The chief of the Israeli Air Force, Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar, says the IAF is “prepared, alert, and ready” amid the ongoing tensions with Iran.
“At all times, we are required to be prepared for surprises. Our responsibility is to reduce, as much as possible, the damage to the Israeli home front. We will do everything to protect, even knowing that it is impossible to guarantee zero harm,” Bar said to soldiers at an Iron Dome battery yesterday, according to remarks provided by the IDF.
“Alongside strong defense, the air force maintains a lethal offensive arm capable of operating deep within enemy territory. The entire air force is prepared, alert, and ready,” he said.
Bar said the IAF has learned and drawn lessons from the 12-day war with Iran in June, “and we are arriving stronger.”
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