IDF: Following the situational assessment, the Home Front Command defensive guidelines remain unchanged and in effect until Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 21:00 PM.

Assessment

The IDF has confirmed that current Home Front Command defensive guidelines will stay in place for over a year, until late May 2026. This extended timeline suggests military planners anticipate a prolonged period of elevated threat, binding civilian behavior to official safety protocols well into the future. The key question is whether new intelligence could shift these guidelines sooner.