IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has ordered a high state of alert and readiness for all offensive and defensive scenarios, instructing the military to be able to shift 'from zero to one hundred' in case of an attack on Iran, according to Israeli military sources. The directive comes despite progress toward a diplomatic deal, as security officials warn the situation on the fronts remains fragile.
The directive from Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, reported Thursday evening, instructs the IDF to prepare for a potential attack on Iran at the same time that diplomatic talks toward an agreement are reportedly advancing. Security officials cited in the report warn that the situation remains fragile across the fronts, citing continued operational challenges from Hezbollah and Iranian threats to respond if strikes persist.
The order marks a shift in emphasis from defensive readiness to explicit offensive planning. As The Zioneer has reported in recent days, the military had already been on high alert for possible Iranian retaliation following the strike in Beirut on June 14. Zamir's previous public statements have framed the recent Israeli strike in Iran as preparation for a 'much heavier blow,' and he has asserted that Iran's attempt to dictate new equations will fail.
What remains unconfirmed: whether specific target sets or timetables have been approved, or whether the directive represents a contingency posture rather than an imminent operation. The Home Front Command's civilian guidelines have not been updated in connection with this announcement, and no immediate change in operational tempo has been publicly observed.
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