Common Questions & Answers

The modern state of Israel has been under constant threat of destruction since the day it was established.

Israel was  attacked by over 26,000 missiles in one year alone, from Oct 2023- Oct 2024!

Terrorist groups in Lebanon and Gaza are determined to destroy the Jewish State. They have each sent tens of thousands of missiles into Israeli civilian areas over the past few decades, and constantly threaten to send more.

With neighbors like these on both fronts, war is always on the horizon. Even in times of relative “quiet,” rockets can come in at any time, at a moment’s notice.

Israelis living near the border only have seconds to scramble to shelter when rocket sirens go off. Unfortunately, the Iron Dome is not 100% effective. At this time, it is unable to intercept rockets that are headed towards communities that are very close to the border. In situations like these, (which have been particularly common near the Gaza border over the past few years), the presence of bomb shelters is the difference between life and death.

Following the October 7th massacre, chools, institutions and communities across the country have come under attack and have been desperately trying to provide protection solutions for their constituents. Lifeshield has met with mayors, social workers, security chiefs and educators in heavily targeted areas in order to develop strategic relationship and to maximize the help we can provide, and also be confident that the shelters we deploy will be well-maintained and serve the most-in-need.

Lifeshield’s goal is simple: to save lives in Israel from enemy rocket attacks.

Terrorists in Gaza and Lebanon have fired a total of over 37,000 rockets and mortar shells at Israeli civilian areas since 2001. More than 13,000 of those were fired at Israel within one year, from October 7 2023 - October 7 2024.

We are proud to have a very fast turnaround time. The time between the order and the day of delivery is normally  between 3-6  weeks, depending on the manufacturer’s stock, national holidays, and the weather (it takes longer for newly cast shelters to dry when it rains).

The local Israeli manufacturers we work with the most are  Tel-Or and Ortec. All of our shelters are above-ground, fully-accessible structures, and meet the strictest standards of the IDF Home Front Command. 

Most of our funding comes from Christian and Jewish community groups, organizations, and individuals worldwide.

The government only provides fortification for structures within 7 kilometers of the Gaza  border, provided that they have already been there for several years, before around 2012. New buildings and anything more than 7 kilometers from Gaza do not receive a safe room from the government.

However, the government obligates all schools and public institutions in Southern and Northern Israel to have shelters, and threatens to shut down those who don’t comply.

We regularly meet with local security authorities who keep us updated on what the most urgent needs are.

Lifeshield shelters are available in various sizes. Most can hold between 12 – 50 people. Our most requested shelter can hold over 20 adults. The largest “shelter” project we’ve done involved fortifying an entire Hydrotherapy Center in Ashkelon, which can protect hundreds of people.

Even when the sirens aren't sounding, a shelter's presence alone brings confidence, security, and peace of mind to thousands of residents and tourists on a day to day basis. Our shelters are continuously protecting and saving lives, reducing anxiety, and helping people live as normally as possible in an abnormal situation. 

Lifeshield has deployed over 1000 accessible, transportable shelters since 2006, so that residents may participate in outdoor activities, visit medical and treatment clinics, attend religious services and go about their daily routine while enduring life-threatening conditions. We will continue to be proactive by responding to requests from areas in greatest danger. Lifeshield shelters are protecting men, women and children every day!

It depends, many factors need to be taken into consideration. Different locations require different specifications. It’s best to email us directly for an accurate quote.  

Our shelters are always placed on public land. Our only exception was a shelter donated to a sheep farm that was built on private land, which was created to serve the public and tourists.

The greatest need in Southern Israel (for communities along the Gaza border) and Northern Israel (in harm's way of Hezbollah rockets) are concrete cuboid-shaped shelters. Each cuboid shelter can accommodate over 20 adults.

The Rechavam Shelter is a smaller, simplified, doorless version of the cuboid shelter. This shelter is ideal for a bus stop type situation. Official capacity is 11 adults.

We're also constructing on-site protective rooms. These are projects for schools, therapy centers, sports halls, and other places where the only option for protecting lives is building within an existing space. The cost varies based on the size.