IDF says no change in guidelines to Israeli public amid Iran tensions

By Emanuel Fabian

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6 February 2026, 3:52 pm

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

Amid the ongoing tensions with Iran, IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin once again reiterates that there are no still changes to the military’s guidelines for the Israeli public.

“As in previous weeks, I wish to emphasize IDF troops are prepared both defensively and offensively along all the country’s borders. There is no change in the directives, and we will know to update as needed should there be any change,” he says in a post on X.

The IDF has been on high alert and has carried out preparations in recent weeks after US President Donald Trump threatened military action against Iran, against the backdrop of the regime’s killing of protesters.