed the border into Syrian territory.

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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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