Israel decrees “special situation” in the face of possible Hezbollah attacks

Madrid., The Government of Israel, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, approved this Monday a declaration of a “special situation on the internal front” in the country as a whole on a day marked by the attacks against several areas of Lebanon, including Beirut, and in the face of fear of a possible response from the Shiite militia party Hezbollah.

The declaration of “special situation” is a legal term for emergency contexts that serves to give authorities greater jurisdiction over the civilian population. In fact, the powers of the military authorities are significantly expanded, even being able to prohibit meetings.

The measure, which has been voted on by members of the Government by telephone, is valid for 48 hours, unless Netanyahu’s cabinet agrees to an extension.

For the moment, Israel’s military authorities, specifically the Home Front Command, have not announced any changes, reports ‘The Times of Israel’.

This statement comes on a day in which the Israel Defense Forces have bombed several positions in the east and south of Lebanon, as well as in the capital, leaving a provisional toll of 274 dead and more than a thousand injured in a bombing that According to Israel, it seeks to attack Hezbollah positions.

For its part, the Lebanese militia has announced the launch of dozens of missiles against Israeli military facilities. This escalation of tensions occurs a week after the explosion of communication devices – attributed to Israel – and an Israeli attack on Beirut, left almost a hundred dead and more than 3,000 injured.