Israel’s Home Front Command announced tonight (Saturday) it is tightening defense protocols across northern Israel following a security assessment, as tensions escalate along the border.
Under the new rules, communities along the confrontation line and the towns of Or HaGanuz, Meron, Bar Yochai, Safsufa, Yesod HaMa’ale, Kisra-Sumei, Beit Jan, and Sdeh Eliezer will move to “limited activity” status.
In those communities, schools will be closed. Workplaces can only operate in locations where employees can reach a standard protected space within the required time. Gatherings are limited to 50 people outdoors and 200 indoors, and beaches in the area are closed to the public.
Meanwhile, the northern Golan region, the towns of Katzrin and Kidmat Tzvi, and the Upper Galilee will move to “partial activity” status. In these areas, schools and workplaces can operate in buildings or locations that allow access to a standard protected space within the required time. Gatherings there are also limited to 50 people outdoors and 200 indoors, and beaches remain closed.
The restrictions took effect at 9:00 p.m. and will remain in place until Monday, June 1, at 8:00 p.m. Home Front Command emphasized that security assessments are ongoing and urged the public to follow instructions and stay updated through official channels.