Israel on Monday lifted the state of emergency for areas near the Gaza border for the first time since Hamas\u2019s October 2023 attack. Defence Minister Israel Katz said the move reflects \u201cthe new security reality\u201d in the south as a ceasefire continues to hold.<\/p>\n
Israel has lifted the state of emergency for areas near the border with Gaza for the first time since Hamas\u2019s October 2023 attack, Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Monday.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have decided to adopt the (Israeli military\u2019s) recommendation and to lift, for the first time since October 7, the special state on the home front,\u201d a statement from Katz\u2019s office said.<\/p>\n
The decision \u201creflects the new security reality in the south of the country\u201d and came as a ceasefire that began on October 10 largely continued to hold.<\/p>\n
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The state of emergency, which was active up to 80 kilometres from Gaza in southern Israel, granted authorities special powers to maintain public order and ensure civilian safety.<\/p>\n
The same state of emergency was temporarily expanded to the whole of Israel in June 2025 after Israeli strikes on Iran that prompted retaliatory missile launches from the Islamic republic.<\/p>\n
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