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

IDF intercepts Houthi cluster bomb missile that triggered sirens across central Israel

Army Radio added that this was the first time that the Houthis managed to fire a missile that triggered sirens in Israel after the IDF killed top Houthi leaders in Sanaa last week.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An Iron Dome launcher fires an interceptor missile as rockets are fired from Gaza, in Sderot, Israel, May 10, 2023.

IDF intercepts Houthi missile fired on Friday, fragments fall in central Israeli backyard

The military stated that the incident was under review and that several attempts were made to intercept the missile. 

AUGUST 22, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The scene where fragments of a ballistic missile fired from Yemen hit an open area in Moshav Ginaton, central Israel, August 23, 2025

Former hostage Ilana Gritzwesky holds symbolic 'wedding' for partner still in Hamas captivity

"Matan. If you weren't taken, we could've been married. I don't stop thinking about what was taken from us in just one day. Our world was changed, and you were taken from me," Gritzwesky said.

AUGUST 17, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Captivity survivor Ilana Gritzwesky holds a mock 'wedding' for her boyfriend, Matan Zangauker, who is still held by Hamas in Gaza, during a demonstration in Tel Aviv, August 17, 2025.

Sa'ar calls for hostage release at UN, Netanyahu to discuss full Gaza occupation

Five wanted terrorists captured in West Bank raids • UN to hold emergency session for hostages • Sa'ar pushes against demands that Zamir comply with gov't on Gaza

AUGUST 5, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks to the media as he arrives at the 5th EU-Southern Neighbourhood Ministerial meeting in Brussels, Belgium, July 14, 2025

Harmony SOS shelter locator app: A lifeline for Arab communities in crisis

Harmony SOS was born as missiles soared above Israeli skies. In response, three young Arab citizens created a mobile App.

AUGUST 5, 2025ByGIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
Harmony SOS employees

IDF kills Hezbollah terrorist in s. Lebanon, IDF announces death of St.-Sgt. Amit Cohen

Guterres 'appalled' by conditions in Gaza • Bedouin civilians leave Syria's Sweida as tense truce holds • Rocket sirens in Nir Am false alarm, IDF says • IDF tanks enter Deir al-Balah

JULY 21, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah visits Bint Jbeil, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect, in southern Lebanon, November 27, 2024.

Katz pushes bill improving IDF soldiers' conditions, Iran to hold nuclear talks with Europe

IDF shares footage of Gazans cheering for Israeli soldiers • IDF disputes Hamas casualties count in Gaza • Israeli recounts emotional encounter with Iranians at Tomorrowland

JULY 20, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip, July 20, 2025.

Netanyahu confirms Israeli strike on Gaza church, US 'did not support' Israel's actions in Syria

Police collect testimony from Rotter victim in US with FBI • US strikes reportedly only destroyed one of three Iranian nuclear sites • French court rules for release of Lebanese terrorist

JULY 17, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
THE SANCTIONS imposed on Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (right) and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir are galling, and the accusation of ‘settler violence’ is false, the writer argues.

Single ballistic missile launched at Israel from Iran, no injuries reported

Israeli journalist Amit Segal reported that just one rocket had been launched from Iran, and that it was intercepted.

JUNE 23, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Foreign workers take shelter in an underground shelter in Tel Aviv, during ongoing missile attacks from Iran, June 22, 2025.

Bat Yam's spirits remain strong, mayor tells 'Post' as city recovers from brutal Iran bombings

A major challenge is handling the disaster and knowing it could happen again tomorrow, or in an hour, Bat Yam Mayor Tzvika Brot told The Post.

JUNE 19, 2025ByEVE YOUNG
Bat Yam Mayor Tzvika Brot at the site of an Iranian missile strike on Bat Yam.