Israel conducted military strikes against Iran early Friday morning local time, with the country’s defense minister announcing a “special situation.”
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a special state of emergency in the country, NBC News and the Associated Press reported.
“Following the State of Israel’s preemptive strike against Iran, a missile and drone attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate future.
Therefore, and in accordance with his authority under the Civil Defense Law, Defense Minister Israel Katz has now signed a special order, according to which a special state of emergency will be imposed in the home front throughout the entire State of Israel.
You must obey the instructions of the Home Front Command and the authorities and remain in the protected areas.”
