The IDF’s Home Front Command has initiated an upgrade to its rocket alert system, and beginning today, it will introduce a new preliminary advisory that will precede any formal missile alert in cases of launches from Yemen targeting Israel. This step is part of a broader effort to enhance emergency readiness across the country.
The initial advisory will be issued through the Home Front Command’s mobile app and will use a unique alert tone, distinct from the standard siren, in areas deemed to be at risk.
Previously, all missile warnings were triggered based on the shortest possible response time for a given region, regardless of the origin of the attack. For example, residents near the borders with Gaza or Lebanon were given only about 15 seconds to reach a shelter—even if the projectile was launched from a much greater distance, such as Yemen.
According to military officials, the introduction of this preliminary advisory is aimed at giving people a head start in preparing, allowing them to begin seeking shelter even before the main siren sounds, and ensuring they receive updates from verified sources.
Alongside this change, the IDF will also distribute alerts stating that a missile launch from Yemen toward Israeli territory is possible within minutes, urging the public to follow the Home Front Command’s instructions closely.
The Home Front Command emphasized that it is “making every effort to ensure the safety of Israel’s citizens.”
{Matzav.com Israel}