IDF chief says military is at ‘highest level of alert,’ operations will continue ‘as long as necessary’
The IDF is currently at its highest level of alert, according to Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir. He emphasized that military operations will continue as needed across various fronts. Zamir also highlighted the importance of expanding military service participation to enhance operational effectiveness.
- ▪IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir stated that the military is prepared for potential escalation across all fronts.
- ▪Zamir praised the division commanders and soldiers for their unprecedented fighting and sacrifice over the past two and a half years.
- ▪He mentioned that Israel has systematically weakened Iran and its allies through powerful military strikes.
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World News IDF chief says military is at ‘highest level of alert,’ operations will continue ‘as long as necessary’ By JNS Staff Published May 21, 2026, 2:55 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: (May 21, 2026 / JNS) IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir told division commanders on Wednesday that the Israeli military is at its “highest level of alert” and prepared for potential escalation across all fronts. He said operations would continue “for as long as necessary” in theaters both near and far. During an operational assessment with all division commanders, Zamir reviewed the challenges in multiple sectors, force readiness and the ongoing combat operations in various arenas.
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