The IDF has decided to raise the level of readiness in the Southern Command and has postponed leave for combat soldiers and operational units following a situational assessment in the area, the military announced Monday night.
The area has also been significantly reinforced with additional units for defensive purposes, the IDF further noted.
In addition, the military said the planting of the Swords of Iron Forest near the Be’eri forest scheduled for Tuesday had been postponed following a situational assessment.
The IDF added that troops were deployed in the area, and no further directives had been issued to the Home Front.
Hamas postpones release of hostages
Earlier on Monday, Hamas said it would postpone the release of the hostages scheduled for February 15 due to an Israeli violation of the hostage-ceasefire deal.
The terror group claimed Israel was in breach of the agreement since it had delayed the return of Gazans to the northern Gaza Strip and had barred supplies from entering it.
Yuval Barnea contributed to this report.
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