The Israeli government voted on Tuesday afternoon to extend a “special emergency” for the entire country until late March due to the ongoing fighting with Iran.

The “Special Situation on the Home Front,” which the government voted to extend through March 26, authorizes the Israel Defense Forces’ Home Front Command to restrict public gatherings and civilian movement.

The proposal to extend the nationwide emergency measures was put on the government’s agenda by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, Ynet reported.