Home Front Command

IDF Home Front Command to extend siren warning times for Hezbollah rockets

This could double the amount of time that Israelis have to reach a sheltered area in the event of Hezbollah terrorists launching rockets towards Israeli civilian locations.

An N12 News infographic detailing how the IDF Home Front Command could extend the warning time that Israelis have to reach shelter when Hezbollah fires rockets from Lebanon, March 27, 2026.
Shelters, Protected Space, Israelis Taking Cover in an Underground Parking Lot in Tel Aviv.

Beyond the Headlines: Protecting body and soul - opinion

Former Israeli Foreign Minister Moshe Arens (R) and former Ambassador to the United States Zalman Shoval listen to a question as they attend an event at the National Press Club in Washington, February 15, 2001.

The unsung architect of Israel's home front resilience - opinion

A vendor continues selling at Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market during the war with Iran, March 2026.

Under Iran fire, Israel’s basic cost-of-living gaps run deeper than income data suggests - study


How did the Houthis hit Ramon Airport with a drone? - analysis

It appears that this latest attack employed complex diversion and surprise tactics to achieve the Houthis' goals.

 PALESTINIANS ARE being threatened if they fly out of Ramon Airport, according to the Palestinian transportation minister

'Together we will rebuild the North': IDF Northern Command head reaffirms commitment to its defense

"Returning home and beginning the school year, even in the shadow of war, is a source of pride," Maj.-Gen. Rafi Milo said, "it is a testament to strength, steadfastness, and an unbreakable spirit.

 Smoke billows over northern Israel after rockets were fired from Lebanon, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, by Israel's border with Lebanon, May 17, 2024.

'The test of our lives': Home Front Command officers share unit's successes during Israel-Iran war

Col. (res.) Yossi Pinto, and Maj. A described how the Search and Rescue Brigade were able to operate and react to the impact of Iran's ballistic missile barrages.

 Commander of the Home Front Command's Search and Rescue Brigade, Colonel (res.) Yossi Pinto during a presentation; illustrative.

IDF shuffles several General Staff positions

Northern and Home Front Commands, Depth Corps, Planning Directorate, Military Colleges, and Technological and Logistics Directorate were among the positions with new commanders appointed.

 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir with the IDF's General Staff Forum, June 24, 2025.

A disgraceful national carrier: El Al left many Israelis stranded - opinion

The government has the power to nationalize industries, particularly in times of crisis or when deemed strategically important.

 El Al aircraft

Birthright Israel to resume summer trips following Israel-Iran ceasefire

"Our commitment to connecting Jewish young adults to Israel is stronger than ever, and we expect thousands of participants to arrive from now through the end of the summer season."

 Birthright Israel participants who arrived from the US.

Sleep deprived and pushing through: The view from central Israel amid Iran missiles - opinion

Israelis were jolted awake on June 13, and for the weeks that followed, they were not able to catch a full night's sleep and spent their days running to and from shelters, extracting a heavy toll.

 People take shelter in an underground light rail station in Tel Aviv during ongoing missile attacks from Iran, June 17, 2025.

Israel's cultural institutions, theaters bounce back after Iran war

Museums and galleries are welcoming visitors once again after the 12 day Israel-Iran war.

 THE JERUSALEM International Film Festival will proceed on July 17.

Tefillin of Iranian missile attack victim found, returned to daughters

The mayor of Bat Yam confirmed that the tefillin were found in good condition, with a few small tears.

 The tefillin of Michael (Miki) Nahum, a 61-year-old father of four who was killed when an Iranian missile struck his apartment building last week, have been located and returned to his daughters

Netanyahu, Katz order IDF to present plan preventing Hamas from looting GHF's aid shipments in Gaza

CIA director confirms severe damage to Iran's nuclear program • Witkoff: We will have big announcements on countries coming into the Abraham Accords • Israelis riot in Ramallah area

 Trucks carrying aid from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation are seen at the Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and the Gaza Strip, May 27, 2025; illustrative.