The IDF spokesperson confirmed Monday evening that regional defense squads (mahlakot hagana) along the northern frontline will finish their operational duty next week and begin their stand-down period, citing the security assessment. Channel 14 first reported the release.
The IDF announced Monday evening that the emergency regional defense squads (mahlakot hagana) mobilized at the outbreak of the war in northern frontline communities will be released from active duty starting next week.
The decision, confirmed by the IDF spokesperson at 20:45, follows a series of operational discussions. The squads will finish their mission in the coming week and receive the reorganization days they are entitled to, according to the military.
Channel 14 first broke the story earlier on Monday, reporting that the IDF had informed the squads they would be released from Sunday. The IDF's confirmation came hours later.
The move follows the Home Front Command's lifting of all civil-defense restrictions on frontline communities earlier Monday, returning the north to routine status. The Hezbollah ceasefire, which took effect in late November, has held, allowing a gradual drawdown of emergency forces.
5 developments
- DevelopingHome Front Command declares incident over on 'frontline' zone
- StrongHome Front Command lifts all remaining restrictions on frontline communities
- DevelopingChannel 14 publishes Lebanon situation report: fallen soldiers, fire hold, demand for withdrawal
- DevelopingIsrael Hayom: Education system status unclear as Home Front Command considers easing restrictions
Source and signal
- Internal intake