IDF renews call for many northern residents to stay close to bomb shelters

By Emanuel Fabian

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20 September 2024, 12:50 pm 3 Edit

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Illustrative: Israelis run to take cover as a siren sounds a warning of incoming rockets fired from Lebanon, in Nahariya, northern Israel, Sept. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Baz Ratner)

The IDF again calls on civilians in numerous communities and cities in northern Israel to remain close to bomb shelters until further notice.

The guidelines apply to people in the Merom HaGalil Regional Council, Upper Galilee Regional Council, Mevo’ot HaHermon Regional Council, Metula, Kiryat Shmona, Yesud HaMa’ala, Hatzor, Rosh Pina, Safed, Metula, and towns in the Golan Heights from Katzrin and northward.

The IDF calls on civilians in those areas to reduce movement outside of homes, avoid large gatherings, and remain close to shelters.

Last night, the IDF issued similar instructions before lifting them in the early morning hours.