The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are maintaining intense and continuous preparations, 24 hours a day, for a possible confrontation
Reservists have been called up, air defense systems are positioned, and units responsible for both protection and offensive operations are working tirelessly to reinforce defenses and prepare rapid response options.
The goal is to be ready for any scenario, especially if Iran decides to launch missiles against Israel in retaliation for an American attack.
The IDF Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, recently stated that the army is prepared to face the full range of threats.
He emphasized that the Home Front Command is highly capable, trained, and on high alert, ready to protect the population and save lives in case of an attack.
Zamir further reinforced that Israel possesses extensive offensive capabilities and can employ unprecedented firepower against any attempt to harm the country.
Lessons learned from Operation Rising Lion, carried out in June of last year, have already been incorporated, and the armed forces are even preparing for the possibility of a surprise war.
The increased tension stems from several recent factors.
A few weeks ago, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, where they discussed Iran’s missile production and the possibility of the regime resuming its nuclear program.
At that time, Israel believed there would be months to exhaust diplomatic channels, but the situation changed rapidly with the escalation of internal protests against the Iranian government.
These protests intensified the confrontation between the United States and Iran, creating a climate of instability.
Last week, the Israeli Air Force even prepared for an imminent US attack against Iran, but Trump canceled the operation at the last minute after a call from Netanyahu requesting a postponement, claiming that Israel was not yet fully prepared.
It is now estimated that American forces should complete their deployment in the region in the coming days, which could open a window for some action.
However, uncertainty remains: it is unknown whether Trump will decide to attack, what the targets would be, or whether it would be an isolated action or a series of strikes, possibly to support Iranian protesters.
Given this scenario, Israel is working with the real possibility that, should the US attack Iran, Tehran will respond by launching missiles directly against Israeli territory.
Therefore, heightened readiness must be maintained for the next few days and possibly for several weeks.
To date, there have been no drastic changes in the Home Front Command’s guidelines for the civilian population, but the security apparatus remains vigilant and constantly improving.
The combination of solid defenses, cooperation between local authorities and emergency organizations strengthens national resilience, allowing Israel to face whatever comes with determination and responsiveness.
Published in 01/23/2026 00h45
Text adapted by AI (Grok) and translated via Google API in the English version. Images from public image libraries or credits in the caption.
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