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Missiles, Blackouts, and Ghost Towns: How Daily Life in Israel Has Changed

Israel has entered full emergency mode since last week’s escalation with Iran, with the Home Front Command enforcing strict measures across civilian life. Public gatherings are banned, schools and most workplaces shut, major events canceled. Only essential services operate under tight restrictions. The comparison is stark; daylight offers a deceptive calm, nights are filled with fear and urgency. The routine of life collides dramatically with wartime alertness.