IDF Chief of Staff orders additional division readiness amid multi-front tensions

IDF Chief of General Staff LTG Eyal Zamir announced the elevation of an additional division headquarters to reinforce forces in Judea and Samaria ahead of the holiday period. During a situational assessment, Zamir stated the IDF is advancing operational procedures across all fronts from Iran to Lebanon to Gaza, maintaining high alert status. He emphasized full multi-front readiness will continue throughout the holidays with no reduction in operational forces. Zamir also raised concerns about budget constraints, stating the lack of funds harms IDF readiness while forces operate on all fronts.