Home Front Command

Reverse exodus: How the Iran war turned Egypt's Taba into Israelis’ escape route

Amid war with Iran, thousands of Israelis and tourists leave Israel through Taba in a modern-day reverse Exodus.

|ByINBAL AHARONI
Jenn Lewin (left) and daughters in taba.
AN EL AL flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 14, 2025.

Israeli industry groups seek priority outbound flights for business delegations amid wartime limits

The request was made in a formal letter to the head of the Home Front Command, as recent wartime rules have sharply limited departures from Ben-Gurion Airport.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A protester with a poster featuring a picture of late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on his head joins a demonstration with Houthi supporters in solidarity with Iran and Lebanon, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Sanaa, Yemen March 6, 2026.

Iran pushes Houthis toward Red Sea attacks as Israel keeps restrictions unchanged

The Houthis' further actions could depend on whether or not the United States escalates its own strikes against the Iranian regime as a part of Operation Epic Fury.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, GOLDIE KATZ
Right-wing activist Mordechai David protests against demonstrators during an anti-government and anti-war protest at Habima Square in Tel Aviv, March 28, 2026.

Israel Police arrest twenty-one as anti-war protests grow despite broad support for Iran war

Protests took place in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, and Beersheba, as a survey found broad but uneven support among Jewish Israelis for Operation Roaring Lion.

|ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF

Why the IDF is removing home front restrictions after 1,000 drones, 400 missiles - analysis

The Islamic Republic has fired over 400 ballistic missiles and launched over 1,000 drones against Israel, with fewer than 30 missile hits in civilian areas, killing around 25 people.

JUNE 18, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Anti-missile system fires interception missiles as missiles fired from Iran as seen from the West Bank, June 18, 2025.

Home Front Command eases security restrictions put in place due to Iran threat

The changes will be effective from Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, at 18:00 until Friday, June 20th, 2025, at 20:00. 

JUNE 18, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Updated IDF security guidelines for residents of Israel.

'These sirens could have been an email': Iran strikes bring out the best on Israeli social media

Israelis took to social media to vent, express fear, and try to laugh instead of crying as they were thrust into a frightening new reality.

JUNE 17, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israelis take cover at a parking lot in Tel Aviv, as a siren is heard across Israeli warning of incoming ballistic missiles fired from Iran, June 17, 2025.

Sirens sound across central Israel, West Bank in Iranian missile fire

The Monday afternoon missile launch from Iran marked the second barrage of the day fired into Israeli territory.

JUNE 17, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Smoke rises from a fire following a missile attack from Iran, in Herzliya, Israel, June 17, 2025

Why is IDF Home Front reducing Iran missile warning time window? - explainer

Home Front Command will continue to send a message when it is safe to exit the shelter. 

JUNE 17, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Rescue forces at the scene where a missile launched from Iran fell in the city of Safed, June 16, 2025

Late night rocket barrage from Iran lands in open area

The IDF announced that after a situational assessment, the Home Front Command published that it is now allowed to leave protected spaces in all areas across the country.

JUNE 17, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, MAARIV
An interceptor flies in the sky as missiles from Iran are fired to Israel, as seen from Tel Aviv, Israel, June 17, 2025

Five killed, at least 87 wounded from Iranian missile barrage on central Israel

Eight civilians were killed during Iran's missile attack on Sunday night, including three in Haifa.

JUNE 16, 2025ByGADI ZAIG, 103FM
First responders arrive at the scene of a hit from an Iranian missile in central Israel, June 16, 2025.

Israel shuts down schools, workplaces, and air travel amid nationwide emergency

Most workplaces have been ordered to close, with only vital sectors and emergency services permitted to continue operations.

JUNE 15, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Aerial shots of the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit and caused damage in Rishon Lezion, June 14, 2025

IDF will issue 10-minute warning ahead of expected Iranian missile attack

The IDF aims to provide at least a 10-minute warning before Iran’s counterattack, but advises people to stay close to safe areas due to uncertain intelligence.

JUNE 13, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
People wave flags next to an Iranian missile on display during the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 10, 2025.

Missile from Yemen intercepted by IDF, fragments hit kindergarten roof in northern Israel

The military stated that the public is instructed to follow the guidelines issued by the Home Front Command.

MAY 2, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
"Red Alert" rocket warnings across northern Israel due to missile launched from Yemen, May 2, 2025.