Due to the exceptional weather conditions expected in the coming days, the IDF decided to put strictures on the activity of the ground forces from yesterday (Sunday) to Thursday (inclusive).
From Wednesday to Thursday (inclusive) it is strictly forbidden to perform navigations, escape training, camouflage training and the like. Training in units will be approved at two senior levels from the training framework.
Training in the north of the country (Hermon and the Golan Heights) will be approved by the relevant division commander. Execution of work at a height is prohibited except in operational activities and after approval by the commander of the regional division. Administrative trips are with the approval of the unit commander. On roads where the accumulation of ice is expected, risk management must be carried out. Crossing streams is prohibited.
Cultural and welfare activities and trips in the north of the country are prohibited, except in closed and covered places. It is the responsibility of commanders to carry out a risk assessment for any activity, training, mission that takes place in the coming days.