From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
IDF cancels memorial tree-planting near Gaza border
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
A tree-planting event planned for Tuesday morning near the border with Gaza has been called off by the IDF following a fresh assessment of the security situation, the military says.
The event by the Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) near Be’eri was to dedicate a new forest commemorating those killed during the October 7 onslaught and in the war. Hundreds of bereaved families were set to participate.
The announcement comes after the army upped its readiness level and canceled planned leave for troops following Hamas’s announcement that it would delay the release of hostages, endangering the fragile ceasefire in Gaza.
The IDF says there are no other changes to guidelines for civilians.
