Civilians in Israel were thrown into a state of emergency after IAF airstrikes against Iran early Friday, which led to a significant Iranian response. Workplaces were shuttered, schools closed, and many have taken to sleeping in bomb shelters.
Many resources exist in Israel, but are not always easy to find, especially for those who do not speak Hebrew. Below is a list of some of the places people in Israel can find help for the various challenges created by the state of emergency:
In case of emergency
You can reach Israeli emergency services at the following phone numbers
Israel Police: 100
Emergency medical treatment: 101
Fire Department: 102
Home Front Command
The Home Front Command provides resources and information in English. You can find these on their English-language website here.
You can also reach the command by calling 104
How to find the shelter closest to you
Most municipalities provide online maps of the shelters within their bounds. Some, but not all, provide maps and lists in English which you can find by googling "city name + shelters". If your municipality does not provide a map in a language you can understand, you can call the municipal information line, and they can provide you with the relevant information. Most municipalities can be reached by calling 106.
Property damage following Iran strikes
The Tax Authority is charged with handling cases of property damage. Representatives come to the scene of strikes to assess damage and provide immediate help. You can also reach them by phone at *4954
Or on their website here.
Mental health resources
NATAL 24/7 hotline - *3362
KeepOlim Tikva support line (for olim and lone soldiers) - 0747751433
Online here.
The State Comptroller
The State Comptroller will help those who were harmed and have not received proper care from public institutions. The hotline is operational between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday through Thursday.
You can reach them by calling 02-6665199, or by WhatsApp at 050-3885422
Economy and Industry Ministry hotline
The Economy and Industry Ministry hotline can help with information about price control items during emergencies, information about branches of food retailers that are open, information for small and medium businesses, and information about industry and imports.
You can reach them between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. at *6586