Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The IDF Home Front Command says it is easing restrictions in several areas in northern Israel, following a fresh assessment.
The changes come despite last night’s strike on Iran.
As part of the changes, the Home Front Command has adjusted the activity scale in the northern frontier communities, Upper Galilee, Golan Heights, and some communities in the Haifa Bay area (Kiryat Ata, Kiryat Bialik, Kiryat Yam, and Kiryat Motzkin) from “limited activity” to “partial activity.”
The changes mean that gatherings of up to 100 people outdoors and 350 people indoors are now permitted, and schools and workplaces can operate if an adequate bomb shelter can be reached in time.
Additionally, the activity scale has been adjusted from “partial” to “full” in the Jezreel Valley area, some communities in the Haifa Bay area (Hahotrim, Kfar Galim, and some of the communities in the Zvulun Regional Council), and the Galilee town of Hanaton.
The changes mean that gatherings are permitted up to 2,000 people.
There are no changes to other areas in the country.
Home Front Command restrictions issued October 26, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
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