IDF says it’s on alert for potential Passover eve attacks by Iran, Hezbollah

By Emanuel Fabian

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1 April 2026, 5:01 pm

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

IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin says the military is on alert for potential attacks by Iran and Hezbollah during the Passover Seder tonight.

“It is possible that the Iranian terror regime and the Hezbollah terror organization will fire toward the country’s territory, with the aim of harming Israeli civilians during the holiday,” Defrin says in a video statement.

“Our defense systems are deployed and ready to intercept threats across the country. Even on the holiday eve, it is important to remember that the defense is not hermetic. I call on you, adhere to the Home Front Command’s instructions,” he says.