Commander Of The Home Front Command Of IDF Express His Gratitude To His Fellow Countrymen For Their Unwavering Support.

Tel Aviv; March 2026: Commander of the Israeli Defence Force’s Home Front Command BG. Shay Kalper in his statement in northern Israel have said, “I am aware of the challenges that the security reality places before us. In the Home Front Command, we evaluate the defensive policy every single day, with the central consideration being the safety of Israel’s civilians, alongside maintaining the continuity and functioning of Israel’s economy and education systems. Citizens of Israel, your resilience and steadfastness are important to us in achieving victory”.

“Good evening. We are currently in the midst of the twelfth day of Operation Roaring Lion, an operation with the objective to seriously degrade the Iranian regime and its military capabilities.

This operation is intended to secure our future in the State of Israel while reducing damage to Israel’s home front. First, I would like to open by expressing deep appreciation to the citizens of the State of Israel for the steadfastness and resilience you are demonstrating. It must be said that we went through a challenging night with several sirens.

The citizens of Israel in general, and the residents of the north with whom I speak to now, have gone through a challenging and complex two and a half years.

The Home Front Command is deployed nationwide and operates in cooperation with all emergency organisations, including the Israel Police, Fire and Rescue Services, Magen David Adom, and the local authorities. As part of this effort, I traveled north today to meet with local authorities and engage with both leadership and the public.

I met responsible, professional, and courageous leadership that demonstrates extraordinary resilience. I am aware of the challenges that the current security reality places before us. I would like to address defensive policy and the sirens.

When there is a threat from the third circle, (not along Israel’s borders) such as Iran, there is more time to provide an early warning instruction before the siren is sounded. When the threat comes from Lebanon, the time available is shorter. I want to tell you that the IDF possesses some of the most advanced and leading defense systems in the world.

At the same time, these defense systems are not hermetic. Therefore, following the Home Front Command’s instructions and entering protected spaces is extremely important. The IDF is operating 24/7 to further degrade the Iranian regime and its military capabilities, both ballistic and nuclear.

The IDF is also operating significantly on the northern front. I know, residents of the north, that with the renewal of fighting on the northern front, feelings of discomfort and uncertainty have resurfaced. At the same time, I want to say that the IDF is beyond the border, defending the residents of the north and operating to directly and significantly weaken Hezbollah.

From here, I want to say that in the Home Front Command, we assess the defensive policy every day, with the central consideration being the safety of Israel’s civilians, alongside maintaining the continuity and functioning of the Israeli economy and the education systems.

From here, I would like to wish a full recovery to the wounded and express my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families who have lost what is most precious to them. Citizens of Israel, your resilience and steadfastness are important to us in achieving victory”.

Team Maverick.