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IDF Chief Orders High Alert for Iran Strike Scenario Despite Ceasefire Signs
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57% right-leaningFirst reported by Walla · Jun 16, 2026
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IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir ordered preparations for possible strikes in Iran and renewed fighting in Lebanon, despite signs of a ceasefire with Iran. The military is also dealing with Hezbollah fire in southern Lebanon and continuing U.S. military operations around Ben Gurion Airport.
- 01Zamir ordered the IDF to be ready for offensive and defensive scenarios.
- 02The army is preparing for a possible strike in Iran and renewed fighting in Lebanon.
- 03Air Force and air defense units were placed on heightened alert.
- 04Officials said the U.S. refueling fleet at Ben Gurion disrupts airport operations.
- 05Hezbollah fired rockets, an anti-tank missile, and mortars at Israeli forces without causing casualties.
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WallaCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
IDF Chief Orders High Alert for Iran Strike Scenario Despite Ceasefire Signs
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Iran Says 60-Day Negotiation Period Has Begun, Warns Israel Against Strikes in Lebanon
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Iran Warns of Harsh Response if Israel Keeps Striking Southern Lebanon
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Iranian Military Command Threatens Israel Over Lebanon Ceasefire Allegations
Channel 13Center · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Iran Warns Israel of a Harsh Response if Strikes in South Lebanon Continue
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Iran Warns Israel to Halt Southern Lebanon Strikes or Face a Strong Military Response
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Iran Warns Israel of a Strong Response as U.S. Deal Eases Pressure on Tehran
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Iranian Military Warns of Tough Response if Israel Keeps Striking in Lebanon
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Iranian military warns Israel of a tough response over strikes in southern Lebanon
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