Update on changes to Home Front Command’s defense policy: Effective Monday, March 16, 2026, at 06:00,

New Home Front Command defense policy takes effect March 16, 2026, altering regional activity levels and guidelines for education, gatherings, and workplaces.

Update on changes to the Home Front Command’s defense policy: Starting Monday, March 16, 2026, at 06:00, a defense policy will take effect that divides the country’s regions differentially. Until this date, the defense policy will remain unchanged. Below is a detailed breakdown of the policy and defense guidelines that will take effect on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 06:00: Guidance Areas: Beit She’an Valley, Baka, Samaria, Judea, Dead Sea, Western Lachish, Gaza Envelope, Western Negev, Southern Negev, Arava – Transition from a limited activity level to a partial activity level. Below is a detailed breakdown of the guidelines in the aforementioned areas: Educational Activities – Educational activities can be held in a location from which it is possible to reach a standard protected space during defense. Gatherings – Up to 50 people in an open area, and up to 100 people in a structure in a location from which it is possible to reach a standard protected space during defense. Workplaces – Activities can be held in a location from which it is possible to reach a standard protected space during defense.