Shelter

Two new adolescent units open at WIZO shelter for survivors of domestic violence

Until now, older teenagers accompanying their mothers were often forced to remain behind or live in conditions that did not meet their developmental needs.

 Efrat Sharabi from the Welfare Ministry, WIZO chairperson Anita Friedman, WIZO Australia federation president Michele Spiro, and World WIZO president Anat Vidor.
Many Israelis saw their lives turned upside down with no warning, as rocket sirens sounded at all hours of the day and night, forcing millions into bomb shelters. Here, Israelis take shelter in a public underground facility during an Iranian ballistic missile barrage in Tel Aviv in June.

Rocket fire from Gaza has subsided, but Israelis are still on alert

 Jewish settlers next to the remains of a ballistic missile fired from Iran, at a settlement in the West Bank, June 29, 2025

Ankara tightens shelter regulations after report on Israel-Iran War leaves authorities concerned

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman.

Official says Liberman's warning on Iranian actions during Sukkot misleading


Learning under fire: How smart shelter can protect and educate students in Ukraine

By sustaining offline study during alerts, CLUST SPACE preserves knowledge, reduces anxiety, and keeps Ukraine’s human capital growing.

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Unclear compensation, lack of bomb shelters: 700 complaints filed to comptroller during Iran attack

The comptroller received 700 complaints just between June 13 and July 14, tallying to 303 cases. Of them, 51.7% were resolved.

The aftermath of an Iranian missile strike in Bat Yam, central Israel, June 15, 2025

Infant among three killed in Russian attack that sets ablaze seat of Ukraine government

Kyiv's Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a fire broke out at the government building in the city center after the attack, which began with drones raining down, followed by missile strikes.

Emergency workers extinguish a fire in an apartment building that was damaged during a Russian drone strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine September 7, 2025.

Inspired by lack of protection in Arab towns, new app helps all Israelis find nearby shelters

Harmony SOS, an Arab-led initiative, provides real-time shelter information during missile attacks, saving lives and fostering solidarity in Israel.

Harmony SOS employees

Harmony SOS shelter locator app: A lifeline for Arab communities in crisis

Harmony SOS was born as missiles soared above Israeli skies. In response, three young Arab citizens created a mobile App.

Harmony SOS employees

The elderly: Israel’s quiet front line - opinion

The elderly are not on the sidelines of society; they are its core.

RESIDENTS OF Mediterranean Towers in Jerusalem present members of the Border Police with sufganiyot on Hanukkah. Let us remember: The heart, even at an advanced age, remains open, the writer affirms.

Months after launch, Israel’s ‘Northern Shield’ initiative completes only 30% of shelters

As of the latest update, 600 safe rooms are under construction out of the 1,900 planned for communities within zero to one kilometer of the Israel-Lebanon border.

The Northern Shield program (Magen Hatzafon) builds bomb shelters in northern borden communities,

Innovation in the shelter: Outdated bomb shelters turn into technological learning centers

Gordon Innovative Pedagogy, a leading company in the field of technological education under the Gordon Academic College of Education, presents a timely and innovative project for the Israeli reality.

 An innovative shelter

If we don’t laugh, we’ll cry: Humor as a sign of resilience in Israel - opinion

Israelis manage to find humor in everyday life, even during the scariest of times.

 IN BAT YAM, following an Iranian missile strike there last month, a sign reads: ‘Bat Yam is strong. Israel is winning!’ Says the writer: ‘Despite the divisiveness, I continue to find myself in awe of the Israeli nation’s resilience.’

A cultural experience: Meeting neighbors in the bomb shelter during war with Iran - comment

Now, with the restrictions finally lifted, I only hope that life returns to some kind of normality, that we can resume our daily routines, and that I can meet and get to know my neighbors.

 People check their phones in a Jerusalem bomb shelter.