It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the Israeli Defense Ministry.

“Defense Minister Benny Gantz recently assessed the situation with senior security officials, including the Chief of the Army General Staff, the director of the Mossad intelligence agency, the head of the Shin Bet and others.

At the end of the meeting, Minister Gantz instructed the defense department to maintain readiness for hostilities, ”the ministry said.

Earlier, the Palestinian group "Islamic Jihad" confirmed the information about the conclusion of a truce with Israel.

On August 5, Israel announced Operation Dawn.

A state of emergency has been declared along the 80-kilometer border between Israel and the enclave.