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.
Hundreds of thousands of residents were awakened in panic by unusual Home Front Command alerts about an earthquake in dozens of communities.
MG Rafi Milo visited the scenes of missile strikes in Tzfat and Kiryat Shmona and called on civilians to continue following the HFC guidelines.
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.
The regulations on civilian activity mean that the ceremonies can be held with a limited audience consisting of the families of the victims.
In Carmel region, Wadi Ara, Menashe, Samaria, Sharon, Dan, and coastal plains, gatherings of up to 2,000 people are now permitted.
A knife-wielding terrorist approached a base in the Hebron area and was neutralized by a soldier from the Home Front Command.
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.
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
The central Selichot event will take place in a limited format in the Western Wall tunnels and in accordance with Home Front Command guidelines.
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.
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 Res. Capt. Yitzhak Tesler left his vehicle during a siren and quickly reached a protected area - a decision that saved his life.
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.'
Gatherings from Haifa and northwards limited to 30 participants outdoors, 300 indoors; guidelines for the rest of Israel remain unchanged.
Northern Command conducts situational assessment on northern border, Home Front Command expected to issue stricter guidelines for residents of wide swaths of northern Israel.
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 publishes updated guidelines Sunday afternoon in light of the changes in the security situation following the pre-emptive strike against Hezbollah.
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'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.
PM holds assessment at IDF Home Front Command, warns Iran against attacking Israel in response to the assassinations of Fuad Shukr and Ismail Haniyeh.
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.
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.
Minister Meir Porush: 'We cannot and should not deny the centuries-old tradition of Lag Ba'omer, even in a restricted format.'
The Home Front command today honored the units who worked to locate and retrieve the remains of those killed in the October 7th massacre.
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.
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 haredi Jerusalem Faction announced this evening that they would hold studies as usual despite the IDF ban on educational activities.
Several dozen people were forced out of the tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai after violating the ban on holding celebrationsat the site.
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.
Ministry of Education clarifies that even though the guidelines allow a return to school on Sunday next week - this will not happen anytime soon.
The commander of the IDF rescue brigade recounts the effort to save victims of the Gaza building collapse disaster.
Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo told Yad Mordechai residents that Israel already had a target date for a war with Hezbollah.
Minister of Health says rescue organizations should be merged under official state bodies. 'The State should sponsor them.'
Commanding Officer of the Home Front Command visits Israel’s southern communities and the area surrounding the Gaza Strip.
Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant held a situational assessment focused on Israel's home front.
Binyamin Regional Council Spokesperson awarded first place for presentation of information to public in emergency and routine situations.
The IDF and Israel Dog Unit held a joint exercise today to improve response capabilities in case of an earthquake in Israel.
A full month after the verdict allowing the demolition of a terrorist's house, the order has yet to be carried out.
At 6:00 a.m., restrictions will be lifted in the West Negev, Central Negev, West Lachish and Lachish areas.
The Home Front Command has decided to cancel the backstreet boys concert planned for Rishon Lezion after a risk assessment.
The Israel Dog Unit will work with the IDF's rescue units to save victims of a a building collapse or national disaster.
The Israel Dog Unit, along with the National Resilience Institute, are changing how Israel will prepare for the worst.
The IDF has announced its intention to demolish the home of the terrorist who killed Sergeant Noa Lazar.
In preparation for a seismic event, the IDF Home Front Command met with the Israel Dog Unit to discuss disaster response.
Users receive error message when trying to access Home Front Command's website.
MG Rafi Milo enters position as commanding officer of the IDF's Home Front Command, in handover ceremony attended by top officials.
Conference aimed to strengthen cooperation between emergency management authorities, raise awareness of emergency scenarios.
Red Alert sirens to be sounded in Tel Aviv and Haifa, simulating rocket attacks.
Amid growing concerns regarding Israel's readiness for an earthquake, the Israel Dog Unit is ready for the worst.
DM Gantz orders Home Front Command to expand activities of coronavirus headquarters.
IDF's Home Front Command assisting civilian authorities with the 'Omicron' COVID-19 variant.
Maximum time to reach shelter has changed in some locations, while the siren system in other locations has been split into several areas.
The drill, which will test the state's preparedness for a number of security-related scenarios, will continue until Thursday.
United Hatzalah and IDF Homefront Command train Muslim volunteers in earthquake response.
Staffer needed medical treatment following assault. Suspect to be summoned for questioning once he recovers.
IDF soldiers conducting the serological tests join marathon efforts to package and distribute antigen tests prior to start of school year.
Over a million school-age children will be tested prior to the start of the new academic year.
With the horror of the Miami building collapse still ongoing, the Israel Dog Unit joins other emergency services to be ready for anything.
Watch the IDF strike that destroyed the home of top Hamas official Zalech Dahaman used as a weapons cache for the terror group.
Head of IDF's Home Front Command warns that in the next war, Israel's civilians may field 2,000 rockets each day.