War in the North, Protected area, rocket fire threat

Army Warns Northern Residents: "Stay Close to Protected Spaces"

The Home Front Command and Northern Command have issued a warning to residents of the Upper Galilee Regional Council, advising them to remain close to protected spaces and to avoid unnecessary movement in the area.

An anti-missile system fires interception missiles as rockets fired from Lebanon, seen from Kiryat Shmona, July 16, 2024 (Photo by Ayal Margolin/Flash90)

In a joint statement released in recent minutes, the Home Front Command and Northern Command urged residents in several northern communities to exercise extreme caution and stay close to protected areas.

The joint warning was issued to residents of the Upper Galilee Regional Council, including the following communities: Gonen, Lavaot HaBashan, Shamir, Kfar Sald, Sde Nehemia, Amir, Kfar Blum, and Naot Mordechai.

The security authorities stated that residents in the area should act with increased caution and instructed them to "stay near protected spaces, avoid gatherings, and minimize movement in the area unless necessary." The Northern Command and Home Front Command indicated that they will continue to update residents as needed.

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