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'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

תיעוד מפעילות כוחות פיקוד העורף בזירות הנפילה ברחבי הארץ

IDF confirms Iranian warhead hit Haifa without siren after system glitch

Iranian missile split mid-air before its warhead exploded in Haifa; residents sheltered after a text alert, with no sirens sounded; 8 people wounded in attack; despite continued fire from Iran, officials may ease restrictions starting Wednesday

Yoav Zitun | 06.23.25

Israel updates emergency guidlines, only essential activity allowed

Effective immediately, the new instructions to the public include: no educational activities, gatherings, and workplaces, except for essential sectors

Ynetnews | 06.22.25

היחידה באמ"ן שמסייעת בחילוץ נפגעים באמצעות כלי טיס ורחפנים

Why are drones swarming Iranian missile impact sites across Israel?

IDF Unit 9900 troops who helped eliminate Sinwar and Nasrallah now aiding Home Front Command in mapping missile strike sites and rescuing victims; 'Different threat, same protection,' commander says

Elisha Ben Kimon | 06.17.25

Iran drone shot down deep inside Israeli airspace; Yemen missile triggers alarms, falls short

UAV triggers alerts from Beit She’an to Hadera and Caesarea before being intercepted by IAF helicopter; IDF says Houthi projectile didn't cross into Israeli territory as alerts sounded in Be’er Sheva and Dead Sea; elderly, children among casualties in overnight Iran attack

Ynetnews | 06.16.25

Israel’s shelter system tested as Iran fires missiles with heavy warheads

Authorities say properly used safe rooms and public shelters are keeping most residents alive in the latest attacks

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 06.16.25

זירות הפגיעה בתל אביב, רמת גן ו ראשון לציון

Home Front Command revamps missile alert policy after deadly glitch

After 200 missiles and drone attacks, IDF unveils 4-stage alert system: pre-alert 15–30 mins before fire, loud SMS on launch, sirens 90 secs before impact and official all-clear; ten missiles breached defenses; more fire expected tonight

Yoav Zitun | 06.14.25

Israel eases shelter restrictions after overnight missile barrage

Despite the easing of shelter proximity requirements, broader emergency measures remain in place until 8 p.m. Saturday, June 14

Ynetnews | 06.14.25

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