[72580] Security drill at Hasmonaim Crossing: Road closures and explosion sounds expected during the night

Security drill at Hasmonaim Crossing: Road closures and explosion sounds

The Ministry of Defense Crossings Authority announced the holding of an extensive security drill at the Hasmonaim Crossing today, Wednesday, 05/27/26. According to the announcement by the Ministry of Defense - Official Channel, the drill is expected to last from 19:00 until 02:00 the following morning.

As part of the drill, it was reported that "Route 446 will be closed to traffic intermittently," and that citizens in the area may hear "sounds of gunfire and explosions" as part of the operational preparedness, as reported by Israel News | No Censorship - News Voice. It should be noted that this is a planned activity by the security forces, and the drill itself, as emphasized by The Hot News, "is not open for media coverage."

Similar reports were also published on News Voice on 🆃🅴🅻🅴🅶🆁🅰️🅼🔴, News Moment - Army and Security on Telegram, and The News Scene, with an emphasis on the expected traffic restrictions on Route 446. These publications align with the official spokesperson's announcement from the Ministry of Defense, without conflicting reports or alternative interpretations.