IDF limits gatherings across Israel

The IDF on Saturday night announced changes to the Home Front Command's guidelines for Israeli civilians.

The changes apply from Saturday night at 11:00p.m. to Monday night at 11:00p.m.

"Following a situational assessment, it was determined that as of 23:00 Israel time tonight, changes will be made to the Home Front Command’s defensive guidelines," the announcement read.

"As part of the changes, it was decided to prohibit educational activities across Israel. In green areas, gatherings will be limited to 1,000 people.

"The instructions published on the official Home Front Command channels must be adhered to and followed. The full instructions are updated on the National Emergency Portal and the Home Front Command app."

IDF Spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari confirmed, "In accordance with the situational assessment and in light of the security situation, the Home Front Command is issuing updates and adjustments to the defensive guidelines at this time—starting tomorrow morning and over the coming days, educational establishments, day camps, and planned trips will not take place."

Earlier on Saturday, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant warned, "Iran is a terrorist state - the world is seeing this now more than ever. We are determined to defend our citizens against this terrorism, and we will know how to respond to it."

"I ask the citizens of Israel to follow the instructions published by the IDF and the Home Front Command."