Israelis close to Gaza ordered to stay near bomb shelters

Fearing massive rocket fire against Israeli cities, the Army Home Front Command issued instructions on Friday for Israelis living close to the Gaza Strip after the army struck Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza, Jerusalem Post reported.

The instructions are valid from Friday morning until 6 p.m. on Saturday, although the IDF may release more instructions after that time period.

According to the instructions, people living in proximity to Gaza were told not to have gatherings over 10 people in open spaces and 50 people in closed spaces. Places of work that have access to shelters were given the okay to keep working, but those that don't were instructed to close, as were education institutions.

The instructions for the west and center of the Negev and Lachish were the same except they could have gatherings of up to 100 people in closed spaces.

Israel Police said in a statement that police alertness was being raised throughout the occupied territories. Furthermore, the Border Police was prepared to call in 10 companies of reservists.