IDF Home Front Command announced Tuesday night that restrictions on Israeli civilians are to be lifted immediately with a full return to routine in the wake of Tuesday morning’s ceasefire with Iran.
The decision was reached following a situation assessment, and approved by Defense Minister Israel Katz.
“As of today (Tuesday) at 8 pm, immediate changes will be made to the Home Front Command’s defensive guidelines. As part of the changes, all areas of the country will shift to full activity without restriction,” HFC said in a statement.
Communities in the Gaza Envelope, however, must restrict gatherings to a maximum of 2,000 people, per IDF Southern Command guidelines.
The changes are in effect until Thursday, June 26th, 2025, at 8 pm, when another determination will take place.
Preschools, kindergartens and elementary schools will resume classes on Wednesday morning, to the relief of Israeli parents across the country — except in Be’er Sheva, where four residents lost their lives when an Iranian ballistic missile struck a seven-story building Tuesday morning, shortly before the ceasefire with Iran took hold.
“The public is required to follow the guidelines published on the official Home Front Command channels,” HFC said. “Full guidelines will be updated on the National Emergency Portal and the Home Front Command app.”
Following the announcement, the Temple Mount ‘Beyadenu’ organization announced the Temple Mount site will reopen Wednesday morning from 7 am to 11:30 am, and in the afternoon from 1:30 pm to 3:15 pm. “Our tour guides will be waiting for you at the entrance,” the organization said.
But despite the relaxation of the restrictions, the military remains watchful.
Speaking at a briefing Tuesday evening, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir cautioned, “We have concluded a significant phase, but the campaign against Iran is not over. We are entering a new phase based on the achievements of the current one.”
Zamir noted that Israeli forces set Iran’s nuclear project — and its ballistic missile program — back by years.
Nevertheless, he said, “Despite the phenomenal achievements, we must remain grounded. Many challenges lie ahead. We must remain focused, there is no time to rest on our laurels. Now the focus shifts back to Gaza — to bring the hostages home and to dismantle the Hamas regime.”
