The IDF Chief of Staff said Israel is prepared to respond after Iranian shrapnel landed in Eilat on Sunday, according to The Jerusalem Post. IDF sources told the outlet that the Sunday attack has shifted the military closer to a war footing.
At 21:15 Jerusalem, the IDF Chief of Staff confirmed that Israel is prepared to respond after Iranian shrapnel landed in Eilat on Sunday, according to The Jerusalem Post. The statement builds on his earlier remarks at 19:26 Jerusalem, when he said the military was closely monitoring and ready to resume fighting in Iran. The Jerusalem Post, citing IDF sources, reports that the Sunday attack—the Iranian launch—has moved the military closer to a war footing.
The thread began at 15:06 Jerusalem, when the US military shot down three Iranian missiles headed for the Jordanian port of Aqaba; a fourth struck open ground. The IDF launched Iron Dome interceptors to neutralize falling debris over Eilat, later confirming the engagement. Over the following hours, details emerged of airport evacuations in Aqaba and footage of US and Israeli air defense activity. At 19:26 Jerusalem, the Chief of Staff publicly stated Israel was monitoring and ready to resume operations. The new statement now adds explicit readiness to respond.
The Zioneer has previously reported on elevated IDF alert levels and preparations for potential Iranian escalation. A security source told The Zioneer on July 9 that alert levels had been raised and preparations for a possible escalation were underway. On July 18, a senior official was quoted as saying the military was at peak readiness for a return to war with Iran.
The specific nature of any potential response has not been detailed. The IDF has not issued a formal statement beyond the briefing to The Jerusalem Post.
23 developments
- DevelopingIDF Chief of Staff: Israel closely monitoring, ready to resume fighting in Iran
- StrongSenior official says Israel at peak readiness for possible return to war with Iran
- StrongKatz warns of renewed escalation with Iran 'within 2 days', says IDF ready to strike
- ConfirmedIDF prepares for incoming fire after Beirut strike, says Chief of Staff at the helm
Source and signal
- Internal intake