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Israeli Army: Arrow Defense Systems on Full Alert

Feb 13, 2026 February 13, 2026 2 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

The Israeli army has heightened its defense readiness in response to increasing regional threats, particularly from Iran. General Eyal Zamir emphasized the importance of preparedness for all Israeli citizens, while military officials reiterated Iran as their primary security threat. This escalation reflects ongoing tensions in the region and Israel's commitment to its defense strategy.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: Israel's heightened defense readiness underscores the persistent threat it perceives from Iran, impacting regional and international security dynamics.

👥 Key Players

General Eyal Zamir MENTIONED
Chief of Staff of the Israeli army
"He is responsible for overseeing Israel's military readiness and response strategies, particularly in relation to threats from Iran."
Avichai Adraee MENTIONED
Spokesperson for the Israeli army
"He communicates the Israeli army's positions and actions to the public and media, providing insight into military strategies and concerns."

📰 What Happened

The Israeli army has heightened its defense readiness, particularly focusing on its Arrow air defense system, in response to perceived threats from Iran.

  • The Arrow air defense system is a key component of Israel's missile defense strategy.
  • Israeli military officials consider Iran their greatest security threat.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: This highlights the ongoing tension and adversarial relationship between Iran and Israel, potentially impacting Iran's strategic calculations.
🌍 Regional: Increased military readiness by Israel could escalate tensions and lead to further instability in the Middle East.
🌐 International: Western countries, particularly allies of Israel, may view this as a necessary defensive measure, while others might see it as a potential catalyst for conflict.

📚 Background

The Arrow defense system is part of Israel's multi-layered missile defense strategy, designed to protect against various threats, particularly from Iran.

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📡 Source: INTERNATIONAL
📊 Confidence: 70%
The source provides a factual account of military developments, but interpretations may vary based on geopolitical perspectives.

The Israeli army announced that in light of increasing regional threats, it has kept its defense systems at the highest level of readiness; systems that, according to Israeli military officials, have primarily been designed and strengthened to counter threats from the Islamic Republic of Iran. On Thursday, the Chief of Staff of the Israeli army, General Eyal Zamir, visited the array of the Arrow air defense system; a system that is considered one of the main pillars of Israel's missile defense shield against strategic threats, including ballistic missiles from the Islamic Republic. During this visit, General Zamir emphasized: 'It is important for every Israeli citizen to know that the army is permanently ready to defend the country. We update our level of readiness based on responsible and measured assessments.' According to the Israeli army, the Chief of Staff has reviewed the readiness level of the air defense systems and participated in the commanders' exercise for a missile attack scenario against Israel. He also stressed to commanders and operational forces the 'importance of enhancing readiness and immediate response to a wide range of scenarios' and stated that the Israeli army is 'in full readiness to defend the citizens of the country and will act decisively to neutralize threats on all fronts.' At the same time, Avichai Adraee, a spokesperson for the Israeli army, in a separate statement referring to recent regional developments said: 'In recent weeks, we have strengthened capabilities and increased readiness along all borders. The Israeli army is always and extensively prepared, both in defense and in offense.' He added: 'Our responsibility in the army is to manage the situation calmly, professionally, and responsibly. We operate with full readiness for a wide range of scenarios.' Israeli military officials have repeatedly stated that they consider the Islamic Republic of Iran their greatest security threat and that the development and deployment of systems like the Arrow are part of Israel's defensive strategy to counter Iran's missile capabilities and direct and indirect threats.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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