On Saturday, Israeli authorities canceled school trips and other activities due to growing concerns about attacks from Iran, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said.
Gatherings and workplaces were also restricted in certain areas of the besieged Gaza Strip, including along the line of conflict and in Israel’s southern districts. according to To the announcement made on X (formerly Twitter). According to the announcement, outdoor gatherings in the Gaza Strip must have no more than 100 people, and indoor events must have no more than 300 people. (Related: Biden administration worries behind closed doors that Iran will attack US targets over Israel defense: Report)
Israeli military chief spokesman Maj. Gen. Daniel Hagari said the Israeli jets were flown in as a precaution. according to to Reuters.
The decision came after Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seized an Israeli-linked vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to Reuters.
Tensions between the two countries have been high since Israel killed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Mohammad Reza Zahedi in a Syrian airstrike in April, with Iranian authorities threatening to retaliate.
After assessing the situation, it has been decided that changes will be made to the Defense Guidelines for Home Front Forces as of 23:00 (IST) tonight.
As part of the changes, it was decided to ban educational activities throughout Israel. Gatherings will be held in the green area. pic.twitter.com/LhD8EDeMOt
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) April 13, 2024
President Joe Biden will reportedly return to Washington DC early from his visit to Delaware to attend a briefing on the situation in the Middle East. according to to Reuters. The administration sought to distance itself from Tehran, telling it the United States had nothing to do with the airstrikes and gave little warning about Israel’s actions.
Biden reiterated his support for Israel on Friday, saying, “We are committed to defending Israel.” We support Israel. We will support Israel’s defense, but Iran will not succeed,” Reuters reported.
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