The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/warning-sirens/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png warning sirens | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/warning-sirens/ 32 32 Why Israeli support for the battle with Iran has stayed so high even as missiles fly https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-deluxe-war-why-israeli-support-for-the-battle-with-iran-has-stayed-so-high/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:21:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3780243 Public backing is still sky-high despite sirens, sleepless nights and shuttered schools. The reason, pollsters say, is Israelis feel they're waging an existential fight in relative safety

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]]> Seeking refuge from sirens and strikes, Israelis migrate south to quiet Mitzpe Ramon https://www.timesofisrael.com/seeking-refuge-from-sirens-and-strikes-israelis-migrate-south-to-quiet-mitzpe-ramon/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:16:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3772334 Located in the middle of the vast Negev Desert, the isolated hamlet on the Ramon Crater has seen the arrival of thousands since the joint US-Israeli attack on Iran's regime

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]]> IDF shoots down missile from Yemen that sets off sirens in central Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-shoots-down-missile-from-yemen-that-sets-off-sirens-in-central-israel/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:45:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3633008 No injuries reported; missile is first fired by Houthis to trigger sirens since Israeli airstrike killed terror group's PM, other leaders in Sanaa

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]]> Yemen’s Houthis fire missile, drone at Israel; missile breaks up mid-air; no injuries https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-downs-houthi-drone-over-southern-israel-after-several-failed-attempts/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:36:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3625745 IDF downs Houthi drone over southern Israel after several failed attempts; missile fired at center apparently disintegrates en route, fragment causes minor damage

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]]> Minister says IDF neglects Haredim, Bedouins by relying on modern tech for missile alerts https://www.timesofisrael.com/minister-says-idf-neglects-haredim-bedouins-by-relying-on-modern-tech-for-missile-alerts/ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:45:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3589568 Likud's Shlomo Karhi tells State Comptroller that ultra-Orthodox and Negev communities are less likely to receive alerts, says IDF 'irresponsible' for not expanding alert system

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]]> IDF says missile fired by Houthis at Israel apparently downed; no reports of injuries https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-missile-fired-by-houthis-at-israel-apparently-downed-no-reports-of-injuries/ Sat, 28 Jun 2025 10:03:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3586459 Yemeni group says it targeted 'sensitive Israeli enemy target' in southern city of Beersheba; sirens also sound in Dimona and Arad

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]]> IDF Home Front Command no longer issuing pre-launch alerts to stay near shelters https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-home-front-command-no-longer-issuing-pre-launch-alerts-to-stay-near-shelters/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:00:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3576454 Civil defense authority gave much shorter warnings during overnight attacks, apparently due to fewer launches

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]]> In first, Houthi ballistic missile triggers sirens in Haifa; IDF says intercepted https://www.timesofisrael.com/houthi-missile-sends-a-million-israelis-on-4-a-m-scramble-to-bomb-shelters/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:58:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3532833 No reports of damage or direct injuries after projectile fired from Yemen; military acknowledges malfunction of new early warning system

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]]> IDF says it downed Yemen missile that triggered sirens in central Israel, Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-it-downed-yemen-missile-that-triggered-sirens-in-central-israel-jerusalem/ Fri, 03 Jan 2025 07:45:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3452075 Eighth such Houthi attack in some two weeks sends millions to bomb shelters around 4:30 a.m.; fragment hits Modiin; drone fired from Yemen intercepted later Friday morning

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]]> Gaza terrorists launch surprise attack on Israel with rocket barrages and infiltrations https://www.timesofisrael.com/incoming-rocket-sirens-sound-across-southern-central-israel/ Sat, 07 Oct 2023 03:46:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3113981 Gunmen infiltrate Sderot, other communities; over 200 killed, 1,100 wounded; IDF declares 'state of war,' calls up reserves; 2,200 rockets fired, including at Tel Aviv, Dimona, J'lem

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]]> Cyberattack suspected behind false siren alerts in Jerusalem, Eilat https://www.timesofisrael.com/cyberattack-suspected-behind-false-siren-alerts-in-jerusalem-eilat/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:49:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2783940 National Cyber Directorate investigating possible hack after civilian warning systems - not military - activated on Sunday; said examining if Iranian hackers behind attack

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]]> IDF limited strike on Hamas post overlooking town to avoid Hamas casualties – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-carried-out-limited-strike-on-hamas-post-because-it-did-not-want-casualties/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 01:05:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2783918&preview=true&preview_id=2783918 Military to move entrance gate of Netiv Ha'asara so that it's no longer under threat of Hamas fire; post overlooking community rebuilt after was hit in IDF strike after rocket fire

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]]> Sirens heard in Jerusalem and Eilat in a false alarm, military says https://www.timesofisrael.com/sirens-heard-in-jerusalem-and-eilat-in-a-false-alarm-military-says/ Sun, 19 Jun 2022 18:02:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2783770 IDF says warnings sounds were on civilian loudspeakers, not military's

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]]> Day after IDF strike, Hamas rebuilds post overlooking Gaza border community https://www.timesofisrael.com/day-after-idf-strike-hamas-rebuilds-post-overlooking-gaza-border-community/ Sun, 19 Jun 2022 08:49:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2783367&preview=true&preview_id=2783367 Residents of Netiv Ha'asara have long complained about the structure, which was damaged but not destroyed by an IDF bombing Saturday in response to a Gazan rocket attack

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