Shelter

IDF: Even after two Iran wars, will take Israel 30 years to provide nationwide shelters

There is currently no plan, even under consideration, to try to achieve full nationwide protection within two to five years, or anything close to that time period.

People take cover in a bomb shelter from incoming missiles fired from Iran in Holon, March 17, 2026; illustrative.
Woman in distress.

Bat Melech reports spike in domestic violence hotline calls during wartime

Anti-missile batteries fire interception missiles toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 24, 2026.

IDF to extend time to reach shelter in 49 northern Israel communities

LEARNING IN the bomb shelter.

Beyond the headlines: Finding an anchor in the shelter - opinion


A week into ceasefire, Israelis’ storied resilience is tested by questions about what was gained

Many Israelis are embracing a return to normalcy, but their feelings also include little sense of victory or stability, and a great deal of dread about what’s to come.

People enjoy the beach in Tel Aviv, following a ceasefire agreement between United States and Iran, April 9, 2026.

What an Israeli bomb shelter can teach about fear, patience, and survival - opinion

Sometimes, even a short stay in a shelter can be educational and inspirational.

IMPATIENT ISRAELIS that we are, it’s hard to wait for the all-clear announcements

When there is nowhere safe to run

Tenufa Bakehila is racing to repair unsafe shelters across Israel as rockets fall.

Tenufa Bakehila worker making shelter safe and accessible

A moment for ourselves: The balcony becomes a sanctuary of calm and breath

Ahead of Passover, the balcony takes on a new meaning: A personal space where one can pause, breathe, and enjoy the outdoors without losing privacy, with greenery and layered heights creating depth.

Balcony, Carcom Landscape Design.

Passover in the shadow of war: Celebrating freedom amidst strife - editorial

The Seder this year is the equivalent of a big hug – an embrace that includes family, familiar food eaten only once a year, and the rituals and songs that connect us to the past and to each other.

 An illustrative image of a Passover Seder plate.

Instead of playing Roblox in the shelter: Reservist develops AI environment with his son

During a break in fighting, a reserve officer replaced screen time with AI learning with his son and friends, and created Yuvi LAB. The platform lets users build and play applications.

AI development environment for children Yuvi LAB.

How safe are Israel’s safe rooms? - analysis

Following the tragedies last year in Petah Tikva, the Home Front Command explained that this was an extreme event and that safe rooms cannot withstand direct hits.

 An illustrative image of a public safe room in Israel, requiring the ability to climb down a narrow flight of stairs.

An Iranian missile wounded a doctor and baby, now 100 shelters are heading to the Negev

The move by the IDF Home Front Command comes after appeals by local council heads and residents to address the lack of protection in the area.

A semi-portable bomb shleter is set up near a caravan in this unrecognized village on March 21, 2024 in Wadi Alnaam, Israel.

Live from the mamad: Laughter is the best medicine amid war

Even comedic masters of timing don’t stand a chance if their set is interrupted by air raid sirens. 

(L TO R) Ana Vincenti, Moe Braun, Martin Winiar, and Hanna Castiel TLV fan Stav Setty.

Israelis rush for tents and mattresses: What’s behind the surge in demand?

Emergency gear purchases rose 20% since the operation began. Israelis are preparing for extended stays in shelters with tents, mattresses, flashlights, and thermal clothing.

Shelters, Protected Space, Israelis Taking Cover in an Underground Parking Lot in Tel Aviv.