By Pesach Benson • June 8, 2026
Jerusalem, 8 June, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s home front returned to emergency footing on Monday after Iran resumed ballistic missile fire, sending millions of Israelis back to shelters and triggering new nationwide restrictions.
Since Sunday night, Iran has launched around 20 ballistic missiles, while the Houthis in Yemen fired one.
Magen David Adom reported only limited casualties. According to the emergency service, one man was injured while running to a protected area in central Israel.
“Other than that, no additional injuries have been reported at this stage,” officials said.
In Samaria, local authorities reported damage to four homes. It was not immediately clear whether the damage was caused by a missile strike or debris from interceptions.
Hospitals across Israel were ordered to activate emergency procedures and move critical operations into protected underground facilities.
The Health Ministry also directed hospitals to prepare the release of patients who can safely continue recovering at home. Health fund clinics and well-baby clinics lacking nearby bomb shelters were instructed to suspend operations.
Meanwhile, Israel’s Fire and Rescue Service said it recieved “dozens” of phone calls to rescue people who got stuck in their safe rooms.
Arrival and departures at Ben-Gurion International Airport continued despite the attacks, though some flights were delayed as travelers and crews were forced to seek shelter during the sirens.
The Home Front Command simultaneously tightened restrictions nationwide. All educational activities, including matriculation exams, were suspended until further notice.
Public gatherings were limited to 200 people outdoors and 500 indoors, provided participants can quickly reach a protected space during an alert. Workplaces may continue operating only if employees have access to a standard protected area.
Meanwhile, Israel’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced the closure of all border crossings into the Gaza Strip, including Kerem Shalom and Rafah, until further notice.
The agency said that the decision was based on security considerations following the Iranian attack and stressed that the suspension of aid deliveries would not create an a humanitarian problem.
“The quantities of food and humanitarian aid that have entered the Gaza Strip since the start of the ceasefire significantly exceed the population’s nutritional needs,” COGAT said.
