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Israel Extends Siren Response Times Amid Hezbollah Attacks

4/8/2026

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Home Front Command Chief Maj. Gen. Shay Klepper said 49 areas in the Golan Heights and Jordan River Valley will extend siren response times to boost safety.
In 22 locations, time changes from immediate to 15–30 seconds, while 14 areas shift to 30–45 seconds.
The Druze town Majdal Shams, attacked in 2024, is included.
Over 600 strikes were reported in a single day as Hezbollah intensified attacks.

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Home Front Command Chief Maj. Gen. Shay Klepper said 49 areas in the Golan Heights and Jordan River Valley will extend siren response times to boost safety.
In 22 locations, time changes from immediate to 15–30 seconds, while 14 areas shift to 30–45 seconds.
The Druze town Majdal Shams, attacked in 2024, is included.
Over 600 strikes were reported in a single day as Hezbollah intensified attacks.