[50212] News Summary May 4, 2026: Operations in Lebanon, Smuggling Interdiction and Kits at Mount Meron

Summary of Security and Domestic Events - May 4, 2026

Operational activity in southern Lebanon

The IDF reports intense activity by the 91st and 146th divisions in southern Lebanon. According to the IDF Spokesperson, Givati Reconnaissance soldiers raided a launch area and located dozens of rockets and loaded launchers aimed at Israel. At the same time, the 226th Brigade and the Yahalom unit destroyed a 30-meter-long underground route and a weapons cache that included about three tons of explosives and Kornet missiles. News Moment - Army and Security emphasized that the activity is intended to remove immediate threats to the country's citizens.

Interdiction of a major smuggling network from the Jordanian border

In a joint operation by the Shin Bet, the IDF, and the Southern District Central Unit, a significant infrastructure for smuggling weapons and drugs from the Jordanian border was exposed. According to the joint report by the agencies appearing in Hot News and Yosi Yehoshua - Army and Security Updates, the network used drones to transfer about 44 pistols into Israel and about 120 kg of hashish to Jordan. Five suspects, residents of the Negev and Judea and Samaria, were arrested and indictments were filed against them. The security agencies noted that "the investigation's findings point to the close and dangerous connection between weapons smuggling at the borders and terrorist activity."

Meron events and police preparation

Ahead of the Rashbi Hiloula, the Police Spokesperson reported on an operational effort to prevent crowds from reaching Mount Meron in accordance with Home Front Command guidelines. The police clarified that "we are not at war with the public, we are here for them," and noted that the entry of thousands of people was prevented. In addition, the police debunked videos circulating online claiming there were clashes at the site, defining them as "fake news."

Additional events in the country

• Elimination of terrorists: IDF forces eliminated a Hamas terrorist who fired rockets throughout the war, after he was identified approaching forces in the southern Gaza Strip (IDF Spokesperson).


• Criminal activity: Israel Police announced the solving of the 2019 murder of Evyatar Azarzar with the filing of a prosecutor's statement against three suspects from Bnei Brak. Also, raids were conducted on gambling rings in Beersheba, Ashdod, and Gan Yavne (Hot News).