Overview
- Israel’s incoming air force commander used his handover ceremony to say the entire force could deploy east toward Iran if required.
- Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir said the military stays on high alert across all fronts and stands ready for any scenario.
- Zamir added that the Israel Defense Forces are watching the Persian Gulf closely for moves that could threaten Israel.
- Major General Omer Tischler took command from Major General Tomer Bar, who completed four years leading the air arm.
- The remarks serve as deterrence signals during a period of heightened tension involving Iran and its proxy groups.