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Eilat's Missile Warning Time Extended to 90 Seconds

4/5/2026

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The Israel Defense Forces Home Front Command will extend Eilat's missile warning time to 90 seconds.
The IDF Home Front Command's change gives residents of Eilat, Kibbutz Eilot, and Shachoret industrial zone an extra minute to shelter.
Eilat has faced missile threats from Iran and the Houthis in Yemen.
The adjustment follows a similar Lebanon-border announcement from last month.
The new warning time will be implemented within the next day.

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The Israel Defense Forces Home Front Command will extend Eilat's missile warning time to 90 seconds.
The IDF Home Front Command's change gives residents of Eilat, Kibbutz Eilot, and Shachoret industrial zone an extra minute to shelter.
Eilat has faced missile threats from Iran and the Houthis in Yemen.
The adjustment follows a similar Lebanon-border announcement from last month.
The new warning time will be implemented within the next day.