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Saturday, June 21, 2025
IDF keeps home front restrictions in place; exemption to be made for university exams
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Following a fresh assessment, the IDF Home Front Command says there are no changes to its guidelines amid the conflict with Iran.
Gatherings in most areas of the country are permitted up to 30 people, provided a shelter can be reached in time. On Israel’s borders, gatherings are permitted up to 50 people outdoors and 100 people indoors
Nationwide, workplaces will also be able to operate under the same conditions, but schools and other educational institutions remain closed.
Despite the guidelines, exceptions will be made tomorrow to allow exams to take place at universities nationwide, in accordance with the gathering restrictions, and if a shelter can be reached in time.
Additionally, the Home Front Command is preparing for the possibility that, from Monday, daycares and special education schools will be able to operate in locales on Israel’s borders.
The current guidelines remain in effect until Monday night, when the Home Front Command will conduct another assessment.
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