Home Front Command

IDF Home Front Command to extend siren warning times for Hezbollah rockets

This could double the amount of time that Israelis have to reach a sheltered area in the event of Hezbollah terrorists launching rockets towards Israeli civilian locations.

An N12 News infographic detailing how the IDF Home Front Command could extend the warning time that Israelis have to reach shelter when Hezbollah fires rockets from Lebanon, March 27, 2026.
Shelters, Protected Space, Israelis Taking Cover in an Underground Parking Lot in Tel Aviv.

Beyond the Headlines: Protecting body and soul - opinion

Former Israeli Foreign Minister Moshe Arens (R) and former Ambassador to the United States Zalman Shoval listen to a question as they attend an event at the National Press Club in Washington, February 15, 2001.

The unsung architect of Israel's home front resilience - opinion

A vendor continues selling at Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market during the war with Iran, March 2026.

Under Iran fire, Israel’s basic cost-of-living gaps run deeper than income data suggests - study


Leket Israel adapts strategy, buys, distributes meals for the needy amid Iran war

By mapping food insecurity in real time with nonprofit and municipal partners, Leket responds to the evolving crisis, ensuring continued delivery of food to those in need.

 Volunteers help sort and package food for those in need.

Why the IDF is removing home front restrictions after 1,000 drones, 400 missiles - analysis

The Islamic Republic has fired over 400 ballistic missiles and launched over 1,000 drones against Israel, with fewer than 30 missile hits in civilian areas, killing around 25 people.

 Anti-missile system fires interception missiles as missiles fired from Iran as seen from the West Bank, June 18, 2025.

Home Front Command eases security restrictions put in place due to Iran threat

The changes will be effective from Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, at 18:00 until Friday, June 20th, 2025, at 20:00. 

 Updated IDF security guidelines for residents of Israel.

'These sirens could have been an email': Iran strikes bring out the best on Israeli social media

Israelis took to social media to vent, express fear, and try to laugh instead of crying as they were thrust into a frightening new reality.

 Israelis take cover at a parking lot in Tel Aviv, as a siren is heard across Israeli warning of incoming ballistic missiles fired from Iran, June 17, 2025.

Sirens sound across central Israel, West Bank in Iranian missile fire

The Monday afternoon missile launch from Iran marked the second barrage of the day fired into Israeli territory.

Smoke rises from a fire following a missile attack from Iran, in Herzliya, Israel, June 17, 2025

Why is IDF Home Front reducing Iran missile warning time window? - explainer

Home Front Command will continue to send a message when it is safe to exit the shelter. 

Rescue forces at the scene where a missile launched from Iran fell in the city of Safed, June 16, 2025

Late night rocket barrage from Iran lands in open area

The IDF announced that after a situational assessment, the Home Front Command published that it is now allowed to leave protected spaces in all areas across the country.

 An interceptor flies in the sky as missiles from Iran are fired to Israel, as seen from Tel Aviv, Israel, June 17, 2025

Five killed, at least 87 wounded from Iranian missile barrage on central Israel

Eight civilians were killed during Iran's missile attack on Sunday night, including three in Haifa.

 First responders arrive at the scene of a hit from an Iranian missile in central Israel, June 16, 2025.

Israel shuts down schools, workplaces, and air travel amid nationwide emergency

Most workplaces have been ordered to close, with only vital sectors and emergency services permitted to continue operations.

 Aerial shots of the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit and caused damage in Rishon Lezion, June 14, 2025

IDF will issue 10-minute warning ahead of expected Iranian missile attack

The IDF aims to provide at least a 10-minute warning before Iran’s counterattack, but advises people to stay close to safe areas due to uncertain intelligence.

 People wave flags next to an Iranian missile on display during the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 10, 2025.