The IDF Northern Command announced a planned loud explosion overnight between 23:00 and 01:00 in the Ramim Ridge, Hula Valley, and northern Golan areas, due to military operations in southern Lebanon. Residents of Metula and Misgav Am were asked to open windows to prevent glass damage. No change to Home Front Command guidelines.
The IDF Northern Command issued a detailed warning Thursday evening at 22:15 Jerusalem for a planned loud explosion overnight between 23:00 and 01:00, specifying the Ramim Ridge, Hula Valley, and northern Golan as the affected areas. Residents of Metula and Misgav Am were specifically asked to open windows to prevent glass damage from the blast. The Home Front Command's guidelines remain unchanged. This is the latest update in a series of advisories issued Thursday evening, with the Northern Command providing the most precise geographic scope.
Earlier Thursday evening, an initial advisory was circulated to residents of Metula and Misgav Am, warning of loud explosions due to IDF activity in Lebanon. Within minutes, the advisory was expanded to additional northern communities, then to the entire Finger of the Galilee, with the schedule of 23:00–01:00 confirmed. Security analyst Yair Goldblatt reported on the planned explosions, and the Northern Command later specified the exact areas. All versions were published at 22:15 Jerusalem, reflecting rapid refinement of the warning.
The IDF has issued similar advisories in the past for planned military operations. On July 15, authorities in the north informed residents of planned explosions between 02:00 and 04:00 due to military activity deep in the sector, as The Zioneer reported at 20:57 Jerusalem. The current notification is consistent with routine operational announcements that do not indicate a change in the security assessment.
The explosion has not yet taken place as of 22:22 Jerusalem. Residents in the affected areas are advised to follow the instructions to open windows and remain aware of the scheduled blast window.
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