Dear Beit Shemesh Community, We are in a period of heightened alert for at least the next 24 hours, with threats from Iran imminent. In the event of a launch from Iran, sirens may sound approximately 15–17 minutes in advance. Please take these warnings seriously and enter a safe area quickly. Do not leave your safe area until you receive an all clear. As we approach Shabbat, we urge all residents to: -Turn on radios before Shabbat -Prepare to stay in a protected space for *at least one hour* -Stay in or near a safe room until further notice – this may extend beyond Motzei Shabbat -In coordination with the IDF, Hatzala Beit Shemesh has just assigned one of our ambulances to support our soldiers on the front lines. Despite this, we remain fully staffed, equipped, and ready to respond locally. Hatzala is here 24/7 – through this emergency and always. In Emergency call: *2710 Our dedicated volunteers are fully prepared and standing by to provide immediate medical care, guidance, and support wherever needed. Need emotional support? Connect 24/7 with trained mental health professionals at our hotline: 02-991-9191 Please make sure your neighbors, especially the elderly and vulnerable, are informed and prepared. Together, with calm and unity, we will get through this. May we all know safety and peace. Zezy Fuld | Laurence Freilich