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IDF spokesman says Israel facing ‘significant week,’ military ready for any scenario
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari says Israel is ahead of “a significant week.”
“We are ahead of a significant week amid the ongoing negotiations in Cairo, the fighting in Gaza and [on] the northern border. Our readiness is very high in attack and defense,” he says in an evening press conference.
Hagari calls on the public to continue to be alert. He adds that the military will update on “any development immediately.”