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Visiting Iron Dome battery, air force chief says military continues to ‘strengthen preparedness’ amid Iran tensions

By Emanuel Fabian 5 February 2026, 12:34 pm
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Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

IAF chief Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar speaks to reservists at an Iron Dome battery in northern Israel, February 5, 2026. (Israel Defense Forces)
IAF chief Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar speaks to reservists at an Iron Dome battery in northern Israel, February 5, 2026. (Israel Defense Forces)

Visiting a reserve Iron Dome battery in northern Israel, Israeli Air Force chief Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar says the military continues to “strengthen preparedness and capabilities in both defense and offense,” amid the ongoing tensions with Iran.

“The air force, and you in particular, are required to continue maintaining a high level of readiness. Every day, we continue to strengthen preparedness and capabilities in both defense and offense,” he says, according to remarks published by the military.

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