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.
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.