News and updates about sirens

As 2024 begins:

More than 20 rockets fired towards central Israel

Sirens sounded at midnight in central Israel, Judean Lowlands and communities near the Gaza border. 18 rockets intercepted.

More than 20 rockets fired towards central Israel

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Siren goes off during Chief Rabbi's lesson

Siren goes off in Kfar Chabad, located in central Israel, during Rabbi David Lau's lesson.

Siren goes off during Chief Rabbi's lesson

Ashdod:

Girl loses consciousness following air raid siren

EMTs revive 10yo girl who lost consciousness during air raid siren. 'When they arrived at the hospital, her heart began to beat again.'

Girl loses consciousness following air raid siren

Direct hit in Ashkelon, boy injured by shrapnel

Firefighters are still working to clear a building that was struck by a rocket about an hour ago.

Direct hit in Ashkelon, boy injured by shrapnel

As IDF withdraws from Jenin:

Five rockets fired from Gaza towards Israel

Remains of one rocket hit home in Sderot, no injuries. IDF strikes targets in Gaza in retaliation.

Five rockets fired from Gaza towards Israel

In some areas of Beit Shemesh, air raid sirens aren't audible

Home Front Command promises to place new siren loudspeakers in distant neighborhoods - within the next year.

In some areas of Beit Shemesh, air raid sirens aren't audible

MDA ambulances to stop using siren similar to red alert warning

Magen David Adom director general instructs emergency vehicles to prevent use of alarming sound siren to prevent unnecessary public panic.

MDA ambulances to stop using siren similar to red alert warning

On Passover night:

Gaza terrorists fire two rockets towards southern Israel

Two rockets fired from the Gaza Strip toward Israeli territory. One launch explodes in Gazan territory, the other in open area.

Gaza terrorists fire two rockets towards southern Israel

After Al-Aqsa clashes:

Rocket barrage on southern Israel, IDF bombs Hamas training camp

Sirens sound in communities located near the border with the Gaza Strip and in Sderot. IDF says 16 launches identified.

Rocket barrage on southern Israel, IDF bombs Hamas training camp

After Jenin operation:

Rocket fired from Gaza Strip, explodes in Gazan territory

Sirens sound in Kibbutz Nir Am shortly after 3:00 a.m. IDF: Rocket launch identified which seems to have exploded inside the Gaza Strip.

Rocket fired from Gaza Strip, explodes in Gazan territory

Sirens sounded in Gaza frontier towns

IDF reports machine gun fire likely triggered emergency sirens, says no Iron Dome interceptors launched.

Sirens sounded in Gaza frontier towns

Operation Breaking Dawn:

More than 100 rockets fired at Israel, IDF retaliates

Sirens heard in southern and central Israel. At least 100 rockets fired, of which 60 entered Israel and 33 were intercepted by Iron Dome.

More than 100 rockets fired at Israel, IDF retaliates

Rocket fire resumes

Two rockets fired from Gaza towards southern Israel

IDF confirms two rockets were fired towards Israeli territory. One rocket intercepted, the other lands in open area.

Two rockets fired from Gaza towards southern Israel

National Cyber Directorate:

Cyber attack may have caused recent air raid sirens

Air raid sirens in Jerusalem and Eilat may have been caused by cyber attack, report says.

Cyber attack may have caused recent air raid sirens

False Alarm:

Iron Dome missiles accidentally launched over Galilee

Sirens reported in Upper Galilee in northern Israel after drone aircraft incursion accidentally reported.

Iron Dome missiles accidentally launched over Galilee

Home Front Command to sound sirens as part of readiness exercise

Red Alert sirens to be sounded in Tel Aviv and Haifa, simulating rocket attacks.

Home Front Command to sound sirens as part of readiness exercise

Anti-aircraft missile fired from Syria, IDF retaliates

Sirens sounded in Shomron and Wadi Ara areas. IDF says anti-aircraft missile was fired from Syria and exploded in the air.

Anti-aircraft missile fired from Syria, IDF retaliates

Red Alert sirens across south of country, IDF says false alarm

Sirens heard in Ashdod, Ashkelon, & across south. IDF is "ready for another Gaza operation" if necessary, says Chief of Staff.

Red Alert sirens across south of country, IDF says false alarm

IDF confirms: Over ten rockets fired at northern Israel

Iron Dome intercepts incoming missiles after air raid sirens sound in Galilee and Golan Heights. IDF retaliating.

IDF confirms: Over ten rockets fired at northern Israel

IDF launches third strike along Lebanon border

Responding to rocket fire earlier, IDF strikes along Lebanese border - for the third time in two hours.

