IDF chief says military prepared for the possibility of ‘a surprise war’

During a visit to the Home Front Command today, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir says the military is prepared for defense against “multi-front threats,” in an apparent reference to Iran, amid the ongoing tensions.

“In the face of the scope of the multi-front threats to the State of Israel, the Home Front Command stands on defense, is competent, trained, and on high alert. The command is prepared at all times to employ a wide range of capabilities to contend with an attack on the civilian home front and to save lives,” Zamir says, according to remarks provided by the IDF.

“At the same time, the IDF is prepared to employ an offensive capability unprecedented in its power against any attempt to harm the State of Israel,” he continues.

“We are prepared with full defense for any scenario,” Zamir says, adding that the lessons from the 12-day war against Iran in June have been implemented in the military, “and as part of this, the IDF is also preparing for the possibility of a surprise war.”