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Monday, August 5, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Monday, August 5, 2024
At Air Force command center, Gallant says preparing for ‘quick transition to offense’
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (center) meets with IAF head Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar (left) and IAF chief of staff Brig. Gen. Omer Tischler (right) at the IAF's underground command room in Tel Aviv, August 5, 2024. (Ariel Hermoni/ Defense Ministry)
Amid heightened tensions over an anticipated Iranian and Hezbollah attack on the country, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has visited the Israeli Air Force’s underground command center at the IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv.
“Our enemies are carefully considering their steps thanks to the abilities you have demonstrated in the last year. However, we must prepare for all possibilities, including a quick transition to offense,” Gallant says in remarks provided by his office.
Gallant observed the IAF’s preparations “in light of security developments” as well as “the possibilities of offensive action in all combat sectors,” the Defense Ministry says.
