Amid Iranian rocket fire: Schools to operate remotely, all guidelines and public transportation changes

As rocket fire from Iran toward Israel’s home front continues, the Home Front Command announced on Saturday evening that strict emergency measures will remain in effect. In addition to a ban on gatherings, workplaces will remain closed except for essential services, and no in-person educational activities will take place.

For the Coming Week: Remote Learning for All Students
Education Minister Yoav Kisch announced that, due to the ongoing security situation, all schools across the country will transition to remote learning for the upcoming week.

According to the minister, all scheduled matriculation exams (Bagrut) will be postponed for now. "If the current threat level allows it, we may consider holding special education classes in person," he added.

Limited Bus Services, Light Rail Suspended "Until Further Notice"
On Saturday night and Sunday, bus and train services will operate on a reduced schedule, in accordance with Home Front Command guidelines, focusing primarily on routes serving hospitals and other essential destinations. Light rail services in Jerusalem and the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, as well as the Haifa cable car ("Rakavlit"), are suspended until further notice.

Passengers are urged to avoid non-essential travel and to follow safety instructions in case of sirens during transit.

Healthcare System Preparedness – Which Clinics Will Be Open Tomorrow?
Tomorrow, reinforced clinics operated by Israel's health maintenance organizations (HMOs) will open, and will also serve members of other HMOs who cannot access their regular clinics. Details of the operating clinics are available on the HMOs' websites and call centers. General hospitals are operating in protected areas and are reducing non-urgent procedures. Reinforced mother-and-baby clinics (Tipat Halav) will operate as usual.

The health system advises residents who need to see a family doctor to check their clinic's status on their HMO’s website or by phone. Unprotected clinics will be closed, and patients will be referred to alternative facilities. Phone consultations are also available.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Director-General of the Health Ministry reported that since the start of the confrontation with Iran, 499 people have been admitted to hospitals nationwide. Three people were killed, four are seriously wounded, and 26 sustained moderate injuries. The rest suffered minor injuries, with many classified as anxiety victims. Most have been discharged, while 44 remain hospitalized in stable condition.

According to the Deputy Director-General, the healthcare system is prepared to maintain continuous operation. The Health Ministry also emphasized that it is taking steps to prevent cyberattacks on Israel's health infrastructure. They added that there is no shortage of medical supplies or medications, and the system is prepared for prolonged airspace closures.