Shelter

US military personnel told to seek shelter at UK airbase due to suspicious drone activity - report

"USAF Security Forces personnel responded to suspected unauthorised drone activity over RAF Lakenheath. No personnel, aircraft or infrastructure were affected," a USAF spokesperson said.

A military vehicle stationed at RAF Lakenheath, which hosts US Air Force personnel and units, amid reports that US military aircraft are being moved from bases in Britain following a reported threat from Iran, in Lakenheath, Britain, November 10, 2026.
Inside the WWII-era air-raid shelter discovered in Saxony-Anhalt, October 9, 2026.

WWII air-raid shelter buried beneath German playground rediscovered during construction work

A view of a roadside bomb shelter where dozens of festivalgoers were murdered during the October 7 massacre, near the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip, October 7, 2026.

Oct. 7 Gaza border shelters designated antiquities as safeguard against 'clean up' projects

his photograph shows shadows of volunteers rescuers appearing during an operation by US rescuers to find survivors in Catia la Mar in La Guaira state, Venezuela, on June 30, 2026.

'We go down with the ship': Meet the homeless youth running Venezuela's earthquake shelters


New report shows many migrant workers lacked access to shelter during Operation Roaring Lion

Local support appeared to matter. Some 69% of all respondents said they had a person or organization to turn to in an emergency, but the level varied significantly between groups.

Thai workers collect freshly harvested fennel near Kibbutz Alumim in southern Israel

IDF: Even after two Iran wars, will take Israel 30 years to provide nationwide shelters

There is currently no plan, even under consideration, to try to achieve full nationwide protection within two to five years, or anything close to that time period.

People take cover in a bomb shelter from incoming missiles fired from Iran in Holon, March 17, 2026; illustrative.

Bat Melech reports spike in domestic violence hotline calls during wartime

Shelters for religious and haredi women at full capacity as organization says security emergencies are intensifying danger inside the home.

Woman in distress.

IDF to extend time to reach shelter in 49 northern Israel communities

For 46 communities, the time will be extended from 30 to 45 seconds. For another three communities, it will be extended to a full minute.

Anti-missile batteries fire interception missiles toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 24, 2026.

Beyond the headlines: Finding an anchor in the shelter - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

LEARNING IN the bomb shelter.

A week into ceasefire, Israelis’ storied resilience is tested by questions about what was gained

Many Israelis are embracing a return to normalcy, but their feelings also include little sense of victory or stability, and a great deal of dread about what’s to come.

People enjoy the beach in Tel Aviv, following a ceasefire agreement between United States and Iran, April 9, 2026.

What an Israeli bomb shelter can teach about fear, patience, and survival - opinion

Sometimes, even a short stay in a shelter can be educational and inspirational.

IMPATIENT ISRAELIS that we are, it’s hard to wait for the all-clear announcements

When there is nowhere safe to run

Tenufa Bakehila is racing to repair unsafe shelters across Israel as rockets fall.

Tenufa Bakehila worker making shelter safe and accessible

A moment for ourselves: The balcony becomes a sanctuary of calm and breath

Ahead of Passover, the balcony takes on a new meaning: A personal space where one can pause, breathe, and enjoy the outdoors without losing privacy, with greenery and layered heights creating depth.

Balcony, Carcom Landscape Design.

Passover in the shadow of war: Celebrating freedom amidst strife - editorial

The Seder this year is the equivalent of a big hug – an embrace that includes family, familiar food eaten only once a year, and the rituals and songs that connect us to the past and to each other.

 An illustrative image of a Passover Seder plate.