Overview
- IDF spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin said the military is optimally prepared for defense and offense and reported no change to Home Front Command guidance before Shabbat.
- The IDF reported operations in all sectors this week, including strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, an anti-terror operation in the Judea regional brigade, and actions in Gaza against ceasefire violators.
- Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi inspected Home Front Command and the Air Defense Array, met ‘Adir’ squadron crews at Nevatim, and reviewed readiness with Military Intelligence and the Judea Brigade in Hebron.
- Officials urged the public to follow only authorized information from the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit and cautioned against spreading rumors.
- The statement closed with a pledge to continue efforts for Staff Sgt. Ran Gvili, described as held captive in Gaza, until his return.