As of this evening: All restrictions on gatherings have been lifted from the Carmel to the Lowlands

November 28, 2024   

After assessing the situation: The Home Front Command announced this evening (Thursday) the lifting of restrictions on gatherings in many areas of the country, following the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon. The decision is valid in the Shephelah, Yarkon, Sharon, Samaria, Menashe, Wadi Ara, the Carmel and the valleys. The most severe restrictions are on the confrontation line and in the Golan Heights, where educational activities are still prohibited and gatherings remain limited to only 100 people in a building.

Restrictions map:

Settlements along the confrontation line and the Golan Heights: Gatherings in open areas are limited to up to 10 people, in buildings up to 100. Beaches in those areas are still closed. Workplaces will be active provided that they can reach a standard protected space according to the protection time. Educational activities - still prohibited. Upper Galilee, the Krayot, Haifa and the Gulf Region: Gatherings in open areas are limited to up to 100 people, in buildings up to 350 people. Beaches will be closed to the public. Workplaces will be active in a building or in a place from which a protected space can be reached during the quarantine. Educational activities will be possible in a place from which a protected space can be reached during the quarantine. Southern Golan, Lower Galilee and Gaza Strip (subject to Southern Command guidelines): Gatherings of up to 2,000 people can be held (except in the localities specified in the exceptions). Workplaces will operate without restrictions. Educational activities will be possible without restrictions. Rest of the country: Gatherings can be held without restrictions. Workplaces will operate without restrictions. Educational activities can be held without restrictions. The Minister of Education, Yoav Kish, has instructed to promote a program called "Return Home" that will include renovation and upgrading of the damaged educational buildings, operating a psychological support system for students and educational staff, and making safety and security adjustments in institutions.