The Home Front Command has tightened restrictions along the Lebanon border, anticipating increased Hezbollah fire ahead of a potential ceasefire agreement. Schools and public events in parts of northern Israel have been canceled amid concerns of heavy rocket barrages during what could be the final hours before a deal.
"It's remarkable that northern residents have to learn about an impending ceasefire from Lebanese media," journalist Almog Boker criticized. "Even after October 7, nothing has changed - zero transparency from Netanyahu's government. For years, Gaza border residents learned about ceasefires from Egyptian sources, and now northern residents get their updates from Lebanese outlets."
The lack of official communication has left northern communities relying on indirect signals, such as the Home Front Command's revised guidelines shifting from partial to restricted activity. "The least northern residents deserve is an update, a clear picture of where this is heading," Boker added.
At the same time, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is mounting an intensive effort to convince Security Cabinet members to back the proposed Hezbollah ceasefire agreement.
Tomorrow's (Tuesday) schedule reveals a carefully planned diplomatic push, with Netanyahu holding sequential meetings with ministers and coalition leaders throughout the morning and early afternoon, before convening the full Security Cabinet for a decisive session.
The meetings come amid growing opposition from some northern community leaders and right-wing ministers concerned about security guarantees. The deal's terms, reportedly including Hezbollah's withdrawal from the border region, have sparked intense debate within the coalition.
