Israeli Defense Force Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi stated that Israel is prepared for a "multi-front war" with Iranian proxies, emphasizing readiness for offensive and defensive actions against Iran and its allies. The IDF's announcement comes amid rising tensions following accusations of an Israeli airstrike in Syria and ongoing skirmishes with Hezbollah along the northern border. The military is also maintaining its focus on the conflict with Hamas in the south, with preparations for potential escalation in both regions.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has completed a two-week drill called "Firm Hand," which focused on a potential multi-front war with Iran and its terror proxies across the Middle East, such as Hezbollah. The exercises involved troops from the standing and reserve army, from nearly all units, and included ground forces simulating fighting on Israel’s northern frontier with Lebanon, the Air Force carrying out mock airstrikes “deep in enemy territory,” Navy operations at sea, intelligence units working around the clock, and cyber units simulating electronic warfare. The drill came during escalated tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and Israeli warnings that a broad conflict could break out over the issue.
