IAF chief says air force ‘maintaining the highest possible level of readiness’

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

IAF chief Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar speaks in a video published by the military on September 21, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
IAF chief Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar speaks in a video published by the military on September 21, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)

The chief of the Israeli Air Force says the IAF is on the highest possible level of alert amid increased tensions with Hezbollah.

“We are continuing to maintain the highest possible level of readiness in the Air Force. Especially in defense, but this has been for a while, and in the offense,” Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar says during a meeting with IAF commanders, in a video distributed by the military.

“We placed all the Air Force’s capabilities… on the shelf. Everything is ready. Now, in accordance with the developments, we are taking the plans that are most suitable for the context,” he adds.

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