Israeli military eases some restrictions for parts of northern Israel
Israel’s military has eased some safety guidelines for residents in areas of northern Israel, a possible indication it does not expect any immediate large-scale attack from Iran or its proxies in the region.
The restrictions had been imposed on people’s gatherings in the same area and workplaces close to shelters.
In areas closest to the border with Lebanon, schools can now open as long as they have bomb shelters close by. In towns a bit further away, nearer to the port city of Haifa, gatherings of up to 2,000 people are now permitted, it added.
Israel’s military has tightened and eased restrictions in the north over the past year, depending on its evolving assessment of the threat level from Hezbollah attacks.
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In a video statement, the Lebanese group said those areas have become “legitimate military targets” after Israeli forces stationed there.
