[95293] IDF announces the release of standby squads in the north following the ceasefire

Change in the defense system in the north: standby squads to be released from service

The IDF has informed members of the standby squads in the northern communities that their active service will end starting this coming Sunday, June 21, 2026. The decision comes as part of the updated assessments of the security establishment.

According to a report by reporter Guy Varon published on Voice of News on 🆃🅴🅻🅴🆃🆁🅰️🅼, the release of the forces is being carried out "in light of the ceasefire". This channel tends toward a positive sentiment regarding the political and military echelon in Israel.

The news was confirmed simultaneously by several other news channels. News Arena also reported that the army announced the move, citing Varon: "From Sunday you are all released in light of the ceasefire".

Similarly, the News in Real Time on Telegram channel reported that the IDF is "releasing the standby squads in the north", while emphasizing that the main justification for this step is the current ceasefire. As of this moment, no further details have been published regarding changes in other defense arrays in the sector.