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Foreign hacktivists pretend to be Home Front Command to infiltrate Israeli phones

A pro-Palestinian hacktivist group, originating from Iran, has been able to send SMS messages en masse to thousands of Israelis, often pretending to be messages from Home Front Command; Experts say installing anything or clicking on the wrong link from these messages could insert spyware onto someone's phone, making the person easier to track

Raphael Kahan | 10.29.24

Why we wait 10 minutes after rocket sirens: The physics of shrapnel risk

Home Front Command advises staying sheltered for 10 minutes after sirens to avoid potential rocket debris; but why 10 minutes? How is this connected to fragment size? And what factors can increase the spread of shrapnel on the ground?

Yogev Israeli | 10.28.24

IDF holds steady on public safety guidelines despite strikes on Iran

'Our defensive and offensive capabilities are fully mobilized,' IDF spokesperson says; 'We will do whatever necessary to defend the State of Israel and the people of Israel'

Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner | 10.26.24

IDF tightens restrictions in central Israel after eliminating Hezbollah leader

In first statement since Nasrallah assassination, army says gatherings in central Israel limited to 1,000 people, though schools will remain open; 'This isn't over yet,' warns military spokesperson Hagari

Lior Ohana | 09.28.24

Cyberattack sends Israelis rushing for cover with fake emergency texts

IDF clarifies not source of error-riddled messages falsely attributed to Home Front Command; more menacing messages follow, including one allegedly from 'Nasrallah,' reading, 'Say goodbye to your loved ones'

Korin Elbaz-Alush | 09.19.24

המבנה שלפי הדיווחים בו חוסל איסמעיל הנייה בטהרן, איראן

IDF, others in region on high alert over fear of Iranian revenge; no change in security guidelines for civilians

IDF spokesman does not comment on assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, but says 'there was no other aerial strike, not a missile and not an Israeli drone, in the entire Middle East that night'; Says of hostages, marking 300th day in captivity: 'Their return is our supreme mission'

Yael Ciechanover | 08.01.24

Upper Galilee resident told to be vigilant, avoid crowds

Local council warns Israelis in the area after consultation with the IDF Home Front Command; warning comes hours after drone strike kills two in South Lebanon

Lior El-Hai, Lior Ben Ari | 07.29.24

$Pro-Palestinian protest in Malmo (Photo: REMKO DE WAAL\EPA)$

IDF Home Front Command app adds live danger alerts for Israelis at Eurovision

Travel alerts and tension in Malmo ahead of Eurovision prompt military to provide Israeli tourists with live feed in case of dangerous incidents; Shin Bet chief arrives in city to oversee security detail

Raz Shechnik, Malmo, Ran Boker | 05.07.24

Dramatic change in Home Front Command instructions: no educational activities and gathering restrictions

In light of the Iranian threat, the IDF Spokesperson updated the security guidelines: starting tomorrow, no educational activities will take place, including the planned Passover holiday camps and gatherings will be restricted to 1,000 people

Elisha Ben Kimon | 04.13.24

Israel calls up reserves amid threats from Iran

After IRGC says deadly attack on Israel imminent, military bolsters air defense deployment; Gallant says a war in the north would be a challenge for Israel but catastrophic for Hezbollah;

Yoav Zitun | 04.03.24

Over 250,000 Israelis evacuated their homes amid war, report says

Government report presents data on Israeli evacuees after October 7, showing uptrend in leaving of hotels and noting gradual return to communities across the country

Itamar Eichner | 03.15.24

IDF prepares to shield northern Israel residents in event of war with Hezbollah

Home Front Command readies shelters in underground parking lots for civilians in event of all-out war with Hezbollah, stocked with 80,000 boxes of food and beds; Northern Command chief: 'Preparing contingency plans to launch attack in Lebanon'

Yoav Zitun | 03.10.24

Still not safe for residents in the north to come home, IDF says

Chief of the Homefront command says he is comfortable with residents of the Gaza border region returning to their homes because IDF achievements ensured security but Hezbollah still posing risk; says trust broken on October 7 between military and civilians, now back

Yossi Yehushua | 02.20.24

Home Front Command ponders preparing country for war in north

Analysis - The Home Front Command is currently grappling with a pressing question that has long been a concern at the top levels of the IDF: Is it justified to initiate a campaign aimed at preparing the public for a potential conflict with Hezbollah?

Yossi Yehoshua | 02.01.24

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