IDF Chief in Syria: ‘A High Level of Alertness’

Stand for Israel | July 3, 2025

Israeli soldiers operating in the Syrian side of the border fence with Israel, northern Israel, December 9, 2024. (Photo: Jamal Awad/Flash90)

Israel continues to face threats on multiple fronts. The Chief of Staff of the IDF assessed the situation in Syria on Tuesday, saying they must remain alert during ongoing tensions in the area, reports JNS:

“We have been engaged for a long time in a multi-front campaign. Last week, we reached an additional peak in this campaign,” Zamir said, referencing recent IDF operations targeting the Islamic Republic. “We are severely striking all components of the axis that Iran has built against us—and now, we have acted forcefully against the head of the axis: the Iranian regime and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.”

Zamir emphasized the importance of readiness, particularly in the Golan Heights, which he described as a “forward defense zone” for Israel. “We must maintain a high level of alertness and keep our eyes open at all times … carrying out proactive operations to prevent threats. We will strike wherever necessary against any real or emerging danger. We continue to target terrorist organizations, including Hezbollah,” he said.

On Sunday, the IDF announced that troops operating in southern Syria had arrested several suspected terrorists during raids on weapons caches.