Home Front Command urges all Shabbat observers to tune in to the 'Silent Wave' to receive advanced warnings before a missile alert and to know when it is permitted to leave the protected space.
Technical glitch in Home Front Command app causes false alarm, triggering unnecessary panic among residents in various parts of Israel; the incident is currently under investigation.
The missile's warhead held several small munitions, each one with 2.5 kg of explosives, and split apart at 7 km above the ground, and the munitions were dispersed to an 8 km radius.
Captain Yael of the IDF Home Front Command issued a statement today from Soroka Medical Center in Be’er Sheva, following an Iranian missile attack that struck the hospital earlier in the day.
Turns out these unprecedented ballistic missile attacks targeting civilians require immediate emergency response - and ZAKA360 volunteers are the ones risking their lives in collapsed buildings to save those trapped
Eight people killed overnight in missile barrage from Iran: Two in a reinforced room in Petah Tikva, one in Bnei Brak, and three others in Haifa.
The Home Front Command has published an updated guideline for civilian behavior during a missile attack.
Commander of the Home Front Command in statement after launch of Operation Rising Lion: We anticipate widespread alerts. It is crucial to that you take shelter in the best way possible. Avoid unnecessary movement outside and refrain from driving on the road.
'This is a real state of emergency,' senior Home Front Command official reveals Israel's extensive readiness for potential enemy retaliation; calls on public to avoid community prayers in synagogues.
The IDF announced that a preliminary guideline will be issued prior to the activation of an official alert to allow civilians to move to safer nearby shelters.
Chief of Staff and Minister of Defense approve appointment of dozens of officers to key positions in intelligence, ground forces, and Home Front Command.
IDF and the Israeli Ministry of Defense engineering and civil affairs officers arrived in Bangkok following the powerful earthquake that struck the region.
IDF Home Front Command reservists have been ordered not to carry their personal handguns while on duty after several accidental shootings.
US strikes in Yemen boost protection of Israel’s home front "We are prepared for attacks from Houthis and Iran," a former Israeli official says.
Home Front command is calling on Israelis around the country to be prepared for the possibility that the fighting would affect areas beyond the Gaza envelope.
IDF Home Front Command spokesman Adam Ittah joined the special Arutz Sheva broadcast at the Burnt Vehicles Compound in Southern Israel to discuss the messages it contains for Israel and the world.
The soldiers were recruited under the Home Front Command and will be stationed in towns in Judea and Samaria to reinforce the towns' security forces.
Thousands of children return to school and preschool in communities on the northern border as Home Front Command relaxes guidelines in light of the ceasefire with Lebanon.
For the first time since the war began, the Home Front Command turns most of Israel 'green' allowing full or near-full activity.
Home Front Command Commanding Officer Rafi Milo visited a rocket impact site in Haifa. 'The resilience and steadfast strength of the home front enable the IDF to continue operating, striking, and hitting our targets— we will persist and continue to do so.'
Both civilian and military planes will be sent to bring Israeli emergency teams to Holland and bring Jews back to Israel.
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.
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.
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
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.'
Northern Command conducts situational assessment on northern border, Home Front Command expected to issue stricter guidelines for residents of wide swaths of northern Israel.
Gatherings from Haifa and northwards limited to 30 participants outdoors, 300 indoors; guidelines for the rest of Israel remain unchanged.
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.
