Israel’s Security Cabinet voted overnight to officially declare the country at war, the Prime Minister’s Office has reported.
Source: Times of Israel, with reference to a statement by the Prime Minister’s Office
Details: The government said it could now take “significant military steps”.
The Security Cabinet decision was made in accordance with Article 40 of Basic Law: The Government, which states that the country cannot go to war without a government decision.
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced that schools across the country will remain closed in the coming days.
The restrictions will be in effect until 18:00 on Tuesday, 10 October, but are likely to be extended if fighting continues.
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