Sirens were heard in a number of southern areas a short time ago. One rocket landed near Lahavim while mortar shells impacted in an open area inside the Shar HaNegev Regional Council. Baruch Hashem there are no reports of injuries or damage. It would appear terrorists have decided to ignore the agreed-upon ceasefire that was to have begun at 6:00am.

Addressing the renewed warfare in the south, IDF spokesman Brigadier-General Yoav Mordechai stated on motzei Shabbos that at this stage, one cannot know how long the renewed warfare will continue.

It should be pointed out that terrorists are using improved rockets with longer range, and they are now striking municipalities that simply do not have safe rooms for residents or schools, areas that were once out of range.

Therefore, the schools in the 40km range of the border are closed today, Sunday, 2 Cheshvan, with the exception of the border communities situated within 7 kilometers of the border, since they are equipped with safe rooms and fortified school buildings.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)