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Amid Iran tensions, IDF says still no change in guidelines to Israeli public
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Amid the ongoing tensions with Iran, IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin reiterates that there are no still changes to the military’s guidelines for the Israeli public.
“I am aware of the sense of uncertainty and the tension prevailing among the public in light of the regional developments,” Defrin says in a video statement.
“The IDF is closely monitoring the situation in Iran and is alert and prepared to defend you,” he says.
Defrin says the IDF is “operating in full coordination with our partners, with the aim of strengthening the defense.”
“There is no change in the guidelines. If there is a change, I will be here and we will provide an update accordingly,” Defrin adds.
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