All war restrictions were lifted on Friday, with activity expected to return to normal on Sunday evening, according to statements from the IDF, Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar, and Defense Minister Israel Katz.
The IDF said that, after reviewing the security situation in the country, the Home Front Command determined that all war restrictions will be lifted nationwide, excluding northern border communities, starting Friday evening.
The towns along the Lebanese border will have their restrictions lifted starting Saturday evening, according to new guidelines issued by the Home Front Command.
Zohar also announced the decision in a joint statement with Katz, saying that sporting and music events were expected to resume normal activity.
"The public returns to sports stadiums as usual, culture returns to full activity - including all performances and events planned across the country ahead of the Independence Day celebrations," he said in a social media post.
The decision follows the new ceasefire agreed by Israel and Lebanon, while recent comments by US President Donald Trump show a willingness by the US and Iran to sit down for additional negotiation rounds in the near future.
Independence Day ceremony to be livestreamed, not recorded as originally planned
Israeli media reported that, due to the lifting of restrictions, the official candlelighting ceremony for Independence Day will be livestreamed rather than recorded as originally planned.
The government will also produce a recorded version in line with its security directives, but the plan is to livestream the ceremony with all the main guests.
A report by Ynet said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will attend the ceremony, mainly due to the presence of Argentine President Javier Milei.
Milei, set to light a torch during the ceremony, will also be awarded the Presidential Medal of Honor during his upcoming visit to Israel, President Isaac Herzog's Office announced on Monday.
The medal is awarded to those who have made an exceptional contribution to Israel or humanity through their talent, service, or other means, the President's Office said.