Israel's Home Front Command ordered the closure of schools in towns and cities near the border with Lebanon on Sunday, May 31, 2026, following a series of Hezbollah drone and rocket attacks on northern Israel over the weekend. The decision tightens restrictions in the region amid escalating cross-border violence.
The attacks, which included drones and rockets fired from southern Lebanon, targeted Israeli military positions and civilian areas, though no casualties were immediately reported. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the strikes, stating they were in response to recent Israeli operations in the region.
Israeli officials said the school closures affect communities within a 4-kilometer range of the border, impacting thousands of students. The Home Front Command urged residents to remain near shelters and follow safety guidelines.
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) called for restraint from both sides, warning that the escalation could lead to a broader conflict. The Israeli military said it was prepared to respond to further attacks.
