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Operation Breaking Dawn:

More than 100 rockets fired at Israel, IDF retaliates

Sirens heard in southern and central Israel. At least 100 rockets fired, of which 60 entered Israel and 33 were intercepted by Iron Dome.

Rocket fire resumes

Two rockets fired from Gaza towards southern Israel

IDF confirms two rockets were fired towards Israeli territory. One rocket intercepted, the other lands in open area.

National Cyber Directorate:

Cyber attack may have caused recent air raid sirens

Air raid sirens in Jerusalem and Eilat may have been caused by cyber attack, report says.

False Alarm:

Iron Dome missiles accidentally launched over Galilee

Sirens reported in Upper Galilee in northern Israel after drone aircraft incursion accidentally reported.

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.

Anti-aircraft missile fired from Syria, IDF retaliates

Sirens sounded in Shomron and Wadi Ara areas. IDF says anti-aircraft missile was fired from Syria and exploded in the air.

Red Alert sirens across south of country, IDF says false alarm

Sirens heard in Ashdod, Ashkelon, & across south. IDF is "ready for another Gaza operation" if necessary, says Chief of Staff.

IDF confirms: Over ten rockets fired at northern Israel

Iron Dome intercepts incoming missiles after air raid sirens sound in Galilee and Golan Heights. IDF retaliating.

IDF launches third strike along Lebanon border

Responding to rocket fire earlier, IDF strikes along Lebanese border - for the third time in two hours.

Three rockets fired towards northern Israel, IDF retaliates

No injuries reported after two rockets land in Israeli territory.

Two rockets fired from Lebanon towards Israel

Iron Dome intercepts one rocket, the second explodes in an open area. IDF responds with artillery fire towards Lebanese territory.

Gaza rocket explodes in Be'er Sheva

Sirens heard shortly after 3:30 a.m. in Be’er Sheva and the surrounding area. Rocket explodes near home in the city.

Israel takes down Syrian plane

For the second day in a row, sirens sound in Israel's north. Israel fires interceptor missiles towards Syrian plane in Israeli airspace.

Sirens in northern Israel result of Syrian infighting

Air raid sirens sound in northern Israel, Patriot missile fired from Tzfat.

In Meretz' crosshairs: Shabbat sirens

Tel Aviv Deputy Mayor on behalf of Meretz wants to stop sirens announcing Shabbat: 'Violation of public silence and violation of Noise Law.'

IDF attacks Iranian targets in Syria

IAF attacks targets in Syria after Iran's Qods Force fired a barrage of 20 rockets toward the Golan Heights.

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.

Sderot municipality fines over 'Shabbat sirens'

Municipal supervisor fines Sderot resident for playing Shabbat songs and 'causing a disturbance.'

Hackers set off 156 sirens in Dallas

Hackers turn on 156 storm alert sirens in Dallas, leave them blaring for 90 minutes.

Conflicting reports over rocket strikes in Gaza

Two hits were confirmed between two Gaza Belt communities - until the IDF called it a 'false alarm.'

Rocket fired from Gaza hits open field, no injuries

Salafists affiliated with ISIS take responsibility for rocket fire.

Breaking news

Third Time Today: Rocket Alert in Golan Heights

Rocket alerts sound in northern Golan Heights, making 3 in one day after sirens in south due to rocket misfire in Gaza.

Sirens in Southern Israel; Rocket Falls Inside Gaza

Code red alarm sounds in Yad Mordechai and Netiv Ha'asarah; IDF clarifies it was a false alarm.

Israel under fire

Rocket Strikes Ashkelon Area

Rocket fired from Gaza strikes open field; no damage, casualties reported.

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.

MK Haim Yellin Urges IDF, HFC: Cancel Drill in Gaza Belt

Former Eshkol Regional Council chief notes planned emergency preparedness drill with sirens could cause post-traumatic stress.

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 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.

IDF: Sirens in Gaza Belt False Alarm

No rockets found after code red sounds in Negev, Gaza Belt.

Homefront Command: Guidelines Save Lives

Video: Officer presents the complex missions of the Homefront Command which deals with the thousands of citizens who are under rocket fire.

War Drill: Second Siren to Sound at 7:05 P.M.

Citizens are asked to enter protected areas when the siren sounds. Three-day-long drill will end Wednesday.