The IDF is fully prepared for a return to combat with Iran, IDF Arabic language spokesperson Lt. Col. Ella Waweya said in an interview on Thursday night, N12 reported.
During an interview with Al-Arabiya, Waweya was asked about preparations for potential combat with Iran.
She explained that “The IDF is in a state of full readiness and preparedness; both offensive and defensive,” N12 reported.
“We do not wait for missiles to fall or for the enemy to knock on our door before getting ready,” she added.
“October 7th taught the most important lesson: policies of containment, waiting for the first strike, or relying on passive deterrence are no longer acceptable.”
Defense officials met Thursday
This comes shortly after Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Iran that any attack on Israel would draw a devastating response, following a high-level security consultation attended by Israel’s senior military and defense leadership.
“We are preparing for every possibility. If Iran attacks Israel, it will suffer a crushing blow,” Katz said.
The meeting brought together the officials responsible for Israel’s offensive capabilities, air defenses, military intelligence, and civilian preparedness. Katz did not disclose whether the consultation followed a specific warning or intelligence alert.
Ynet reported that assessments among Western intelligence agencies suggest Iran may seek to draw Israel into a confrontation and could even choose to act first.
