Israel army raises country alert level after US strikes on Iran

An interceptor missile leaves a smoke trail, as seen from Jerusalem, after missiles are launched from Iran, June 18, 2025. REUTERS FILE PHOTO
JERUSALEM — Israel has raised its alert level, permitting only essential activities until further notice, the military announced on Sunday after US strikes on Iran.
“It was decided to shift all areas of the country from Partial and Limited Activity to Essential Activity,” including “a prohibition on educational activities, gatherings, and workplaces, except for essential sectors”, the Israeli military statement said. /dl
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