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Gallant declares emergency situation in south, center; gatherings restricted
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has declared an emergency situation within a range of 80 kilometers from the Gaza Strip, his office says.
The “special situation” allows the military’s Home Front Command to restrict gatherings and close off areas.
The area includes the major cities Tel Aviv and Beersheba.