IDF chief approves multi-front battle plans as Israel girds for Iran, Hezbollah attack

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi held an assessment and approved battle plans for “the various fronts,” the military said in a terse statement on Monday, as the country braced for an attack from Iran and its Lebanese proxy Hezbollah.

“The chief of staff emphasized the continuation of high readiness and assessment efforts for attack and defense,” the military said.

The meeting was attended by the IDF deputy chief of staff, heads of the Intelligence and Operations directorates, head of the Northern Command, head of the Air Force, head of the Home Front Command, and other top officers.

The assessment came as Fox News reported Monday, citing regional sources, that Iran would launch an attack on Israel within the next 24 hours.

The meeting came on the eve of Tisha B’av, the Jewish day of mourning for the destruction of the two biblical temples, set to begin Monday evening. The fast day has been speculated to be the date when Iran plans to carry out its promised attack. READ MORE