The Israeli army designated several areas in northern Israel military exclusion zones on Monday evening, as fears mount of a war between Israel and Lebanon.
These areas may not be entered, according to a military spokesperson for the Northern Command of the Israeli troops, referring to areas near Metula, Misgav Am and Kfar Giladi, close to the Lebanese border.
Earlier, an army spokesperson referred to exercises as part of the increased combat readiness of the troops.
That came as Israel’s defence minister, Yoav Gallant, said the next phase of the fight against Hezbollah would begin soon.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security cabinet also met on Monday, amid growing fears Israel is planning an incursion into Lebanon in the coming hours.
Israel launched a large-scale aerial campaign on targets across Lebanon last week, with the stated aim of pushing back Hezbollah to enable the return of tens of thousands of residents evacuated from northern Israel.
