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IDF Says Ready for Iran Conflict, Warns of Crushing Response

7/26/2026

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Lt. Col. Ella Waweya, the IDF Arabic-language spokesperson, said the Israel Defense Forces are fully prepared for combat with Iran.
She said the IDF will not wait for missile attacks and that the October 7 attack proved deterrence is no longer acceptable.
Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Iran that any attack on Israel would bring a crushing blow, after a security consultation with officials overseeing offensive capabilities and air defenses.

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Lt. Col. Ella Waweya, the IDF Arabic-language spokesperson, said the Israel Defense Forces are fully prepared for combat with Iran.
She said the IDF will not wait for missile attacks and that the October 7 attack proved deterrence is no longer acceptable.
Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Iran that any attack on Israel would bring a crushing blow, after a security consultation with officials overseeing offensive capabilities and air defenses.