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Israel Lifts Wartime Restrictions; Schools and Flights Resume

4/10/2026

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IDF Lifts Restrictions

The IDF Home Front Command lifted wartime restrictions across most of Israel starting Thursday after a ceasefire in the US-Israeli war with Iran.
Schools will reopen for the first time since February 28.
Northern areas will maintain tighter restrictions due to Hezbollah threats.
Ben Gurion Airport plans to resume full operations as airlines prepare to expand flight schedules.
The situation remains subject to ongoing security assessments.

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Jerusalem Ceasefire Enacted

The ceasefire in the US-Israeli war with Iran led to lifting restrictions on holy sites in Jerusalem.
The Greek Orthodox Patriarch performed the Washing of the Feet ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
Jerusalem police deployed officers to ensure safety as access to Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Western Wall resumed.
Critics argued that Israel used the conflict to impose restrictions.
Officials maintained that safety concerns justified the measures.

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Historical Context

The 2023 ceasefire in the US-Israeli conflict with Iran followed a series of escalations, including the Twelve-Day War in June 2025, where Israel launched extensive strikes against Iranian military sites. This conflict echoed the 1967 Six-Day War, highlighting ongoing territorial disputes and military tensions in the region. The fragile peace underscores the complex dynamics affecting security and interfaith relations in Jerusalem.

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IDF Lifts Restrictions

The IDF Home Front Command lifted wartime restrictions across most of Israel starting Thursday after a ceasefire in the US-Israeli war with Iran.
Schools will reopen for the first time since February 28.
Northern areas will maintain tighter restrictions due to Hezbollah threats.
Ben Gurion Airport plans to resume full operations as airlines prepare to expand flight schedules.
The situation remains subject to ongoing security assessments.

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