Imagine you have just 15 seconds to find shelter from rockets being fired at you. This is the reality for people who live in southern Israel.
Since the beginning of Operation Guardian of the Walls on May 10, 2021, terrorists in Gaza fired thousands of rockets toward Israel, leaving Israelis with as little as 15 seconds to run for their lives.
We are the IDF. Our purpose is to preserve the State of Israel, to protect its independence, and to stop its enemies from disrupting everyday life for Israel's citizens and residents.