Prepare for War: Rescue Forces and Home Front Command Placed on High Alert
Jerusalem has begun distributing emergency handbooks and shelter locations to residents as security officials warn that a joint US-Israeli strike on Iran could be triggered within days.
In a clear sign that the region is shifting from diplomatic posturing to active war preparation, the Israeli security establishment has significantly raised its alert level over the last 24 hours. High-ranking Israeli officials have indicated that the timeline for a potential American strike on the Islamic Republic is shortening, prompting a series of urgent discussions across all levels of government. As President Trump weighs the "green light" for a massive military operation, the Jerusalem Municipality has begun taking unprecedented steps to prepare the civilian population. Residents are being provided with detailed information booklets that outline emergency procedures, life-saving guidance, and a comprehensive list of every available public shelter in the city. This surge in domestic readiness reflects a growing consensus that if the United States moves against Tehran, a large-scale war involving Israel is nearly certain.
Coordinating the Joint Strike
The assessment within the political and security echelons is that Israel will not remain on the sidelines if an American offensive begins. While the timing of Israeli involvement may not be perfectly simultaneous with the initial US waves, the level of strategic cooperation between the two nations has reached an all-time high. Security sources emphasize that the current planning is for a integrated campaign designed to neutralize the Iranian nuclear and missile threat once and for all. This high degree of coordination is intended to ensure that any Iranian attempt to disrupt the operation is met with an overwhelming, unified response.
The shift in posture is not limited to offensive planning. The Israeli defense establishment is bracing for the high probability that Iran will respond to an American attack by launching long-range missiles directly at Israeli population centers. This "retaliation scenario" is viewed as a near-certainty by intelligence analysts, leading to the mobilization of all national rescue organizations. The Home Front Command and various emergency services have received a formal directive: "Prepare for war." This order has triggered a massive review of medical supplies, firefighting equipment, and the readiness of search and rescue units across the country.
Civil Defense in the Capital
In Jerusalem, the municipality is acting on these warnings by ensuring that every household is equipped with the knowledge necessary to survive a sustained missile barrage. The new information booklets are designed to remove any ambiguity regarding what to do when the sirens sound. Beyond just listing shelter locations, the guides provide technical instructions on "hardening" private homes and managing the first 72 hours of a national emergency.
While the city prepares its civilians, the military is busy reinforcing its defensive perimeter. High alert levels have been recorded across all security agencies, and air defense batteries, including the Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow systems, are reported to be at their highest state of readiness. The atmosphere in the capital is one of somber determination, as officials acknowledge that the diplomatic window has likely closed. With the US military buildup nearly complete and the Israeli home front now receiving its final instructions, the "natural conclusion" of the current tension appears to be a military confrontation that will reshape the Middle East.
The Head of the Home Front Command told the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee: “We are currently preparing for launches from Iran.” The intention is to continue the policy of issuing early warnings 10 minutes before the launch.