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IDF narrows missile warning zones to reduce false alerts as Iran war enters third week

The Home Front Command will divide the country into 21 alert zones instead of four to reduce unnecessary missile warnings; schools will also gradually reopen in several areas under updated civil defense guidelines

Gal Ganot | 03.15.26

Israel eases wartime restrictions in several regions starting Monday

Differential Home Front Command guidelines will allow limited gatherings, schools and workplaces in parts of Israel where protected spaces are accessible, easing restrictions in southern and eastern regions

Gal Ganot, Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 03.14.26

More than 1,900 Iranian soldiers and commanders killed since onset of war, IDF says

Military says strikes destroyed Quds Force transport aircraft used to arm Hezbollah and other terrorist proxies, as Home Front Command keeps nationwide restrictions in place with schools closed and gatherings limited

ynet | 03.09.26

Hezbollah claims strike on satellite station in central Israel after rocket barrage

Rocket fire from Lebanon wounds 18 and damages buildings, including a kindergarten, as sirens sound across Tel Aviv and the Shfela before the IDF strikes the launcher

ynet correspondents | 03.09.26

Israel extends nationwide wartime restrictions until Monday

Gatherings are limited to 50 people with access to shelters, workplaces may operate near protected spaces, schools remain closed and beaches are shut

Yossi Yehoshua | 03.07.26

Israel set to extend war-time economy restrictions by another day

Home Front Command expected to consider easing restrictions in the education system on a differential basis, mainly in areas considered under lower threat

Yossi Yehoshua | 03.07.26

Israel loosens wartime restrictions to allow limited economic activity

Employees may return to workplaces where a protected space can be reached during a rocket alert, while gatherings of up to 50 people will be allowed if participants can access a bomb shelter when sirens sound

Ron Crissy | 03.05.26

'Every second can save a life': The war through the eyes of Israeli firefighters

For most Israelis, sirens mean running to shelter, but for firefighters they signal the moment to head toward Iranian missile impact sites; the Ramat Gan crew rushed between five scenes hoping past devastation would not repeat

Meir Turgeman | 03.05.26

Finance Ministry urges immediate partial reopening of economy amid war

Citing 9.5 billion shekel weekly losses under full shutdown, Treasury calls on Home Front Command to ease restrictions to curb mounting business losses and cap growing deficit

Gad Lior | 03.04.26

That piercing phone alert? Here’s how it really works

From blaring tones that override silent mode to military-grade cell broadcast tech used in disasters worldwide, Israel’s new emergency alerts are built to cut through chaos, and they can’t easily be hacked

Israel Wullman | 03.02.26

Direct missile hit in Tel Aviv leaves one dead, dozens of buildings damaged

Forty buildings were damaged and 200 residents evacuated after an intact Iranian missile struck an older Tel Aviv building, killing a caregiver; the Home Front Command said cluster munitions were identified and warned of falling interception debris 'like minibuses from the sky'

Elisha Ben Kimon | 03.01.26

Simulating an Iranian missile strike: IDF drills in the heart of destruction

For the first time since Oct. 7, the IDF has returned rescue forces to a Gaza border symbol of heroism, setting up a large destruction site as it prepares for a possible new round with Iran, including mass-casualty, armed attack and cyber scenario

Yoav Zitun | 02.02.26

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman's report criticized Benjamin Netanyahu, Bezalel Smotrich and Yoav Gallant

Failure on the home front: Scathing report directly criticizes Netanyahu, Smotrich and Gallant

Comptroller Matanyahu Englman holds them responsible for failing Israeli civilians since the outbreak of war on October 7, 2023; Prime Minister calls report conclusions 'irrelevant' and 'baseless'

Yaron Drukman | 09.03.25

יירוטים ברחבי הארץ בעקבות שיגורים מאיראן

Missile launched from Yemen shot down overnight, IDF says

Military reports early-morning launch, with residents in central Israel hearing blasts but no sirens sounding and no early warnings issued

Yoav Zitun | 08.14.25

Home Front Command lifts all restrictions on civilians

Announcement comes after the ceasefire with Iran came into effect; gatherings can be held without restrictions, workplaces can be opened, and educational activities can be held

Gal Ganot, Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 06.24.25