Home Front Command

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

Zamir stopped his vehicle and stepped out to talk with the parents of the last Israeli hostage in Gaza, assuring them that the army is "doing everything possible to bring Ran back."

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

IDF spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin is seen in a switch-over ceremony in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 27, 2025

IDF spokesperson: We are ready for any scenario in light of increasing regional unrest


Home Front Command saving civilian lives in Israel - interview

The importance of the Home Front Command's responsibilities has been highlighted in the month since Hamas began its war on Israel.

 Jerusalem District Home Front commander Colonel Amir Ben David.

Israel Rises: Aid platform launched to coordinate volunteer efforts

Israel Rises aims to reduce redundancies and oversights in the nationwide attempt to provide aid to those in need.

Israel Rises homepage.

Live in a private house without a building permit? Construction permit in two weeks

Detached houses are eligible for expedited Safe Room permits, with online applications, ensuring approval in just 14 days.


What will happen in Israel if the IDF strikes Iran?

Home Front Command drilled a scenario in which about 100 civilians would be killed and about a thousand would be wounded.

 Home Front Command soldiers take part in the IDF's "Firm Hand" drill.

Nine-year-old injured in Kochav Ya’acov, IDF rule out terrorist infiltration

The girl was injured after being hit with a stray bullet.

 IDF soldiers operate in the West Bank. May 22, 2023

Unique Israeli radar system used to help locate Turkey earthquake survivors

Camero-Tech’s Xaver 400 radar is specialized for use with buildings and was helpful in the IDF's Turkey mission.

 A member of Israel's search and rescue team uses the Xaver 400 radar from Camero-Tech.

Interior Ministry furthers Israel's earthquake preparedness

Tens of millions of shekels in relief funds were transferred to local municipal authorities, specifically those more at risk to experience earthquakes. 

 Members of the Knesset Honor Guard, Home Front Command, Firefighters, IDF and Israel's Magen David Adom Emergency Medical Services participate in an emergency drill simulating an earthquake near Ashkelon,  on December 19, 2019.

Earthquake death toll in Turkey, Syria passes 25,000

Two-year-old rescued from rubble after 79 hours • Hope for more survivors fades

 A person reacts while sitting on the rubble of a collapsed building, in the aftermath of an earthquake, in Kahramanmaras, Turkey, February 9, 2023

How can you stay safe during an earthquake? Home Front Command explains

The guidelines issued by the Home Front Command cover a variety of bases, including what to do if you're inside a building, inside a vehicle or on a beach.

 Members of the Knesset Honor Guard, Home Front Command, Firefighters, IDF and Israel's Magen David Adom Emergency Medical Services participate in an emergency drill simulating an earthquake near Ashkelon,  on December 19, 2019.

How Israel's experience with search and rescue can help Turkey - explainer

One of the reasons that Israel is equipped to help in these disaster situations is due to its own long experience having to deal with threats of conflict and natural disasters.

 Israeli Home Front Command soldiers take part in a defence drill simulating a building collapse in the northern Israeli city of Tzfat, September 7, 2020.