IDF Chief Zamir Warns of Multi-Front Threats, Budget Strain

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir is reporting heightened readiness across multiple fronts, including Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza, during a situational assessment Thursday morning. Zamir said tensions in Judea and Samaria, combined with the approaching holiday period, prompted him to order an additional division headquarters placed on heightened alert to reinforce forces in the area, with further units on standby for rapid deployment. He stressed there would be no stand-downs or reduced force levels during the holidays. Zamir also warned that a budget standoff is straining military readiness, saying the IDF is being forced to operate with an “empty treasury” even as it faces threats on every front. He emphasized that safeguarding Israel’s security remains the military’s sole focus, vowing the IDF will not be distracted by political disputes.