Israeli ports in the northern city of Haifa work with normal capacity despite the escalation of fighting with "Hezbollah" in nearby Lebanon and the city, which is the target of rocket fire, reports "Reuters".
Haifa is Israel's third largest city and handles much of the country's maritime trade. Yesterday, sirens sounded throughout the city for the first time in months of conflict in the border area, and the army's defense systems fired and intercepted Hezbollah rockets. over Haifa Bay. No damage caused.
It was calm but tense in the city today.
Port authorities clarified that no changes have been made to Israeli ports, from Eilat on the Red Sea in Israel's far south to the major Mediterranean ports of Haifa and Ashdod.
It is specified that ships entering Israel were covered by a special government insurance scheme through a property tax fund.
"Following recent events, we find it necessary to ensure that our ports are fully open for business and operating at full capacity," said the port authority.
"Israeli ports are considered the safest in the world thanks to multi-layered security, a high standard of cyber security at all times and protection through the highly effective 'Iron Dome', among other anti-missile systems both on land and at sea , which are specifically designed to protect our ports".
The Port Authority also adds that the security situation is being assessed continuously and any change will be communicated immediately.
Israel's Ministry of Transport noted that all activities are coordinated with the army's Home Front Command.