Tel Aviv closes beaches and cancels leisure activities due to fighting

Tel Aviv has closed its beaches and cultural institutions after the early morning exchange of fire between Israel and Hezbollah, the municipality’s spokesperson said on August 25, Report informs referring to CNN.

The city is also barring residents from engaging in large-scale official leisure activities due to the security situation.

The spokesperson reiterated that the city’s 240 bomb shelters are ready for use – though residents were advised not to stay in them unless they hear sirens or receive explicit instructions to do so.