Shelter
Shelter gaps in Israel’s old neighborhoods leave Israelis scrambling for protected spaces
While Israel has required buildings since 1969 to include a communal shelter and buildings from 1993 to include safe rooms, over half of Israeli homes did not have them in 2024.
Ministry publishes list of mikvaot with shelters nearly two weeks into war, following ITIM appeal
Vigilant and united: Israel’s homefront resilience will decide outcome of Iran war - editorial
Petition calls for emergency evacuation for disabled, elderly Israelis amid Iran missile threat
Five essential items for the protected space – a practical guide for a comfortable and safe stay
Preparing the protected space isn’t just about safety - it also means creating a calm, comfortable environment for the whole family, especially during cold nights.
Seventeen hospitalized after fires break out in two bomb shelters in central Israel
The municipality said that at this stage, 16 families had been evacuated from the building to a nearby school, where they would receive initial assistance from municipal teams.
The safe room doesn’t have to feel like a bunker – how to upgrade it easily
How to turn a technical concrete room into a warm, harmonious space? With simple design choices – from textiles to smart storage – the safe room can feel like any other room in the house.
Over 1,000 injured since Saturday: Health Ministry summarizes first days of Operation Roaring Lion
As of 7 a.m. on March 5, 2026, 145 people remain hospitalized or are currently being treated in emergency departments, the ministry said.
'The sirens were almost a sickening countdown': Learning to live with fear in Israel
A personal reflection on terror, togetherness, and the fragile comfort of community
As Iran keeps attacking Israel, kids at home need to be entertained as sirens ring out
Back and forth to the shelters, with children who are out of school, they need to be entertained and reassured.
Single in the bomb shelter? This Israeli app lets you look for love during war with Iran
Once Operation Roaring Lion started, Hooked's developers quickly adapted it to where it was needed most: bomb shelters.
A Purim party in a shelter: Minnie Mouse and songs amid ballistic missiles
Imagine your children being awakened after the bath-story-bedtime routine, not by street noise like a passing ambulance, but by sirens announcing that missiles were hurtling towards you.
Megillah in the Miklat: Tel Aviv moves Purim underground as Operation Roaring Lion rages
Despite Operation Roaring Lion, Israelis continue to celebrate Purim in shelters and homes, with community efforts to ensure the mitzvot are fulfilled, including sending gift packages to the needy.
Under renewed missile fire, Israel’s civilian vulnerabilities resurface - analysis
State Comptroller audit highlights structural gaps in shelters, schools, and hospitals as Israel faces renewed missile attacks.
