Overview
- IDF spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin said the military is closely monitoring developments and has strengthened defensive readiness across all formations.
- Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has been conducting regular situation assessments as forces prepare for potential developments.
- He confirmed there is no change to Home Front Command instructions for civilians at this time.
- Defrin urged the public to ignore rumors and rely only on official statements following unverified online claims about shelter activations.
- Reuters and other outlets reported the United States may act against Iran within about 24 hours, and Israeli media reported regional preparations and an Israeli expectation of advance warning.