Home Front Command

Inside the legal battle: High Court rules on wartime protests and freedom of speech - explainer

The legal battle over Saturday’s anti-war protests explores the tension between wartime security restrictions and the right to protest. The High Court’s intervention sets a significant precedent.

Israelis protest against the war in Jerusalem during the war between Israel, Iran and Hezbollah, April 4, 2026.
Smoke rises following a reported shrapnel hit on Ramat Hovav's industrial zone, April 5, 2026.

Missile shrapnel hits southern Israel following latest barrage from Iran, no injuries reported

Israelis protest against the war in Jerusalem during the war between Israel, Iran and Hezbollah, April 4, 2026.

Anti-war protests held across Israel under wartime gathering limits

Jenn Lewin (left) and daughters  in taba.

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


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.

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. 

 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.

 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.

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. 

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.

 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.

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