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Home front command extends warning times in northern communities

The Home Front Command announced a change in warning times in dozens of communities, which will allow residents more time to reach a protected space.

Good news for Eilat: Home Front Command triples warning time

Home Front Command announces additional warning time for Eilat region residents and tourists, allowing more time to reach safety when siren sounds.

Protester suffers cardiac arrest during siren

Leftist protester suffers cardiac arrest in Tel Aviv bomb shelter, is saved by first responders.

Good news for north:

Time to take cover in frontline communities to be extended

Following the distancing of Hezbollah from the northern border and improved technological capabilities, the Home Front Command will extend the warning time given to residents of over 60 communities to reach a shelter safely.

Born under sirens: Just-born infant evacuated to bomb shelter

MDA team delivers baby - then runs with him to a shelter minutes later.

During siren:

12-year-old girl severely injured after falling from bed

Twelve-year-old girl attempts to get out of bed as siren sounds in Tzfat, United Hatzalah evacuates her to hospital in serious condition and undergoing CPR.

Danon to UN Security Council: 'You have 15 seconds'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon sounds sirens at Security Council meeting, asks members to make split-second decision. 'You have 15 seconds to decide who to rescue first.'

Shock in central Israel: Sirens sounded with no early warning

Residents of central Israel surprised by siren without early warning, Bat Yam Mayor says alerts activated due to concern of interceptor debris.

Tragedy in Haifa during siren: Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Haifa during a siren. The driver fled the scene and the police have opened an investigation.

Watch: Knesset disperses - due to air raid siren

Heated Knesset discussion disperses after MKs receive air raid alerts on their mobile phones; opposition MKs continue argument while walking to shelter.

Adar's promise

Perhaps that is our challenge, right now. To maintain a touch of the angelic, of purity and holiness, in the midst of chaos and destruction.

No warning

Rockets fired from Lebanon at central Israel. 4 hurt

Sirens sounded in the center and the lowlands following firing from Lebanon - without prior warning. Residents in these areas report the sounds of loud explosions.

IDF warns advance missile alerts may arrive moments before sirens

IDF clarifies that early warning notifications sent by the Home Front Command may sometimes be issued shortly before sirens - or not at all - urges civilians to immediately move closer to protected areas once an advance alert is received.

Of snakes, sirens, and the Megillah

If a siren sounds while we are reading the Megillah and we pause, do we start again or continue from where we left off?

Unique system offers alerts to 'kosher' phones

Jerusalem Municipality announces unique early alert system for 'kosher' phone users, initiated by Mayor Moshe Lion.

Siren in Karmei Tzur

IDF hunts suspected infiltrators near community fence

Siren sounds in Karmei Tzur after two suspects seen near the community fence. Residents ordered into protected spaces as IDF forces search the area and reinforce security.

Shas MK urges:

Ensure Shabbat emergency alerts for religious public

Shas MK Moshe Abutbul demands Defense Minister Israel Katz resolve issue preventing Sabbath-observant Israelis from receiving emergency alerts on Shabbat.

Binyamin region:

Sirens sound in Mevo Horon over suspected infiltration

Sirens sounded in Mevo Horon after surveillance spots three suspicious figures. Residents ordered into protected spaces as IDF forces launch searches for suspected infiltrators.

Sirens in Dead Sea, Negev after missile launch from Yemen

Missile launched from Yemen towards Israel successfully intercepted.

Home Front Command tech issue triggers false alarm across Israel

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.

Sirens in Eilat and Dead Sea

IDF intercepts three drones

Sirens sound in Eilat, the Dead Sea, and Arava regions due to suspected drone infiltrations. IDF confirms the Air Force intercepted a drone over Eilat and two additional suspicious aerial targets over the Arava region.

Sirens in Jerusalem:

Missile from Yemen launched at Israel

Sirens sound in Jerusalem as Houthis launch another missile at Israel.

Missile fired from Yemen intercepted

Sirens activated in central missile after the IDF identified the launch of a missile from Yemen toward Israeli territory.

Sirens in Jerusalem, central Israel after Yemen missile launch

Explosions heard in Jerusalem after missile attack from Yemen at Israel.

Siren in Ariel:

Residents asked to stay indoors, no terrorist infiltration

Siren activated in Ariel as police search for two suspects in a vehicle theft who fled. There is no concern of a security-related incident.

Yom Hazikaron 5785

Thoughts during the siren

Two memorial days fall together each year, to remind us, beyond any doubt, how much it costs us to have our own state, and how much it costs us without.

Hezbollah fires 2 rockets at the Galilee

Red alert sirens sound in Kiryat Shmona and other northern communities at around 8 am. 1 rocket intercepted while the other landed in Lebanon.

Missile launched from Yemen intercepted over Jordan

Sirens activated in central Israel, Gush Etzion, and more areas in response to latest attack by the Houthis in Yemen.

Missile from Yemen sets off sirens in central Israel

Ballistic missile intercepted before entering Israeli airspace in latest attack by the Houthis.

