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Thursday, 14 May 2026
Increased security preparations in Jerusalem and interceptions on the northern border
{"title": "Peak preparations in Jerusalem for Jerusalem Day and the Flag March", "digest": "In Jerusalem, preparations have been completed for the Jerusalem Day events and the traditional Flag March. According to [Kol HaHadashot on 🆃🅴🅻🅴🅼🆁🅰️🅼, thousands of police officers and fighters have been deployed across the city to secure the \"tens of thousands of celebrants.\"\n\nJerusalem District Commander, Superintendent Avshalom Peled, is leading the operation which will include closures of major traffic arteries starting at 15:00. The march is expected to follow its traditional route from Sacher Park to the Western Wall. Simultaneously, security forces are prepared to secure the Samuel the Prophet (Kever Shmuel) pilgrimage, where access to the site will be available via public transportation only, and light rail activity will be reduced starting at 14:00."}, {"title": "Operational activity on the northern border", "digest": "In parallel with the security tensions in the capital, security incidents were recorded on the northern border. According to the Yinon Shalom Yitach channel - Army and Security, which is associated with a line emphasizing security and military reporting, the Air Force intercepted a suspicious aerial target launched from Lebanese territory toward the Misgav Am area. In addition, another aerial target was identified in the Mevo'ot HaHermon regional center. According to the channel, the incident ended without casualties, while the results of the first interception are still under review."}]