Shelter
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.
Beyond the headlines: Finding an anchor in the shelter - opinion
A week into ceasefire, Israelis’ storied resilience is tested by questions about what was gained
What an Israeli bomb shelter can teach about fear, patience, and survival - opinion
From five star to one star bomb shelters - a wartime review
Israel's bomb shelters vary in size, comfort level, and ambiance.
Several IDF soldiers refuse to report to posts due to lack of bomb shelters
According to the report, the issue of inadequate protection on IDF bases is widespread, with one soldier noting, "When there's a siren, we put on helmets and pray."
Standing Together activists place first shelters in unrecognized Negev Bedouin villages
In the span of a week during June, 2025, a funding campaign for the shelters had raised more than NIS 500,000 through small donations from thousands of citizens.
Brand news: Maintaining quality of life in the safe room and in the shelter
From powerful air purifiers and backup batteries to dream catchers for peaceful sleep – all the solutions to stay connected, protected and comfortable even in challenging moments.
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
The announcement came after days in which women were left without a clear official tool to determine which facilities met wartime safety requirements.
Vigilant and united: Israel’s homefront resilience will decide outcome of Iran war - editorial
As Israel faces mounting attacks from Iran, the real challenge lies within: political infighting and internal divisions threaten to undermine the nation’s unity and resolve in a prolonged conflict.
Petition calls for emergency evacuation for disabled, elderly Israelis amid Iran missile threat
A petition urges Israel's High Court to implement an evacuation plan for disabled and elderly citizens unable to reach shelters during missile alerts.
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.
