Rocket Sirens

IDF to extend time to reach shelter in 49 northern Israel communities

For 46 communities, the time will be extended from 30 to 45 seconds. For another three communities, it will be extended to a full minute.

|ByTZVI JASPER
Anti-missile batteries fire interception missiles toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 24, 2026.
An Israeli emergency responder inspects the impact of an Iranian missile strike at an apartment in Ramat Gan, March.

Behind the 'secret sauce' of Israeli resilience Americans cannot grasp - comment

As sirens sound and life resumes within hours, Israeli resilience reveals a society shaped by constant threat

|ByERIC R. MANDEL
Israelis take cover around a small, overcrowded bomb shelter in a public park as sirens sound during Iranian missile attacks on April 6, 2026 in Hod Hasharon, central Israel.

Israelis suffer negative effects on health-related behavior due to Iran war - study

A Hebrew University study found that during the war, Israelis struggled with increased consumption of ultra-processed foods and a decrease in sleep and physical activity.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israelis take cover in a public shelter in the northern Israeli city of Safed as a siren sounds warning of incoming missiles fired into Israel, March 10, 2026

IDF Home Front Command extends siren warning times for Hezbollah rockets in North

In 22 locations in the Golan Heights, the time will be extended from "immediate" to 15-30 seconds, depending on the town.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Iron Dome, Israel's best defense, works overtime to protect population

The Media Line sat down with Maj. (res.) Libby Weiss, spokesperson for the IDF to delve into the role and effectiveness of the Iron Dome and the challenges the IDF faces.

OCTOBER 23, 2023ByFELICE FRIEDSON/THE MEDIA LINE
The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 2023

Shocked city: How Jerusalem was shaken by Hamas rocket sirens

While much of Israel is, unfortunately, no stranger to rocket attacks, Jerusalem has been “lucky,” which is why the air raid sirens on October 7 were such a shock.

OCTOBER 13, 2023ByERICA SCHACHNE
Jerusalem's nearly empty streets as Israel goes to war.

IDF soldier Matanya Elster killed in Hezbollah missile attack

Hezbollah-affiliated media outlets claimed a drone had been launched toward Israel from Lebanon on Thursday.

OCTOBER 12, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
An Israeli Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) is seen at Israel's border with Lebanon as tension mounts between the countries, in northern Israel, October 11, 2023.

Israel strikes in Gaza after rockets fired toward Jerusalem, West Bank

Israeli Air Force fighter jets struck four Islamic Jihad military outposts as well as mortar and rocket launch sites in the Gaza Strip.

MAY 12, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rocket debris found about 400 meters from the Gush Etzion settlement of Bat Ayin, on May 12, 2023

Israel in crisis: Political, security stress threaten peace of mind

A lot of circumstances can lead to stress and, unfortunately, the nature of Israel doesn’t help prevent that. But eventually, the sirens are quiet.

APRIL 15, 2023ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI
POLICE BLAST water cannons to disperse protesters in Tel Aviv, March 27.

Israeli home hit by rocket: 'I don't want to raise my child like this'

Hebrew language media reported that at least 9 rockets have been fired in the early hours of Friday morning. 

APRIL 7, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, TZVI JOFFRE
Streaks of light are seen as Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercept rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from Ashkelon, April 7, 2023.

Massive rocket barrage fired from Lebanon into Israel on Passover

One Israeli injured by shrapnel, another while seeking shelter • Netanyahu convenes security cabinet with top IDF officials

APRIL 6, 2023ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, TAL SPUNGIN, HANAN LISCHINSKY, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Firefighters try to extinguish a fire caused after a rocket fired from Lebanon hit near the Israeli town of Shlomi, April 6, 2023

Breaking Dawn: International Jewish organizations stand with Israel

"No group which seeks the elimination of the Jewish state can be allowed to thrive along its borders," said the Jewish Federations of North America.

AUGUST 7, 2022ByZVIKA KLEIN
Firefighters try to extinguish a fire caused after a rocket fired from Gaza Strip hit a field near Sderot, southern Israel, on August 6, 2022.

Over 350 rockets fired toward Israel, sirens sound in Tel Aviv

Islamic Jihad renewed rocket launches toward central Israel following a barrage on Gaza border communities on Saturday.

AUGUST 5, 2022ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Israeli police inspect a vehicle that was damaged following rockets attack from Gaza towards Israel in Ashkelon, Israel August 6, 2022.

Was Iran behind siren cyberattacks in Jerusalem, Eilat?

A diplomatic source said the hacker identity is uncertain, but suspicions have been raised that the cyberattack was carried out by Iran.

JUNE 20, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Rocket siren system in Israel