Israel calls off school trips, puts forces on full alert amid Iran threat

Israel has called off all school trips and other youth activities planned for the coming days, the beginning of the Passover festival, and placed the armed forces on full alert due to a possible attack by Iran.

Announcing the measures in a televised briefing, chief military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said dozens of combat planes were airborne as part of the state of readiness.

One reporter for Middle East Eye in Jerusalem shared an official letter from the local school district listing the various activities that had been canceled, including summer camps and holiday festivities for students of all ages.