Missile from Yemen sets off sirens in Jerusalem

For 2nd time today, an attack from Yemen activated Red Alert sirens in Israel's capital and other parts of the country.

After 2 months of quiet:

Ballistic missile launched at Israel from Yemen

Red Alert sirens activated in Be'er Sheva, Dimona, and more cities in the Negev as missile fired from Yemen intercepted before reaching Israeli airspace.

False identification:

Interceptor launched at aerial target in Golan Heights

Sirens sounded in the southern Golan Heights due to a suspicious aerial target which was later determined to be a false identification.

Missile launched from Yemen causes sirens in much of north

Sirens heard in Samaria communities after attack from Yemen.

IDF on Houthi missile attack:

Area of sirens to be broadened after late sirens during attack

Investigation determines cause of siren activating 10 minutes late when 16 people were injured in a Houthi ballistic missile attack on Jaffa on Saturday morning.

Missile from Yemen sets off sirens throughout central Israel

Red alert sirens also activated in Samaria by attack from Yemen. Shrapnel from intercepted missile found in Samaria.

2 killed in rocket strike in Nahariya

Sirens sound in much of central and northern Israel after terrorists in Lebanon fire 3 rockets at the Tel Aviv area. 2 killed in direct strike on building in Naharyia.

Rocket explodes in Samaria

20 rockets launched in barrage on northern and central Israel

Explosions heard in Tel Aviv, Ra'anana, following sirens in central Israel. Earlier, sirens were sounded in the Golan Heights and the Upper Galilee due to a suspected infiltration of a hostile aircraft.

Help evacuated families:

When there’s a siren, some kids have a heartbreaking reaction

For this group of kids, hearing a siren provokes a heartbreakingly different reaction.

Barrage fired from Lebanon, sirens in Gush Dan and Sharon

IDF says five projectiles were launched from Lebanon into Israeli territory. Residents of central Israel and the Sharon report hearing explosions, likely as a result of interceptions.

First time:

Hezbollah fires long-range rockets at Samaria

10 rockets fired at Samaria as sirens activate in Samaria communities for the first time since the start of the war.

As sirens sounded:

Son of singer Erez Yehiel killed in traffic accident

Noam Yehiel, 17, the son of famous singer Erez Yehiel, was killed while on his way back to yeshiva when the red alert sirens are believed to have caused a serious traffic accident.

MK Sukkot forced to take cover as sirens activate in north

MK Tzvi Sukkot was on a tour of the north when the Red Alert sirens activated during a Hezbollah attack. 'Absurd situation.'

1st time in 4 months:

Barrage of 8 rockets fired at central Israel from Rafah

Sirens were activated today for the first time in several months in Kfar Saba, Herzliya, and the surrounding areas . Explosions were heard.

26 rockets fired at northern Israel from Lebanon

Dozens of rockets fired by Hezbollah. 12-year-old girl treated for anxiety after sirens activated in multiple communities.

As 2024 begins:

More than 20 rockets fired towards central Israel

Sirens sounded at midnight in central Israel, Judean Lowlands and communities near the Gaza border. 18 rockets intercepted.

Watch:

Siren goes off during Chief Rabbi's lesson

Siren goes off in Kfar Chabad, located in central Israel, during Rabbi David Lau's lesson.

Ashdod:

Girl loses consciousness following air raid siren

EMTs revive 10yo girl who lost consciousness during air raid siren. 'When they arrived at the hospital, her heart began to beat again.'

Direct hit in Ashkelon, boy injured by shrapnel

Firefighters are still working to clear a building that was struck by a rocket about an hour ago.

As IDF withdraws from Jenin:

Five rockets fired from Gaza towards Israel

Remains of one rocket hit home in Sderot, no injuries. IDF strikes targets in Gaza in retaliation.

In some areas of Beit Shemesh, air raid sirens aren't audible

Home Front Command promises to place new siren loudspeakers in distant neighborhoods - within the next year.

MDA ambulances to stop using siren similar to red alert warning

Magen David Adom director general instructs emergency vehicles to prevent use of alarming sound siren to prevent unnecessary public panic.

On Passover night:

Gaza terrorists fire two rockets towards southern Israel

Two rockets fired from the Gaza Strip toward Israeli territory. One launch explodes in Gazan territory, the other in open area.

After Al-Aqsa clashes:

Rocket barrage on southern Israel, IDF bombs Hamas training camp

Sirens sound in communities located near the border with the Gaza Strip and in Sderot. IDF says 16 launches identified.

After Jenin operation:

Rocket fired from Gaza Strip, explodes in Gazan territory

Sirens sound in Kibbutz Nir Am shortly after 3:00 a.m. IDF: Rocket launch identified which seems to have exploded inside the Gaza Strip.

Sirens sounded in Gaza frontier towns

IDF reports machine gun fire likely triggered emergency sirens, says no Iron Dome interceptors launched.

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.