Middle East

Israel restricts gatherings, closes schools in the north

From CNN's Lex Harvey

The Israel Defense Forces announced new restrictions on public activities Sunday in northern Israel and parts of the Golan Heights as its fighting with Hezbollah ramps up.

From 6 a.m. this morning local time through Monday evening, schools will be closed. Gatherings will be limited to 10 people outdoors and 100 people inside, according to the IDF.

Beaches will also be closed to the public. Work-related activities can continue as long as shelter is nearby.

Among areas affected by the new rules are the the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and upper and lower Galiliee.

The military earlier raised restrictions for much of the north, warning of a possible Hezbollah attack “within a short time frame.”

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