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From the Liveblog of
Sunday, August 25, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Emergency situation declared in Israel for next 48 hours
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (center), Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (2R) and others at the 'pit' at the military headquarters in Tel Aviv, early on August 25, 2024. (Maayan Toaf/Defense Ministry)
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has declared an emergency situation in the country for the next 48 hours.
The “special situation in the home front” enables the IDF Home Front Command to issue restrictions.
A “special situation” is a legal term used in times of emergency, granting authorities greater jurisdiction over the civilian population in order to streamline efforts to safeguard the population. It is valid for 48 hours unless extended by cabinet ministers.
