Home Front Command

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.'

Coronavirus hotels draw complaints about food and cleanliness

This morning, 6,534 people stayed in coronavirus hotels. Only 15% of floors left vacant in 17 recovery hotels and 5 isolation hotels.

'Prepare to operate coronavirus hotels until the end of 2021'

Defense Min. Benny Gantz tells Home Front Command to prepare to continue operating 'coronavirus hotels' through 2021.

ANALYSIS: Why Israel is the safest country during the crisis

There are many factors to Israel's effective control of the pandemic, but the most telling one is its attitude to preserving life.

IDF Home Front Commander: 'Crisis will accompany us for a year'

Major General Tamir Yadai on aid to Jerusalem: 'We sent five companies to city, preparing to assist other authorities.'

IDF & Home Front Command working to contain coronavirus

IDF will help enforce closure if announced. Home Front running 'Coronavirus hotels.' Soldiers caring for children of hospital workers.

Emergency hotline for non-medical issues: 104

DM Bennett announces establishment of hotline to address civil issues created as a result of the coronavirus crisis.

Drill for missile attack in Israel's schools

Israel's schools practice response to missile attack during Tuesday morning recess

Home Front Command: Cyber-terror the greatest threat since 1948

Commander of Home Front Command warns Israeli ability to respond militarily could be paralyzed by cyber-attacks which freeze entire cities.

Schools to open as usual in central Israel

Home Front Command and Ministry of Education announce that schools in Gush Dan and central Israel will be open on Wednesday.

'Preparing for every possibility'

Local leaders in northern Israel meet top IDF commanders to discuss security situation, possible responses

Israel's air raid sirens become city-specific

Home Front Command switches from regional alerts to locality-specific alerts, lowering number of irrelevant sirens Israelis hear.

IDF thwarted Iranian attack on Home Front warning system

In the past year alone, the IDF's cyber defense battalion thwarted some 130 attacks, most by Iran, on military infrastructure and equipment.

Watch: National Rescue Unit joins international community

National Rescue Unit completes 'INSARAG' test, joining a prestigious international community of rescue units from around the world.

Home Front Commander:

'In next war they won't be drinking coffee in Tel Aviv'

Home Front Commander on challenges facing Israel: 'Possibility of fronts in both north and south - we're aware of coordination attempts.'

After nearly 500 rockets:

Life returns to normal?

Home Front Command cancels emergency orders for Gaza periphery after five hours of calm following nearly 500 rocket strikes.

Home Front Command publishes new guidelines

IDF warns southern residents to stay in protected areas as Hamas launches 100 rockets at Israel.

Gaza envelope to resume normal routine

Following assessment, Home Front Command lifts the restrictions that were imposed on the Gaza envelope.

Senior commander:

'No reason to fear entering Gaza'

Former head of Home Front Command: 'If Hamas continues to escalate, it will find the IDF inside Gaza. Summer is a great time for us.'

Bureaucracy:

College near Gaza border forced to raise funds for bomb shelter

Despite several government and IDF promises to fund shelter, school forced to fund out of own budget;

The IDF prepares for all out war

IDF finishes week-long training exercises simulating multi-front war with three simultaneous drills.

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.

Lighting up the world with inclusion

IDF commanders attend swearing-in ceremony for 12 soldiers with disabilities joining the Home Front Command.

Government fortifies Gaza-area schools against Hamas missiles

Israel's government fortifies dozens of schools and preschools against Hamas rockets.

State Comptroller to check preparedness for chemical attack

State Comptroller says he'll check likelihood and preparedness of home front for chemical attack, will list ways to protect home front more.

Home Front Command exercises are 'critical'

Police, ambulance, and fire crews take part in Home Front Command preparedness drill.

What will Israel's next war look like?

Could Israel be facing multi-front war with hundreds of thousands of rockets targeting Israeli cities? IDF presents war scenario to cabinet.

'Code Red' alerts to also be used for tunnel attacks

Homefront Command, Gaza Division decide to expand sirens to tunnel attacks. Residents will receive texts explaining danger.

Don't be alarmed: Sirens to sound in Tel Aviv

IDF Homefront Command to hold a drill in Tel Aviv with rocket sirens for the first time - Hamas in the last war proved city is in range.

Gaza Belt residents now have 15 seconds before rocket strikes

Dramatic upgrade to Code Red siren system to save lives, Army Radio reports.

Air raid sirens sound throughout Israel in school drill

Air raid sirens sounded throughout Israel as part of a nationwide drill for the educational system.

Homefront Command head: MDA is our strategic partner

Major General Yoel Strik, head of Homefront Command, visits national MDA center. 'MDA does its job in best manner possible.'

Jew arrested for not abiding by 'impossible' house arrest

Attorney slams 'illegal arrest' over breach of administrative order, which IDF admitted could not be fulfilled before dropping the ball.

Hundreds of Thousands Called Up for IDF Surprise Drill

Exercise simulates an emergency callup of reservists, and will continue until Wednesday.

Rocket Sirens to be Sounded in Jerusalem for Drill

No need to be alarmed; as part of IDF Homefront Command drill, sirens to sound at 10:05 a.m. in Jerusalem area.

Beware: False 'IDF Home Front' Whatsapp Messages

The IDF Home Front says Whatsapp messages telling citizens to replace gas masks are fake.

PM: We Rely Only on Ourselves Against Iran's Terror Machine

Netanyahu takes part in nationwide drill, warns security threats accumulate and Iran deal will let it arm Hezbollah and Hamas.

Ya'alon: Returning Goldin and Shaul 'Our Top Priority'

Ya'alon stresses importance of returning soldiers killed in Gaza Op, but denies issue's connection to German Foreign Minister's visit.

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.

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 Scenario for Next Hezbollah War: 1,500 Missiles Per Day

Army updates estimates for damages in possible northern war, expects dozens or hundreds of lives lost per day.

US-Style Early Warning System to Be Tested Monday

Officials will break into broadcasts on radio stations serving the center of the country. Several web sites will also be 'taken over.'

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.