Approximately 1,700 Israelis have been evacuated to hotels since the launch of Operation Rising Lion following Iranian missile strikes, according to the Tourism Ministry. Nearly 950 hotel rooms have been allocated, with more than 1,000 people seeking shelter at a first aid center in Beersheba after a residential neighborhood was hit. Many evacuees have been relocated to hotels, while others are staying with relatives or in alternative housing.
The Tourism Ministry is overseeing accommodations for displaced residents and coordinating departures for tourists seeking to leave the country. Officials described the effort as a complex national mission requiring close cooperation with government ministries, local authorities, and the tourism sector to ensure both evacuees and visitors receive timely assistance.
In response to the crisis, the Jewish Agency for Israel launched the Roaring Lion Fund to provide financial relief to families affected by the missile attacks, including those who lost loved ones, were injured, or were forced from their homes. Eligible families will receive an emergency grant of 4,000 shekels, funded by international Jewish organizations and donors.
Latet Israeli Humanitarian Aid has also distributed thousands of emergency kits containing food, hygiene products, water, and games for children to evacuees and vulnerable residents. The organization is working with local authorities and the Israel Defense Forces Home Front Command to coordinate ongoing relief efforts.



