Army to restrict activity in Golan over Syria worries — report

The Israel Defense Forces is reportedly set to announce tightened restrictions for a handful of towns near the Syrian border following the apparent fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime at the hands of Islamist rebels.

The restrictions mean that schools will be canceled in four Druze villages near the border, according to the report carried by Army Radio.

Lands adjacent to the border will be declared a closed military zone, meaning civilians will not be able to access it, including farmers attempting to tend their fields.

According to the report, roadblocks are also being set up around the Golan Heights, with traffic being limited as needed.

There is no confirmation from the military’s Home Front Command about the new rules.

Restrictions are already in place for much of the north and the northern Golan limiting gatherings and prohibiting schools in places where there is no bomb shelter.