Israel to disband civilian ‘alert squads’ in north after Lebanon ceasefire (opens original article in a new tab)

Israel plans to disband civilian 'alert squads' in northern settlements next week following a ceasefire with Lebanon, according to the army's statement on changed security conditions.

• Israel to disband civilian 'alert squads' in north
• Civilian rapid-response units in northern settlements to be demobilized next week
• Army cites changed security assessment