The war paused—but Israel says it can restart anytime. That’s not peace. That’s a warning.
Israel’s military leadership said Thursday that forces remain on high alert and prepared to resume combat despite a newly established ceasefire with Iran, underscoring the fragile nature of the truce.
In a statement, Eyal Zamir said the Israeli military “remains at war,” noting that operations continue against Hezbollah in Lebanon even as direct hostilities with Iran have paused.
“The IDF is at war. We continue to fight against Hezbollah with great intensity,” Zamir said, adding that Israeli forces are ready to escalate again “at any given moment” if required.
A ceasefire between Israel and Iran took effect on Wednesday following weeks of conflict, but Israeli officials have emphasized that the agreement does not extend to operations against Iran-backed groups in the region.
Zamir described Israel’s recent campaign as “unprecedented and historic,” saying it had significantly weakened Iran’s military capabilities.
“Iran before this war is not the same Iran; it is far weaker,” he said.
He also asserted that Hezbollah has been strategically degraded, claiming the group is now “isolated within Lebanon and cut off from its strategic artery in Iran.”
The comments come as tensions remain elevated across the region. While the ceasefire has reduced the risk of direct confrontation between Israel and Iran, ongoing hostilities in Lebanon and unresolved disputes over the terms of the truce continue to threaten its stability.
Israeli officials have indicated that military readiness will remain unchanged during the ceasefire period, reflecting concerns that fighting could resume if negotiations fail or if either side breaches the agreement.
