Home Front Command

'Missile incoming'

IDF to send early alerts about Houthi missile attacks

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.

New IDF appointments:

Dozens of officers appointed to new positions

Chief of Staff and Minister of Defense approve appointment of dozens of officers to key positions in intelligence, ground forces, and Home Front Command.

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Israeli team works at disaster site in Thailand

IDF and the Israeli Ministry of Defense engineering and civil affairs officers arrived in Bangkok following the powerful earthquake that struck the region.

Reservists ordered not to report for duty with personal handguns

IDF Home Front Command reservists have been ordered not to carry their personal handguns while on duty after several accidental shootings.

ANALYSIS:

US strikes against the Houthis help protect Israel's Home Front

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.

Special security meeting:

Netanyahu considering next steps after surprise attack in Gaza

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.

Home Front Command Spokesman:

'The world must come and see the evil we face as a nation'

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.

84 haredi soldiers complete combat training

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.

Schools reopen in north following ceasefire with Lebanon

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.

Home Front Command lifts restrictions for most of Israel

For the first time since the war began, the Home Front Command turns most of Israel 'green' allowing full or near-full activity.

HFC Chief at impact site:

'Resilience of the home front enables IDF to continue operating'

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.'

Israel to dispatch rescue flights following Amsterdam pogrom

Both civilian and military planes will be sent to bring Israeli emergency teams to Holland and bring Jews back to Israel.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 website crashes amid Gaza operation

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

'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 holds 1st Home Front Readiness Conference

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

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.