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News and updates about Home Front Command

Demolition of Hezbollah tunnel activated earthquake alerts

Hundreds of thousands of residents were awakened in panic by unusual Home Front Command alerts about an earthquake in dozens of communities.

Demolition of Hezbollah tunnel activated earthquake alerts

Home Front Command chief:

'Our ability to hurt Hezbollah depends on civil resilience'

MG Rafi Milo visited the scenes of missile strikes in Tzfat and Kiryat Shmona and called on civilians to continue following the HFC guidelines.

'Our ability to hurt Hezbollah depends on civil resilience'

Schools closed in Haifa, other northern cities amid rocket threat

Home Front Command updates guidelines, announces that in Haifa Bay, the communities of Kiryat Ata, Kiryat Bialik, Kiryat Yam, and Kiryat Motzkin, the activity scale will be changed from Partial Activity to Limited Activity, meaning educational activities are prohibited.

Schools closed in Haifa, other northern cities amid rocket threat

Home Front Command guidelines limit Oct. 7 memorial

The regulations on civilian activity mean that the ceremonies can be held with a limited audience consisting of the families of the victims.

Home Front Command guidelines limit Oct. 7 memorial

Home Front Command relaxes restrictions for central Israel

In Carmel region, Wadi Ara, Menashe, Samaria, Sharon, Dan, and coastal plains, gatherings of up to 2,000 people are now permitted.

Home Front Command relaxes restrictions for central Israel

IDF soldier stops stabbing attack on Rosh Hashanah

A knife-wielding terrorist approached a base in the Hebron area and was neutralized by a soldier from the Home Front Command.

IDF soldier stops stabbing attack on Rosh Hashanah

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.

Home Front restrictions removed: Are precautions still necessary?

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

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

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.

Selichot event at the Western Wall has been canceled

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.

Home Front Command limits gatherings on Rosh Hashanah

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.

IDF imposes restrictions on 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.

'This morning, the guidelines saved me'

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.'

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

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.

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

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.

Home Front Command to raise alert level in 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.

IDF preparing to open school year in evacuated regions

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 lifts most restrictions on gatherings

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.

Home Front Command worries: Haredi hikers may be at risk

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Smart TVs join Home Front Command warning system

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.

Home Front Command updates guidelines for civilians

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.'

Knesset to pass law limiting Meron celebrations

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.

Yom Hazikaron ceremony honors Gaza region rescue workers

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.

IDF removes more missile remains from Iranian attack

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.

IDF lifts restrictions imposed before Iranian attack

'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.

'The Jerusalem Faction' announces: Studies as usual

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.

Police enforce Meron ban with fire extinguisher

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.

IDF equips underground parking lots as 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.

Schools in communities near Gaza won't reopen

'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.

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

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.

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

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.'

ZAKA should be under auspices of Home Front Command

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.

'Your resilience gives the IDF the strength to win'

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.

'Provide arms to communities near security fence'

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.

Binyamin Spokesperson wins 1st place in countrywide competition

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.

Earthquake preparedness exercise in northern 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.

Terrorist's house still standing month after demolition verdict

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.

Home Front Command issues updated guidelines

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.

Backstreet Boys concert in Rishon Lezion cancelled

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.

IDF to incorporate Israel Dog Unit in disaster response

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.

Changing how Israel is preparing for the next disaster

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.

IDF issues demolition order for terrorist's apartment

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 tours Israel Dog Unit base

Home Front Command website crashes amid Gaza operation

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

Home Front Command website crashes amid Gaza operation

'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 continues to prepare for strike against Iran'

IDF holds 1st Home Front Readiness Conference

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

IDF holds 1st Home Front Readiness Conference

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

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.

Disaster training day in the Israel Dog Unit a success

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

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

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

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 steps in to help fight new 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.

IDF to hold drill, testing changes to siren system

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.

National Home Front Drill begins today

Muslim EMTs in Israel receive special earthquake training

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

Muslim EMTs in Israel receive special earthquake training

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.

Man assaults staffer who gave him positive COVID test result

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 ends serological testing for children

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.

Home Front Command to conduct serological testing for children

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.

Israel Dog Unit prepares for the next disaster

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.

Watch: IDF destroys home of top Hamas official

'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.

'There may be 2,000 missiles a day'