The government will vote - the special situation on the home front will be extended until after the elections: "High probability of an attack on the civilian population"

The government is expected to approve the extension of the special situation on the home front until November 3, after the elections. Defense Minister Israel Katz submitted a proposal for the extension, and in a document sent to ministers, it was stated that according to security officials, there is still a "high probability" of an attack on the civilian population, mainly in the Iranian and Lebanese arenas.

The government is expected to approve the extension of the special situation on the home front until November 3, after the elections. Defense Minister Israel Katz requested to extend the declaration, which ministers will vote on in an urgent telephone ballot. In a document sent to ministers, it was stated that according to security officials, there is still a "high probability" of an attack on the civilian population, mainly in the Iranian and Lebanese arenas. Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs submitted the proposal to cabinet members today (Thursday). The current declaration was set to expire on October 20, according to a government decision from October 6. The explanatory notes state that given the uncertainty in the Iranian and Lebanese arenas, there is still a high probability of an attack. The extension is subject to approval by the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. The Defense Minister declared a special situation on the home front on February 28, 2026, with the start of the "Lion's Roar" war against Iran. A declaration of a special situation on the home front allows the Home Front Command to impose restrictions, including limiting studies and gatherings, although currently no such directives are in effect. The legal advisor of the defense establishment, Attorney Mor Yamin-Bartal, ruled that there is no legal impediment to approving the proposal, but noted that further extension of such a long emergency situation could raise difficulties.

The government will vote - the special situation on the home front will be extended until after the elections: "High probability of an attack on the civilian population"