Live UpdateFrom the Liveblog of Thursday, April 4, 2024
Amid Iranian threats, IDF cancels home leave for all combat troops
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip in this undated handout photo released on April 4, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
The IDF says it has halted home leave for all combat troops, following a fresh assessment.
“The IDF is at war and the issue of the deployment of forces is constantly reviewed as needed,” the IDF notes.
The move comes amid heightened alert in Israel over a potential Iranian response to the alleged assassination by Israel of its top IRGC commander in Syria, along with five other IRGC officers.
Last night, the IDF said it was bolstering air defenses and calling up reservists, following an assessment.
