Schools across the country were closed on Monday, June 8. Education Minister Yoav Kisch has announced that schools will remain closed on Tuesday, June 9, as well.

The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem has informed Chaim V’Chessed that it is closed today, Monday, and will also remain closed on Tuesday.

Government services are operating on a limited basis. Some government offices remain open while others have suspended operations. In Jerusalem, the main Misrad HaPnim branch on Shlomzion Street was closed on Monday, while the Har Choma and Mevaseret Zion branches remained open. Officials have informed Chaim V’Chessed that the Shlomzion branch will be closed on Tuesday.

The Ministry of Transportation reported that its License Office in Jerusalem was open on Monday, while the Beit Shemesh branch was closed. It remains to be seen which offices will operate on Tuesday.

In an important development for travelers, Ben Gurion Airport remains open and regular commercial flights are continuing. However, government officials are reportedly considering possible restrictions on airport operations should the security situation deteriorate.

Lastly, the Chaim V’Chessed Special Moments Retreat for mothers of children with special needs is scheduled to take place in Nir Etzion on Wednesday and Thursday. Chaim V’Chessed representatives are in contact with Home Front Command officials regarding the situation. As of this writing, the retreat is still scheduled to take place as planned.

Chaim V’Chessed is closely monitoring developments and will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.