The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/homefront-security/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:50:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png homefront security | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/homefront-security/ 32 32 Netanyahu appoints ex-Shin Bet head Avi Dichter deputy defense minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-appoints-ex-shin-bet-head-avi-dichter-deputy-defense-minister/ Wed, 23 Oct 2019 16:31:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2169566 Former public security minister says he's 'pleased to have the opportunity to add another brick in the wall of the security of Israel'

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]]> After Brussels attack, world looks to Israel as model for airport security https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-brussels-attack-world-looks-to-israel-as-model-for-airport-security/ Tue, 22 Mar 2016 17:31:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1362909 Amid string of extremist incidents targeting heart of Europe over past year, leaders may have to resort to much tougher measures

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]]> Defense of Israel? The IDF has an app store for that https://www.timesofisrael.com/defense-of-israel-the-idf-has-an-app-store-for-that/ Thu, 25 Feb 2016 16:33:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1346854 The Israeli army is going mobile, overcoming major security and organizational challenges to make it happen

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]]> Israeli smart balloon floats to victory in US Army competition https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-smart-balloon-floats-to-victory-in-us-army-competition/ Thu, 19 Mar 2015 16:22:18 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1154833 RT's surveillance balloon will provide protection in the US, like it does in Jerusalem

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]]> Super-fast video search stands guard at the Statue of Liberty https://www.timesofisrael.com/super-fast-video-search-stands-guard-at-the-statue-of-liberty/ Wed, 12 Nov 2014 17:49:14 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1091024 Israeli firm BriefCam's technology promises to save police hundreds of hours of wasted video watching

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]]> Start-up’s ‘smart balloons’ help quest for peace in Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/start-ups-smart-balloons-help-keep-the-peace-in-jerusalem/ Mon, 10 Nov 2014 17:49:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1089886 As far as Jerusalem's mayor is concerned, RT's aerial surveillance system is a proven deterrent to unrest

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]]> Israel’s top-secret high school http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=19737 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 13:35:30 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1058345 Israel Hayom: At 'Nuke High," students learn the secrets of nuclear research and defense technology. Parents aren't allowed

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]]> Ministry orders always-on cellphone service to save Israeli lives https://www.timesofisrael.com/ministry-always-on-cellphone-service-rules-to-save-israeli-lives/ Fri, 01 Aug 2014 13:25:06 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1040499 In the middle of the desert, at the top of a mountain, or almost anywhere else, Israelis will no longer experience dropped cellphone calls

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]]> Don’t call it ‘war,’ says govt. compensation body https://www.timesofisrael.com/dont-call-it-war-says-govt-compensation-body/ Wed, 16 Jul 2014 11:59:50 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1028959 What's in a name? When 'wars' become 'special security situations,' Israel has different criteria for compensation

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]]> Security app knows where you are when disaster strikes https://www.timesofisrael.com/security-app-knows-where-you-are-when-disaster-strikes/ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 13:53:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1021647 Israeli security firm eVigilo is the brains behind iOref, the Homefront Command's emergency mass communications system

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]]> Bank of Israel goes ‘underground’ to avoid missiles https://www.timesofisrael.com/bank-of-israel-goes-underground-to-avoid-missiles/ Fri, 23 May 2014 10:50:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=988026 A subterranean data center will ensure Israel's economy would survive terrorist rocket attacks, says the central bank

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]]> Alert system’s got your number when emergency strikes https://www.timesofisrael.com/alert-system-will-find-you-when-emergency-strikes/ Tue, 11 Feb 2014 15:38:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=868886 Israeli start-up eVigilo uses every media available to inform people where to go for help in case disaster happens

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]]> Gaza’s Tel Aviv attack teaches a lesson in communications https://www.timesofisrael.com/gazas-tel-aviv-attack-teaches-a-lesson-in-communications/ Fri, 28 Jun 2013 03:01:15 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=570334 The RESCUE Consortium was organized to ensure that soldiers and rescue workers don't lose touch, even in an emergency

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]]> US should engage more with Israel in the fight against terror, says former Homeland Security chief https://www.timesofisrael.com/u-s-israel-are-bulwarks-in-the-fight-against-terror-says-former-hls-head/ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:49:16 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=279796 'Similar mindset' fosters good alliance -- in trade as well as security matters, according to Tom Ridge

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]]> The mouse that roared (when it found a bomb) https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-mouse-that-roared-when-it-found-a-bomb/ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:13:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=277084 An innovative Israeli-made explosives detection system will go on display this week at a major conference on homefront security

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