Israel lifts all war-related restrictions on northern border areas

Israel lifts all war-related restrictions on northern border areas Israel on Sunday announced the lifting of all restrictions imposed on northern border areas as part of the war on Lebanon. The Israeli military said all restrictions will be lifted starting at 6:00 am on Monday, 22 June 22 2026, adding that the border communities "will move to a full activity level, with no restrictions, instead of a partial activity level". Smoke rises following Israeli bombardment in southern Lebanon as seen from a position across the border in the Upper Galilee in northern Israel on 19 June 2026. (AFP)