Home Front Command

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem prevented from entering Church of Holy Sepulchre by Israel Police

Pizzaballa, accompanied by the official Guardian of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Fr. Francesco Ielpo, had been proceeding to the church in order to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass.

LATIN PATRIARCH of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, shakes hands with a person, as he passes through an Israeli checkpoint to attend Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem, in the West Bank, on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025.
 An illustrative image of a public safe room in Israel, requiring the ability to climb down a narrow flight of stairs.

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

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

Israel Police operate at the scene of impacted buildings in Beit Shemesh on March 28, 2026.

Nineteen injured near Beit Shemesh, reports of shrapnel impact in Eilat as Iran targets Israel


IDF celebrates new search and rescue unit amid growing tensions with Iran

Nicknamed "The Lion Battalion," this unit was originally formed in response to the October 7th attack.

The "Lion" Brigade in action.

IDF says forces on high alert amid tensions with Iran, no change to public advisories

The IDF has reassured the public of its readiness amid rising tensions with Iran, emphasizing its alert status and preparedness to respond to any changes in the operational situation.

IDF spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin is seen in a switch-over ceremony in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 27, 2025

Israel's home front is prepared for the Iranian threat, IDF colonel stresses

"In terms of fortification, we are prepared. We are trained to respond in the event of an incident," said Col. Neuman.

 Rescue personnel stand next to damaged vehicles as they work at an impact site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, in Rishon Lezion, Israel, June 14, 2025

US may impose blockade on Iran rather than a 'kinetic attack,' expert says

At the same time, both Citrinowicz and Hulata believe that an Iranian response targeting Israel is not inevitable should the US attack the regime.

US Navy ships operate as a joint, multi-domain force with a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, November 13, 2025.

'We are doing everything to bring Ran back': Zamir meets parents of Ran Gvili at IDF's Kirya HQ

Zamir stopped his vehicle and stepped out to talk with the parents of the last Israeli hostage in Gaza, assuring them that the army is "doing everything possible to bring Ran back."

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir with the parents of Ran Gvili.

Next years 'critical' for Israel's earthquake preparedness, Israel Katz warns

After two recent earthquakes, Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered a multi year plan to fortify strategic sites, upgrade warnings, and clarify emergency authority roles.

Israeli security and rescue forces take part in an earthquake drill at Ziv Medical Center, Safed, northern Israel, December 23, 2025; illustrative.

Magnitude 3.7 earthquake strikes northern Israel, Defense Minister calls emergency meeting

Defense Minister Israel Katz called for the Home Front Command and the National Emergency Management Authority to develop a multi-year plan to address earthquake preparedness.

Hammath Tiberias National Park.

IDF spokesperson: We are ready for any scenario in light of increasing regional unrest

As regional tensions rise, the IDF reassures the Israeli public that it is fully prepared for any scenario, urging reliance on official channels for updates.

IDF spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin is seen in a switch-over ceremony in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 27, 2025

Israel's Dead Sea area trembles as 4.2 magnitude earthquake felt

"Immediately go out into the open," the Home Front Command advised those in the area. "If not possible, enter [a] protected room or stairwell."

People enjoy a sunny day at the beach in the Dead Sea, on June 6, 2025.

IDF spokesperson reassures public, no changes to home front instructions amid US-Iran tensions

IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin reassures Israel's public of steady readiness, stressing no changes to home front instructions despite fears of a US attack on Iran.

IDF spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin is seen in a switch-over ceremony in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 27, 2025