The IDF Home Front Command says it is further tightening its guidelines in northern Israel amid Hezbollah’s repeated attacks during the ceasefire.
In communities on the Lebanon border, as well as in Meron, Bar Yohai, Or HaGanuz and Safsufa in the Galilee, educational activities will only be permitted inside a building or in an area where an adequate bomb shelter can be reached in time.
Workplaces will also be able to operate under the same conditions.
Gatherings will be restricted to 200 people outdoors and 600 indoors. Previously, gatherings were restricted to 1,500 in those areas.
This means that the annual Lag B’Omer mass pilgrimage on Mount Meron next week will be restricted to just 200 people at any given gathering.
The guidelines will remain in effect until Monday night, though the Home Front Command is expected to extend them due to Hezbollah’s persistent attacks.
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