IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said at the Air Force Wings Ceremony that hundreds of aircraft were on immediate standby for takeoff in recent weeks, with tens of thousands of personnel supporting them. He added that the military is closely monitoring Iran and Lebanon and is ready for immediate action, vowing a powerful response to any aggression.
The Zioneer reported earlier this evening (18:47) that the Chief of Staff made similar remarks at the ceremony. The full text of his statement, now available, provides additional detail on the scale of the Air Force's readiness posture. The Chief of Staff emphasized that hundreds of aircraft were kept on immediate standby for weeks, backed by tens of thousands of personnel including technicians, controllers, and logistics staff. The remarks come amid heightened tensions with Iran and Lebanon, following weeks of reports about potential Israeli strikes. The IDF has maintained a high state of alert across multiple fronts.
3 developments
- DevelopingZamir: 'Intelligence on guard, IDF ready to strike Iran' — full quote released
- StrongZamir, Katz: Major Operations Against Iran Expected, IDF on High Alert
- DevelopingIDF Chief of Staff: Israel closely monitoring, ready to resume fighting in Iran
- DevelopingIDF Chief: Army ready to immediately resume fighting Iran
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