IDF chief: Israel prepared to respond after Iranian shrapnel lands in Eilat
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has warned Iran of a potential counterstrike after shrapnel from an Iranian ballistic missile landed near Eilat. While the missile was aimed at Jordan, the incident has pushed the IDF toward a war footing.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the escalating regional tensions between Iran and Israel, increasing the risk of a broader conflict in the Middle East.
Hours after shrapnel from an Iranian ballistic missile, which had been fired at Jordan, ultimately landed in Israel just north of Eilat, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir threatened the Islamic Republic with a potential harsh counterstrike if the regime gets any closer to the Jewish state.Speaking to IDF commanders in the West Bank, he said, "next to the continuous fighting against terror in Judea and Samaria, we are closely following the developments with Iran and maintaining a high level of readiness.""We followed the attack on the area around Aqaba [Jordan] today, and our air defense apparatus is ready to defend the citizens of Israel," added Zamir. "We are ready to immediately return to war, and we will act with great power against anyone who harms us."
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