Ayobamiji Komolafe 
Israel’s civil defense agency, the Home Front Command, has ordered the closure of all schools in the northern part of the country following a surge in cross-border violence and rocket fire from the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah.
The directive, issued on Sunday, prohibits all educational activities in the region until at least Monday, 6:00 p.m. (1500 GMT), as the security situation remains tense.
The closure comes amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, with the latter launching rockets into northern Israel.
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In response, Israel’s military has increased its operations along the border, leading to intensified clashes.
The move to shut down schools is part of broader measures aimed at ensuring the safety of civilians in the northern region, which has been on high alert due to the recent spike in violence.
The Home Front Command has also urged residents in northern Israel to stay informed and adhere to safety protocols, as the military assesses the security situation.
This is not the first time schools have been closed in the region due to security threats, but the recent developments have raised concerns about the potential for further escalation.
The situation at the Israel-Lebanon border has remained volatile, with both sides exchanging fire in recent weeks.
Hezbollah, a powerful Shiite militant group based in Lebanon, has long been a significant adversary of Israel, and cross-border skirmishes have occasionally erupted since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war.
However, the recent surge in rocket fire has raised fears of a broader conflict.
Israeli officials have expressed their commitment to defending the country’s northern border, warning Hezbollah and other hostile forces in Lebanon against further aggression.
Meanwhile, international actors are closely monitoring the situation, calling for de-escalation to prevent further casualties and instability in the region.
