Politics Israeli government declares nationwide state of emergency

Following massive air strikes in Lebanon, the Israeli government has decided on a nationwide state of emergency in anticipation of counter-attacks. According to an Israeli government representative, this was decided during a telephone consultation.

According to media reports, the decision means, among other things, that the size of gatherings can be restricted. However, the army has not yet published any new instructions. According to media reports, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gathered the so-called security cabinet for further consultations at the military headquarters in Tel Aviv.