Sirens

What raising my children in Israel is teaching me - opinion

As we celebrate our independence this year, and Jerusalem Day this week, I find that my sense of pride is not only in the state itself but in the next generation who will continue to shape it.

PLAYING WITH Israeli flags ahead of this year’s Independence Day, at Kobi kindergarten in Moshav Yashresh.
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.

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

A MOMENT of stillness as Israel marks 78 years of independence facing a complex reality.

Independence Day: Israel’s sirens signal danger, loss - and a wake-up call

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.

IDF confirms Hezbollah drone caused sirens in northern Israel in violation of ceasefire


WATCH: IDF confirms Iranian missile fragments hit near Kirya, multiple cars ablaze in Ramat Gan

According to the Israel Police and the IDF, no injuries or casualties were reported in the military base hit, while additional falls were reported across central Israel.

Falls reported in central Israel after an Iranian missile attack on April 4, 2026.

Education Minister slams 'extremist, deranged criminals' for trying to enter his home during siren

In the video, one of the individuals can be heard shouting at the gate that they are a teacher, before blaming Kisch for the Iranian attack, and that "these missiles are your fault! Protect me!"

Education minister Yoav Kisch attends Education, Culture, and Sports Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on May 12, 2025.

Sirens during Seder? Rabbis advise on how to observe Passover under fire

Even though Seder night is called “Leil Shimurim” (a night of protection), Israeli Rabbi Yitzhak Yaakov Fuchs explains that we must not rely on miracles when danger is common.

 An illustrative image of a Passover Seder table.

'Helplessness, uncontrollable fear': Romi Gonen shares how Iran war brings back Gaza trauma

“Notice the people outside who need help,” she wrote. “The siren caught me twice on the road, and it immediately threw me back into helplessness and uncontrollable fear.”

Former hostage Romi Gonen speaks to Channel 12's "Uvda" about her experiences in Hamas's terror captivity, December 25, 2025.

Specialist doctor: There is cumulative damage to hearing due to the sirens – even if not immediate

Sirens reach particularly high intensities and experts warn that repeated exposure to such noise may cause cumulative damage to hearing even if it is not felt immediately.

There is cumulative damage to hearing due to the sirens

Six injured as cluster munition fragments hit central Israel amid intense Iranian barrage

Meanwhile, United Hatzalah paramedics successfully performed CPR on a girl, including using a defibrillator, after she fell out of bed during a siren, intending to rush to a sheltered area.

Damage after Iranian missile fragments hit a residence in the Tel Aviv area, March 26, 2026.

Israel issues notice: Ben-Gurion Airport flights likely restricted until at least April 16 - report

Channel 13 reported that Israel issued a NOTAM indicating Ben-Gurion Airport flights may remain restricted until at least April 16 amid ongoing attacks from Iran and Hezbollah.

A British Airways flight at Ben-Gurion Airport, February 25, 2026.

Two wounded in Iranian barrage, missile lands near coastal Israeli city of Hadera

The Israel Electric Corporation said on Wednesday that, despite reports, no damage was done to its infrastructure near Hadera following reported shrapnel impact.

An interceptor is fired toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, March 22, 2026

Life in the stairwell: A Jerusalem war diary - comment

From stairwells to WhatsApp check ins, a Jerusalemite captures life under missile fire, where fear, exhaustion, and moments of humor collide during nights of sirens.

Israelis descend a stairwell towards a "protected space" in Jerusalem amid Israel's war with Iran, March 17, 2026.

Sirens sound in Dimona area, Netanyahu and Trump float talks with Iran

EU to assess Iran war impact on gas supplies at emergency meeting • Several wounded following wave of Hezbollah rockets • Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly unresponsive

Wreckage from a missile impact in Arad. March 23, 2026.