Israel adjusts safety rules near Lebanon border as regional situation shifts
Israeli military makes changes to its defense guidelines in northern regions while easing some public gathering limits. Updates come after year-long exchanges with Hezbollah forces
The Israeli Defense Forces changed its safety-rules in northern areas on nov 2nd raising protection levels from partial to full coverage in Lower Galilee and southern Golan areas (which are close to Lebanese border)
In a notable shift the military has loosened its public-gathering limits allowing up to 2000 people to meet in specific zones; this change shows careful balance between safety needs and day-to-day activities
The updates come as cross-border activity with Hezbollah continues — the Lebanon-based group and Israeli forces have been trading fire since last fall near their shared boundary line. The situation in border regions stays active but managed with these new safety steps showing flexible response to whats happening on-ground
