Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said the IDF must always be prepared for a surprise war.
Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said the IDF must always be ready for a surprise war. The statement was reported at 15:47 Jerusalem time on Wednesday. It calls for standing readiness but does not describe a new order or identify a specific threat.
In separate earlier reports, The Zioneer reported on July 8 that Zamir called for a significant expansion of military ranks, describing it as an operational necessity. On July 2, The Zioneer reported that he identified Iran as a readiness focus and called for investment in reserve and regular forces. On June 18, The Zioneer reported that Zamir had instructed the IDF to prepare for offensive and defensive scenarios. On June 9, The Zioneer reported that he described an earlier strike on Iran as preparation for a heavier blow.
5 developments
- DevelopingZamir: 'Intelligence on guard, IDF ready to strike Iran' — full quote released
- StrongZamir: All fronts in transitional phase, IDF must be ready for immediate escalation
- DevelopingChief of Staff instructs IDF to prepare for offensive scenario against Iran amid talks
- DevelopingKatz responds to Zolqader threat: IDF ready for any scenario
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