Defense Minister Israel Katz conducted a comprehensive security assessment Thursday evening with Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, the heads of Military Intelligence, the General Staff, the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, and representatives of the Shin Bet and Mossad, the Defense Ministry said. During the briefing, Katz was presented with the intelligence and operational picture, IDF readiness, and operational plans for various scenarios. He instructed the military to maintain a high level of readiness and emphasized that the IDF is prepared for any scenario and will act with force against any threat.
The Defense Ministry confirmed Thursday evening that the comprehensive security assessment led by Defense Minister Israel Katz included the chiefs of the Shin Bet and Mossad, alongside IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, Military Intelligence, the General Staff, and the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories. The confirmation, arriving at 20:08 Jerusalem, adds the intelligence and security agency heads to the list of participants initially reported.
The first two reports of the assessment, both published at 19:58 Jerusalem, stated that Katz instructed the IDF to maintain high readiness and emphasized that the military is prepared for any scenario in defense and offense, and will act with full force against any threat. The current update clarifies the broader participation of Israel's security establishment, underscoring the multi-agency coordination behind the assessment.
The assessment aligns with the strategic posture Katz has articulated in recent weeks. As The Zioneer reported on June 25, Katz declared that the IDF will remain in security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza indefinitely, citing the "central lesson of October 7." On June 15, he revealed that Prime Minister Netanyahu communicated this stance to President Trump. Katz has also warned of readiness for a third strike against Iran, as reported on July 9. The Thursday assessment reflects the maintenance of that posture amid ongoing multi-front threats.
The specific threats or scenarios discussed during the assessment have not been detailed.
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