Israel Declares Week-Long 'Special Situation' on Home Front Until September 30

Sep 23, 2024, 04:26 PM

The Israeli government has officially approved the declaration of a 'special situation' on the Home Front across the entire country. This state of emergency grants the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) the authority to implement restrictions, such as limiting large gatherings, for safety reasons. The special situation will be in effect until September 30th, lasting for a week. This marks the first time in Israel's history that a nationwide state of emergency has been declared. The Minister of Defense signed the special situation order.