In light of Hamas statements and the identification of the evacuation of Hamas posts, it was decided in the Southern Command to reinforce the Gaza Division and close several access routes in the area adjacent to the Gaza Strip. There are no further instructions to the public.
The IDF said that it "operates in order to ensure the security of civilians in the area, and will not tolerate any aggression against Israeli civilians or IDF soldiers, and is prepared for a wide variety of scenarios."