Hezbollah is planning a larger-than-standard overnight rocket attack, the IDF said Tuesday afternoon.
The IDF took the unusual measure of pre-warning the home front after the incident last Wednesday, in which the military had prior intelligence of a potential increased Hezbollah attack, but it did not pre-warn the home front, or not far enough in advance to take special precautions.
In that incident, Hezbollah increased its rocket fire from 100 rockets per day to 200 rockets.
IDF prevents more massive Hezbollah attacks
Further, the IDF said that in that incident, Hezbollah had intended to fire up to 600 rockets on Israel, but had only been able to do so due to preemptive strikes by the air force.
The IDF said that, also this time, the air force is working overtime to try to thwart Hezbollah's efforts, but felt an obligation to issue a general warning so that the home front could make special plans if necessary.
At the same time, the IDF said that it is prepared for Hezbollah's attacks, and the home front should not descend into panic, but should be ready to be near safe rooms and bomb shelters.
Iran might also participate in the attack, but the main threat is viewed as coming from Hezbollah.