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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
IDF spokesman says no changes to guidelines amid rumors heavy rocket fire expected
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Amid rumors spreading on social media about a potential large-scale fire on Israel tonight, IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin says there are no changes to the guidelines for civilians.
“I am aware of the public discourse in recent hours regarding the possibility of an increase in the rocket fire. I want to emphasize that there is no change in the Home Front Command’s defensive policy at this time,” he says on X.
Some local authorities in northern Israel sent messages to residents warning them of planned rocket fire in their area tonight.
“The IDF is prepared with strong defenses and will do whatever is required to protect the citizens of Israel,” he says, adding that “we continue to hold ongoing situation assessments and will update on any change if and when there is one.”
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