Home Front Command

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

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

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

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

Hammath Tiberias National Park.

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


Five killed, at least 20 wounded as Iran fires missile salvo at Israel

Twenty eight people were killed in the 12-day war between Israel and Iran, while the IDF estimated that it could have been hundreds.

 Iranian missile falls in Southern Negev; illustrative

Olim left in dark as missile warnings, compensation guidelines remain Hebrew-only

The share of immigrants living in areas hit by recent missile barrages “is very high,” yet key safety and compensation information has not been linguistically accessible to all immigrant communities.

 Israelis sleep in a public shelter at the Tel Aviv municipality as Iran fires ballistic missiles at Israel. on June 17 2025.

IDF: Unlikely Iran can fire 100 missiles at once anymore; Home Front restrictions might relax

The statement was made after the US bombed Iran's most important remaining nuclear facility at Fordow, and the Islamic Republic's "best shot" retaliation late Sunday morning.

 An apartment building in Tel Aviv was destroyed by an Iranian rocket on June 16, 2023.

IDF raises nationwide threat level, restricts activities

This followed a situational assessment, approved by Defense Minister Israel Katz, following US Air Force airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

 IDF Home Front Command issues orders for essential-only activity nationwide, June 22, 2025.

IDF Home Front Command lifts some defense restrictions in central Israel

Under the restrictions, schools and kindergartens remained closed across the country. However, most workplaces were allowed to operate normally.

  IDF Home Front Command Search and Rescue teams conducting rescue operations at missile impact sites in central Israel, June 15, 2025.

WATCH: At least 31 injured, three seriously in Haifa as Iran fires missile barrage nationwide

MDA later updated that a 51-year-old woman from Karmiel died from a heart attack after sirens were activated.

Emergency personnel hold dogs on a leash at an impact site following Iran's missile strike on Israel, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, in Haifa, Israel, June 20, 2025

IAF intercepts three Iranian drones near Dead Sea

Iran has launched at least 1,000 drones against Israel since Operation Rising Lion began last Friday.

 A Shahed 129 drone, on exhibition in Tehran, 2019; illustrative.

Iran exploits Israel's urban defense challenges as it seeks to terrorize civilians - analysis

The Ramat Gan strike is yet another example of how bad things can get here. We have air defenses, but they can’t stop every attack.

 Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit and caused damage in Ramat Gan, June 19, 2025.

Leket Israel adapts strategy, buys, distributes meals for the needy amid Iran war

By mapping food insecurity in real time with nonprofit and municipal partners, Leket responds to the evolving crisis, ensuring continued delivery of food to those in need.

 Volunteers help sort and package food for those in need.

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.

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