Rocket Sirens

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.
US President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 19, 2026.

US-Iran tensions rise as both sides threaten attacks on Gulf energy facilities

Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a missile fired from Iran toward Israel caused damage in Tel Aviv, March 22, 2026

One killed in North, 15 wounded in Tel Aviv area in Iranian, Hezbollah barrage

 IDF troops from the 91st Division operating in Southern Lebanon, published on March 16, 2025.

Ex-Home Front Command chief of staff: Civilians face shelter-or-slaughter dilemma amid threats


Israel-Hamas war: What happened on day 201?

IDF strikes launchers in Gaza humanitarian area • Jewish French woman allegedly raped, kidnapped to 'avenge Palestine' • IDF Rafah op. appears imminent

 Protesters in Tel Aviv demanding a hostage deal, April 24, 2024

Israel tries to return to old routines when everything has changed - opinion

Returning to old roles when nothing is the same

 OUR SENSE of routine, safety, and comfort has been shattered for now

IDF launches massive assault on Hezbollah positions amid fire on North

The IDF struck a Hezbollah military compound and other infrastructures in addition to several launchpads placed along the border.

 Members of the Galilee Immediate Intervention Unit train in urban warfare in the Golan Heights on December 28, 2023

IDF targets Hezbollah, missile from Lebanon hits inside Israel

A rocket from Lebanon hit a structure at the outskirts of Kibbutz Dovev in Israel's north.

 Smoke and flares during an exchange of fire between the IDF and Hezbollah terrorists on the border between Israel and Lebanon, November 12, 2023.

Israel-Hamas war: Thoughts amid the biggest rocket barrage in Israel - opinion

The alerts continued for my entire walk – at least 10 minutes. This meant there were hundreds of rockets in the air and thousands of Israelis running for cover.

 SMALL CHILDREN play at a kindergarten inside a bomb shelter in central Israel earlier this month.

Iron Dome, Israel's best defense, works overtime to protect population

The Media Line sat down with Maj. (res.) Libby Weiss, spokesperson for the IDF to delve into the role and effectiveness of the Iron Dome and the challenges the IDF faces.

 The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 2023

Shocked city: How Jerusalem was shaken by Hamas rocket sirens

While much of Israel is, unfortunately, no stranger to rocket attacks, Jerusalem has been “lucky,” which is why the air raid sirens on October 7 were such a shock.

 Jerusalem's nearly empty streets as Israel goes to war.

IDF soldier Matanya Elster killed in Hezbollah missile attack

Hezbollah-affiliated media outlets claimed a drone had been launched toward Israel from Lebanon on Thursday.

 An Israeli Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) is seen at Israel's border with Lebanon as tension mounts between the countries, in northern Israel, October 11, 2023.

Israel strikes in Gaza after rockets fired toward Jerusalem, West Bank

Israeli Air Force fighter jets struck four Islamic Jihad military outposts as well as mortar and rocket launch sites in the Gaza Strip.

Rocket debris found about 400 meters from the Gush Etzion settlement of Bat Ayin, on May 12, 2023

Israel in crisis: Political, security stress threaten peace of mind

A lot of circumstances can lead to stress and, unfortunately, the nature of Israel doesn’t help prevent that. But eventually, the sirens are quiet.

 POLICE BLAST water cannons to disperse protesters in Tel Aviv, March 27.