February 28, 2026 — Just hours after President Trump confirmed the launch of major US-Israel combat operations against Iran, the Jewish state has gone into complete defensive lockdown.
All schools — from kindergartens to universities — are now closed through at least Monday. Public gatherings of any size are strictly banned. Non-essential workplaces are shuttered. Hospitals are rapidly moving patients into underground bunkers.
Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a full national state of emergency this morning. The IDF Home Front Command issued crystal-clear orders to every citizen:
• Stay within 30 seconds of a protected room or bomb shelter
• Limit movement to absolute essentials (groceries, medicine, critical jobs only)
• Follow real-time alerts on the Home Front Command app
Air-raid sirens have already wailed across central and northern Israel multiple times today as waves of Iranian ballistic missiles and drones were launched in retaliation. The Iron Dome and Arrow systems lit up the skies with successful interceptions, though some debris has fallen in open areas.
Families are rushing home. Supermarkets are seeing last-minute runs on water, bread, batteries and canned food. Highways that were busy yesterday are now eerily quiet. Reservists are streaming to bases after urgent call-up orders.
This is one of the most sweeping civil-defense measures Israel has ever taken — even stricter than during past rounds of conflict.
Why now?
Trump’s early-morning Truth Social video confirmed the joint US-Israel strikes on Iranian missile sites, naval assets and nuclear-related facilities. He directly told the Iranian people the “hour of your freedom is at hand.” Tehran responded within hours with a massive missile barrage.
Israeli officials say the measures are precautionary but essential to protect 9 million citizens from what could be days of sustained attacks.
Oil prices are surging again. Ben Gurion Airport has grounded all flights. World leaders are scrambling for emergency calls to prevent a wider regional explosion.
The situation is moving extremely fast — new sirens and updates expected any minute.
Stay safe if you’re in the region. Keep your phone charged, your safe room ready, and follow only official IDF sources.
What’s your prediction? Will Iran’s retaliation fizzle under Israeli defenses — or will this spiral into something much larger? Drop your thoughts below.
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