The mayor of Ramat Gan announced Thursday that the city has opened all public shelters, citing an assessment that the risk of Iranian missile fire grows over the weekend. The decision was made in consultation with security officials, he said.
The mayor of Ramat Gan announced the opening of all public shelters Thursday, warning residents that the risk of Iranian missile fire increases over the weekend. The decision marks the latest civil defense measure by an Israeli municipality amid ongoing tensions with Iran.
The Zioneer previously reported that on June 14, Ramat Gan was among several cities that opened public shelters as part of a nationwide alert following a security incident. At the time, the Home Front Command declared the incident over within hours, but the underlying threat of Iranian retaliation remained.
The mayor's statement comes as Israel maintains a high alert level, with the US reportedly pressing Iran to avoid retaliation after an Israeli strike in Beirut's Dahieh in mid-June. While no immediate Iranian action has been confirmed, the mayor's assessment suggests local authorities are preparing for a potential escalation over the weekend.
The move is a local decision, and it remains unclear whether other municipalities will follow suit. The Home Front Command has not issued a new directive for the area.
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