Military part of Middle East Israel

Israeli Home Front Command

Also known as Home Front Command, IDF Home Front Command

The Israeli Home Front Command is a regional joint operational command within the Israel Defense Forces responsible for civilian defense. Known for issuing public alerts, managing protected-space directives, and deploying search-and-rescue teams during conflicts and disasters. Recently, it has coordinated civilian shelter instructions during Iranian missile attacks and deployed rescue teams to international earthquake relief operations. Last updated 6 days ago

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Operations

Alliance of Brothers Delegation: Israel's Home Front Command forces are operating at two major impact sites in Cali, Colombia.

The teams are assisting local volunteers in locating and rescuing trapped individuals. Mapping and assessment of earthquake-damaged buildings has begun with local authorities.

Alerts

Despite heightened alert levels and the possibility of renewed operations against Iran, the IDF says there has been no change to Home Front Command instructions.

Local authorities have not been told to open public shelters. Any change will be announced through official Home Front Command channels.

(Some local authorities have opened bomb shelters, just in case)

Global

Israel sent an official delegation to Venezuela following the earthquake, despite the two countries severing ties 17 years ago.

Unlike foreign rescue teams, the Israeli mission was tasked with building a national plan for reconstruction and building demolition. It is headed by Home Front Command Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Elad Edri.

An estimated 3,000 people were killed, with hundreds still missing. The quakes destroyed entire neighborhoods in the coastal area below Caracas.

Alerts

IDF: The IDF identified that a short while ago, missiles were launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.

Defense systems are operating to intercept the threat. In the last few minutes, the Home Front Command issued a p...

IDF: The IDF identified that a short while ago, missiles were launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.

Defense systems are operating to intercept the threat. In the last few minutes, the Home Front Command issued a preliminary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.

The public is requested to exercise responsibility and act in accordance with the directives—they save lives.

Upon receiving the alert, enter protected spaces and remain in them until a new announcement.

Exit from the protected space will be permitted only after receiving an explicit directive; continue to act in accordance with Home Front Command directives.

Alerts

THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT TELL

US Embassy in Jerusalem: “Security Alert: As a result of the current security situation in Israel, including Home Front Command alerts for multiple regions, the U.S. Embassy has directed all U.S. government emp...

THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT TELL

US Embassy in Jerusalem: “Security Alert: As a result of the current security situation in Israel, including Home Front Command alerts for multiple regions, the U.S. Embassy has directed all U.S. government employees and their family members to shelter in place, and be prepared to move to a protected shelter in the event of a red alert, until further notice.
 
Operating Status: The U.S. Embassy Jerusalem and Embassy Branch Office Tel Aviv consular sections are closed on Monday, June 8.  In the event of missile, rocket fire, or hostile aircraft intrusion, a “red alert” siren may be activated. Follow the instructions from local authorities and the Israeli Home Front Command and seek shelter immediately.”