After the assassination of the commander of the military wing of the Islamic Jihad in Gaza and the opening of the “Dawn” operation against the terrorist organization, the Home Front Command updated today (Friday) on the restriction of gatherings within a range of 80 km. According to the updated instructions, in the Gaza Strip it is forbidden to gather in open spaces In groups of more than 10 people, and in closed spaces, up to 50 people can gather. In the warning areas of Lakish, West Lakish, West Negev and Central Negev, gatherings will be limited to 10 in an open area and 100 in a closed area.
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In all the areas where the guidelines have been updated, educational activities are prohibited, but the workplaces can be opened as long as the protected space is at a reachable distance according to the warning space. Residents of the Gaza Strip were instructed to stay near protected areas. Ashkelon, Ashdod, Yavne and Beer Sheva announced the opening of the public shelters. Iron Dome batteries were deployed in Jerusalem and Be’er Sheva in addition to the additional batteries that are regularly deployed. Also, in light of the security situation and the directives of the Home Front Command, the Ashkelon National Park is closed. In Tel Aviv, Ra’anana and Ramat Gan they decided to open the shelters.
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The Ashdod Municipality stated that at a meeting held by Mayor Dr. Yehiel Lesri together with the heads of the complexes, MDA, police, the director general of the municipality, the director of the security department and the heads of complexes, it was decided on a series of measures in view of the “Dawn” operation, including the opening of an operation center , the reinforcement of the urban center, and special defense instructions including closing the beaches to the public, and limiting prayers in the synagogues with shielding only.
The mayor of Ashkelon, Tomer Glam, said: “I immediately directed the opening of the public shelters in the city and the opening of the municipal emergency room with the participation of all the emergency units in the city. The municipal hotline operates with increased forces and our teams are deployed in the field in order to provide you with an immediate response to any issue and need.”