Home Front Command

Home Front restrictions removed: Are precautions still necessary?

The IDF's Home Front Command removed restrictions on large gatherings for Israelis in Jerusalem and Central Israel. Here's why you might not want to attend a large gathering.

Netanyahu:

'Days of great challenges lie ahead, obey Home Front guidelines'

PM responds to reports that Iran is preparing for a significant attack against Israel, asks Israelis to obey the directives of the Home Front Command

Due to Home Front Command guidelines:

Selichot event at the Western Wall has been canceled

The central Selichot event will take place in a limited format in the Western Wall tunnels and in accordance with Home Front Command guidelines.

In Jerusalem and central Israel:

Home Front Command limits gatherings on Rosh Hashanah

IDF restricts gatherings in Jerusalem and central Israel to 30 people outdoors, 300 indoors, following rocket barrage on central Israel. Central Selichot prayers at the Western Wall expected to be canceled.

Following Nasrallah's elimination:

IDF imposes restrictions on central Israel

In first statement following the elimination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari imposes restrictions on gatherings in central Israel.

Home Front Command Spokesman:

'This morning, the guidelines saved me'

Home Front Command spokesman Res. Capt. Yitzhak Tesler left his vehicle during a siren and quickly reached a protected area - a decision that saved his life.

Home Front Command chief:

We're conducting a 'very significant offensive effort' this week

Major General Rafi Milo, commanding officer of the IDF's Home Front Command, stresses, 'This week we are in a very significant offensive effort, cooperation with the authorities and with emergency organizations is a force multiplier.'

IDF spokesman: 'We're preparing for an attack by Hezbollah'

Gatherings from Haifa and northwards limited to 30 participants outdoors, 300 indoors; guidelines for the rest of Israel remain unchanged.

Home Front Command to raise alert level in northern Israel

Northern Command conducts situational assessment on northern border, Home Front Command expected to issue stricter guidelines for residents of wide swaths of northern Israel.

IDF preparing to open school year in evacuated regions

The plans and preparations include additional shelters, an upgrade to the early warning sirens, and a garrison of soldiers near every school.

Home Front Command lifts most restrictions on gatherings

Home Front Command publishes updated guidelines Sunday afternoon in light of the changes in the security situation following the pre-emptive strike against Hezbollah.

Home Front Command worries: Haredi hikers may be at risk

IDF's Home Front Command concerned haredi hikers may be at risk of their lives when hiking in open areas, due to lack of app alerts.

Guidelines:

Home front preparations - what to have at home in case of war

Home Front Command's recommendations include a list of products to keep in every home that can last for 3 days and a list of supermarkets that will stay open if war breaks out.

Netanyahu:

'We will exact a very high price for any aggression against us'

PM holds assessment at IDF Home Front Command, warns Iran against attacking Israel in response to the assassinations of Fuad Shukr and Ismail Haniyeh.

Smart TVs join Home Front Command warning system

The new technology, developed in recent months by the Home Front Command and IT Division, enables smart TVs to also be used as warning signals.

Home Front Command updates guidelines for civilians

After situational assessment held by Defense Minister and IDF Chief of Staff, Home Front Command publishes new guidelines for civilian activity in areas under threat.

Knesset to pass law limiting Meron celebrations

Minister Meir Porush: 'We cannot and should not deny the centuries-old tradition of Lag Ba'omer, even in a restricted format.'

Yom Hazikaron ceremony honors Gaza region rescue workers

The Home Front command today honored the units who worked to locate and retrieve the remains of those killed in the October 7th massacre.

IDF removes more missile remains from Iranian attack

The missile was intercepted in the area of Nahal Ye'elim, adjacent to the city of Arad. The debris was cleared of hazardous materials and was evacuated via a crane by IDF troops.

Following assessment:

IDF lifts restrictions imposed before Iranian attack

Educational activities across Israel will be restored. In the areas of the northern border and communities near the Gaza Strip, educational activities will resume in subject with restrictions.

'The Jerusalem Faction' announces: Studies as usual

The haredi Jerusalem Faction announced this evening that they would hold studies as usual despite the IDF ban on educational activities.

Police enforce Meron ban with fire extinguisher

Several dozen people were forced out of the tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai after violating the ban on holding celebrationsat the site.

IDF equips underground parking lots as shelters

In preparation for war with Hezbollah, the IDF has begun stocking underground parking lots in northern Israel with the supplies needed to serve as mass bomb shelters.

Despite updated guidelines

Schools in communities near Gaza won't reopen

Ministry of Education clarifies that even though the guidelines allow a return to school on Sunday next week - this will not happen anytime soon.

'We are trained and ready for this kind of incident'

The commander of the IDF rescue brigade recounts the effort to save victims of the Gaza building collapse disaster.

Homefront Command commander:

'The situation in the north is worse than in the south'

Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo told Yad Mordechai residents that Israel already had a target date for a war with Hezbollah.

