Schools to stay closed, gathering restrictions remain unchanged until end of week

The IDF Home Front Command says nationwide restrictions amid the war with Iran remain unchanged as Tehran keeps up its ballistic missile fire on Israel.

Following a fresh assessment, the Home Front Command says that the current restrictions remain in place until Saturday at 8 p.m. By then, another assessment will be conducted.

As part of the current guidelines, educational activities are prohibited, except for a number of outlined exceptions; gatherings of up to 50 people are permitted, provided a shelter can be reached in time; and workplaces can operate under the same conditions.

Following the Home Front Command’s assessment, Education Minister Yoav Kisch announces that his plan to allow for a gradual reopening of the education system later this week is postponed to Sunday.