Israel army chief says military ‘on highest alert’ as threats over Iran war escalate

(AFP/Al Arabiya) Israel’s army chief Lieutenant Colonel Eyal Zamir on Wednesday said the military was at its highest alert level, as Tehran and Washington traded threats of war. “At this moment, the IDF (military) is on the highest level of alert and prepared for any development,” Zamir said at a meeting of all division commanders, according to a statement issued by the military. – Israel army chief says military ‘on highest alert’ as threats over Iran war escalate