Health Minister:

ZAKA should be under auspices of Home Front Command

Minister of Health says rescue organizations should be merged under official state bodies. 'The State should sponsor them.'

Home Front Command chief:

'Your resilience gives the IDF the strength to win'

Commanding Officer of the Home Front Command visits Israel’s southern communities and the area surrounding the Gaza Strip.

Defense Minister Gallant:

'Provide arms to communities near security fence'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant held a situational assessment focused on Israel's home front.

Binyamin Spokesperson wins 1st place in countrywide competition

Binyamin Regional Council Spokesperson awarded first place for presentation of information to public in emergency and routine situations.

Earthquake preparedness exercise in northern Israel

The IDF and Israel Dog Unit held a joint exercise today to improve response capabilities in case of an earthquake in Israel.

Terrorist's house still standing month after demolition verdict

A full month after the verdict allowing the demolition of a terrorist's house, the order has yet to be carried out.

Home Front Command issues updated guidelines

At 6:00 a.m., restrictions will be lifted in the West Negev, Central Negev, West Lachish and Lachish areas.

Backstreet Boys concert in Rishon Lezion cancelled

The Home Front Command has decided to cancel the backstreet boys concert planned for Rishon Lezion after a risk assessment.

IDF to incorporate Israel Dog Unit in disaster response

The Israel Dog Unit will work with the IDF's rescue units to save victims of a a building collapse or national disaster.

Changing how Israel is preparing for the next disaster

The Israel Dog Unit, along with the National Resilience Institute, are changing how Israel will prepare for the worst.

IDF issues demolition order for terrorist's apartment

The IDF has announced its intention to demolish the home of the terrorist who killed Sergeant Noa Lazar.

Home Front Command tours Israel Dog Unit base

In preparation for a seismic event, the IDF Home Front Command met with the Israel Dog Unit to discuss disaster response.

Home Front Command website crashes amid Gaza operation

Users receive error message when trying to access Home Front Command's website.

'IDF continues to prepare for strike against Iran'

MG Rafi Milo enters position as commanding officer of the IDF's Home Front Command, in handover ceremony attended by top officials.

IDF holds 1st Home Front Readiness Conference

Conference aimed to strengthen cooperation between emergency management authorities, raise awareness of emergency scenarios.

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.

Disaster training day in the Israel Dog Unit a success

Amid growing concerns regarding Israel's readiness for an earthquake, the Israel Dog Unit is ready for the worst.

Defense Minister: Prepare for 5,000 new COVID-19 cases daily

DM Gantz orders Home Front Command to expand activities of coronavirus headquarters.

IDF steps in to help fight new COVID-19 variant

IDF's Home Front Command assisting civilian authorities with the 'Omicron' COVID-19 variant.

IDF to hold drill, testing changes to siren system

Maximum time to reach shelter has changed in some locations, while the siren system in other locations has been split into several areas.

National Home Front Drill begins today

The drill, which will test the state's preparedness for a number of security-related scenarios, will continue until Thursday.

Muslim EMTs in Israel receive special earthquake training

United Hatzalah and IDF Homefront Command train Muslim volunteers in earthquake response.

Man assaults staffer who gave him positive COVID test result

Staffer needed medical treatment following assault. Suspect to be summoned for questioning once he recovers.

Home Front Command ends serological testing for children

IDF soldiers conducting the serological tests join marathon efforts to package and distribute antigen tests prior to start of school year.

Home Front Command to conduct serological testing for children

Over a million school-age children will be tested prior to the start of the new academic year.

Israel Dog Unit prepares for the next disaster

With the horror of the Miami building collapse still ongoing, the Israel Dog Unit joins other emergency services to be ready for anything.

Watch: IDF destroys home of top Hamas official

Watch the IDF strike that destroyed the home of top Hamas official Zalech Dahaman used as a weapons cache for the terror group.

'There may be 2,000 missiles a day'

Head of IDF's Home Front Command warns that in the next war, Israel's civilians may field 2,000 rockets each day.

Israel is running out of Pfizer vaccines

Prof. Nachman Ash says that Israel will soon need to switch to the inoculations manufactured by Moderna to fight COVID-19.

Epidemiology head resigns: 'Thousands quarantined unnecessarily'

"Army officers suddenly became undisputed experts in epidemiological research despite lacking any training," top health official explained.

Honduran President warmly thanks Israel for hurricane relief

Honduras requested aid delegation in light of accumulated knowledge of Israel and specifically of HFC in dealing with emergency situations.

3 out of 4 people don't trust government to manage Covid crisis

Just 24% of those polled said the government could manage the crisis correctly, as opposed to 60% during the first lockdown.

ISA to use 'digital means' to track Covid-19 carriers' relatives

A pilot program will check into relatives of carriers who are suspected of lying about their contacts prior to diagnosis.

COVID19 Headquarters to be established in IDF Home Front Command

Defense Minister Benny Gantz: 'Entire defense system mobilized, IDF knows how to defeat enemies and also knows how to defeat coronavirus.'