IDF launches third strike along Lebanon border

Three rockets fired towards northern Israel, IDF retaliates

No injuries reported after two rockets land in Israeli territory.

Three rockets fired towards northern Israel, IDF retaliates

Two rockets fired from Lebanon towards Israel

Iron Dome intercepts one rocket, the second explodes in an open area. IDF responds with artillery fire towards Lebanese territory.

Two rockets fired from Lebanon towards Israel

Gaza rocket explodes in Be'er Sheva

Sirens heard shortly after 3:30 a.m. in Be’er Sheva and the surrounding area. Rocket explodes near home in the city.

Gaza rocket explodes in Be'er Sheva

Israel takes down Syrian plane

For the second day in a row, sirens sound in Israel's north. Israel fires interceptor missiles towards Syrian plane in Israeli airspace.

Israel takes down Syrian plane

Sirens in northern Israel result of Syrian infighting

Air raid sirens sound in northern Israel, Patriot missile fired from Tzfat.

Sirens in northern Israel result of Syrian infighting

In Meretz' crosshairs: Shabbat sirens

Tel Aviv Deputy Mayor on behalf of Meretz wants to stop sirens announcing Shabbat: 'Violation of public silence and violation of Noise Law.'

In Meretz' crosshairs: Shabbat sirens

IDF attacks Iranian targets in Syria

IAF attacks targets in Syria after Iran's Qods Force fired a barrage of 20 rockets toward the Golan Heights.

IDF attacks Iranian targets in Syria

Israel begins nation-wide emergency preparedness exercises

IDF facilities around the country to hold emergency preparedness drills, civilians to practice fleeing to safe spaces during alarms.

Israel begins nation-wide emergency preparedness exercises

Sderot municipality fines over 'Shabbat sirens'

Municipal supervisor fines Sderot resident for playing Shabbat songs and 'causing a disturbance.'

Sderot municipality fines over 'Shabbat sirens'

Hackers set off 156 sirens in Dallas

Hackers turn on 156 storm alert sirens in Dallas, leave them blaring for 90 minutes.

Hackers set off 156 sirens in Dallas

Conflicting reports over rocket strikes in Gaza

Two hits were confirmed between two Gaza Belt communities - until the IDF called it a 'false alarm.'

Conflicting reports over rocket strikes in Gaza

Rocket fired from Gaza hits open field, no injuries

Salafists affiliated with ISIS take responsibility for rocket fire.

Rocket fired from Gaza hits open field, no injuries

Breaking news

Third Time Today: Rocket Alert in Golan Heights

Rocket alerts sound in northern Golan Heights, making 3 in one day after sirens in south due to rocket misfire in Gaza.

Third Time Today: Rocket Alert in Golan Heights

Sirens in Southern Israel; Rocket Falls Inside Gaza

Code red alarm sounds in Yad Mordechai and Netiv Ha'asarah; IDF clarifies it was a false alarm.

Sirens in Southern Israel; Rocket Falls Inside Gaza

Israel under fire

Rocket Strikes Ashkelon Area

Rocket fired from Gaza strikes open field; no damage, casualties reported.

Rocket Strikes Ashkelon Area

This Week: War Preparedness Drill Across Israel

Multi-organizational drill for both IDF and civilians will see sirens blasted, increase in military traffic for five-day period.

This Week: War Preparedness Drill Across Israel

MK Haim Yellin Urges IDF, HFC: Cancel Drill in Gaza Belt

Former Eshkol Regional Council chief notes planned emergency preparedness drill with sirens could cause post-traumatic stress.

MK Haim Yellin Urges IDF, HFC: Cancel Drill in Gaza Belt

IDF to Sink $25M into New Rocket Alert Systems for Civilians

New app in the works which pinpoints rocket trajectory; source says civilian safety is top priority against possible Hezbollah threat.

IDF to Sink $25M into New Rocket Alert Systems for Civilians

IDF to Shorten Warning Times for Incoming Rockets

15 seconds is not enough: Gaza Belt residents will now be instructed to live in - or next to - shelters during future wars.

IDF to Shorten Warning Times for Incoming Rockets

IDF: Sirens in Gaza Belt False Alarm

No rockets found after code red sounds in Negev, Gaza Belt.

IDF: Sirens in Gaza Belt False Alarm

Homefront Command: Guidelines Save Lives

Video: Officer presents the complex missions of the Homefront Command which deals with the thousands of citizens who are under rocket fire.

Homefront Command: Guidelines Save Lives

War Drill: Second Siren to Sound at 7:05 P.M.

Citizens are asked to enter protected areas when the siren sounds. Three-day-long drill will end Wednesday.

War Drill: Second Siren to Sound at 7:05 P.M.