From a father salvaging hope from a missile-shattered apartment to soldiers leaving families behind without hesitation, Israelis across the country are meeting the war with remarkable resilience.
A 16-year-old Israeli boy has made it his mission to protect his grandmother—carrying her down four flights of stairs to safety every missile alert after the family lost another grandson in the Nova Festival massacre.
From a synagogue to a full gym to a kids' play area — these bomb shelters in Israel have it all, as Israeli civilians adapt their lives around the constant threat of attack.
Israeli children reveal what it's like to grow up under constant missile attacks from surrounding enemies—forced to shelter when all they want is peace and friendship.
Each issue features a mix of light and engaging material: a trivia quiz, a short story, a poem, a section called a 'shelter critique,' and a list of five facts related to the current situation.
'Israel is like one big family—this is what Judaism is about. It is very special to be part of this situation, and I will never forget it,' one tourist said.
In Tel Aviv, this bomb shelter has become a shared refuge for the underprivileged and low-income residents, and foreign workers—many of whom lack access to fortified rooms—turning hardship into a rare, unified communal experience.
Cofounder Onn Rifman added that shelters would be set up during the war to enable farmers to return to work and continue working amid strikes from Iran and Hezbollah.
Despite near-constant missile threats, Israel and its citizens carry on with strength and resilience found only in the Jewish state, offering comfort and unity to everyone during this chaotic time.
As sirens ring across the country, bringing many businesses, schools, and events to a halt, these three families navigate the hardships and realities of life during war in Israel.
An Israeli family grew from one to two children amid constant sirens, surviving Oct. 7 and repeated clashes with Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas, building a resilience and toughness rarely seen elsewhere.
People with disabilities or older residents can register in advance and request help during alerts, with volunteers using the app to locate them and assist with shelter access or urgent supplies.
Amid warnings from the Israel Home Front Command not to gather or hold parties for fear of missile strikes, Israelis headed to underground shelters to sing and dance in the spirit of Purim.
Despite the war and incoming missiles, Michael Maryanoff and Lior Lasri chose to get married in the parking lot of Dizengoff Center, now serving as a bomb shelter.
Israeli singer Nadav Khantzis visited a shelter to encourage families and children, singing his hit 'If You’re Already Going' to bring a moment of relief.
Former hostage Eli Sharabi dedicated a bomb shelter in memory of his wife, Lianne, and daughters Noiya and Yahel, who were murdered during the October 7 massacre.
In the depths of fear and concrete shelters, Israelis are rediscovering the strength of community—sharing snacks, stories, and solidarity as sirens wail and strangers become family.
A mamad, designed to withstand external explosions, cuts the lethal area to approximately 20 square meters, offering a 250-fold improvement over standing in the open and a 10-fold improvement over an unprotected room.
When the horrors of October 7th struck, those seeking refuge in these shelters relied on Elyasaf's artwork to describe their locations, as the shelters had no addresses.
Thanks to the generosity of UWI supporters, a large bomb shelter was deployed at a road safety school in Ashkelon that serves thousands of Israeli children.
"People in Israel are tired of continuously being on the receiving end of rockets," UWI Executive Director David Zeit declares on Canadian national TV.
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