A security source told Hadasot Habazak on Saturday evening that Israel is preparing for the anticipated US strike on Iran, and that defense alertness and readiness have been raised, according to the report.
A security source told Hadasot Habazak on Saturday evening that Israel is preparing for the anticipated US strike on Iran and that defense alertness and readiness have been raised. The source did not provide further details. The report comes as the security establishment has been on edge throughout the evening, with multiple outlets reporting escalating alert levels.
Earlier Saturday evening, at 19:51 Jerusalem, the first reports emerged: ynet said the defense establishment had raised its alert level amid Iran tensions. Minutes later, a security source told The Zioneer that the IDF had raised its air defense alert level. That was followed by a defense assessment indicating a one‑notch raise, not to peak. By 19:51, the IDF was reported to be on the highest alert level, with Iran threatening retaliation. Channel 14 analyst Noam Amir reported that the security establishment was prepared to switch from routine to emergency. i24NEWS added that the US was increasing its own military preparedness. The reports have been corroborated across multiple newsrooms, lending weight to the initial single‑source reports.
The Zioneer has reported extensively on the US‑Israel coordination for a potential strike on Iran. On Wednesday, the IDF confirmed peak air defense alert amid intelligence of an imminent US campaign. Earlier reports indicated that Israel was notified that the US may launch widespread strikes on Iran, and CBS reported that the two allies were preparing a joint strike, possibly targeting energy infrastructure. The current alert levels are the highest since Operation Roaring Lion in February.
The specific scope of the newly raised readiness remains unclear, as the security source did not elaborate. The exact timing of the anticipated US strike has not been confirmed, and while assessments suggest a very high probability of Iranian retaliation against Israel, that has not been publicly verified by Israeli officials.
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