 Immediately following the initial attacks, the Israeli public was set under lockdown by the Home Front Command more widespread than anything seen since the 1990–91 Gulf War.Citizens from the Southern and Central Israel were told to refrain from all congregation, to stay home from all workplaces deemed 'not critical' and in addition, all schools and universities were closed until further notice.Rocket fire began shortly after the targeted killings of PIJ leaders in Gaza and Syria.