Short answer. The Home Front Command flyer lists five emergency numbers for Israel: 100 for the police, 101 for Magen David Adom (ambulance), 102 for fire and rescue, 104 for the Home Front Command and 106 for your local authority 1. The Home Front Command issues civil defence guidelines and alerts 1; local authorities manage public shelters and local emergency response 2.
Which number do I call?
| Number | Service |
|---|---|
| 100 | Israel Police 1 |
| 101 | Magen David Adom (ambulance) 1 |
| 102 | Fire and Rescue 1 |
| 104 | Home Front Command 1 |
| 106 | Local authority (municipal hotline) 1 |
These are the numbers printed on the Home Front Command flyer "A prepared family is a safe family" 1. The flyer lists them under emergency communication means, as part of the household kit 1.
When is 104 the right number?
104 reaches the Home Front Command, the body responsible for civil defence guidelines, alerts and shelter standards 1. The other services have their own numbers: 100 for the police, 101 for an ambulance, 102 for fire and rescue 1.
When is 106 the right number?
106 is your local authority's hotline 1. Local authorities manage public shelters, supervise shared private shelters in apartment buildings and handle local emergency response 2. If you need to know which public shelter serves your street, or if a shelter near you is unusable, this is the number to call. See public shelters.
Which agencies should I know?
| Agency | Role |
|---|---|
| Home Front Command (פיקוד העורף), Israel Defense Forces — oref.org.il | Civil defence guidelines, alerts, shelter standards 1 |
| Local authorities | Public shelters, supervision of private shelters, local emergency response 2 |
The Home Front Command also runs the official alert app and the National Emergency Portal; see alerts 1.
How should I keep these numbers?
The flyer includes them in the emergency kit, under emergency communication means 1. Writing them down on paper, alongside family contacts, keeps them available if a phone is lost or out of battery. Our guide on the family emergency plan suggests how to organise contact lists, and the official kit list shows where they fit in the Home Front Command list.
Frequently asked questions
Is there one single emergency number in Israel?
The Home Front Command flyer lists separate numbers for each service: 100, 101, 102, 104 and 106 1.
What is Magen David Adom?
Magen David Adom is the ambulance service reached on 101 1.
Who do I call about a shelter in my building?
For shared private shelters, the local authority supervises maintenance and can enforce it 2. Its hotline is 106 1.
Sources
- Home Front Command (פיקוד העורף) / National Emergency Portal, hosted on gov.il — משפחה מוכנה היא משפחה בטוחה – ציוד לחירום; הנחיות מצילות חיים בעת ירי רקטות וטילים — https://govextra.gov.il/media/utja2pbm/%D7%A2%D7%91%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%AA-%D7%97%D7%99%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%9D.pdf (accessed 2026-10-20)
- State Comptroller of Israel (מבקר המדינה) — ההיערכות להגנת העורף מפני איום טילים ורקטות (מיגון פיזי, התרעה ופינוי אוכלוסייה) - ביקורת מעקב (דוח שנתי 70ג, 2020) — https://library.mevaker.gov.il/sites/DigitalLibrary/Documents/2020/70c/2020-70c-101-Oref.pdf (accessed 2026-10-20)
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Sources
- Home Front Command (פיקוד העורף) / National Emergency Portal, hosted on gov.il · משפחה מוכנה היא משפחה בטוחה – ציוד לחירום; הנחיות מצילות חיים בעת ירי רקטות וטילים checked 2026-10-20
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