Israel’s top military commanders are sounding alarms as Iran rapidly rebuilds its missile arsenal after last year’s clashes. Surprise inspections inside the West Bank have exposed troubling gaps in troop readiness, defenses, and emergency procedures. At the same time, a fierce budget battle in Jerusalem has raised fears that the IDF is slipping back into dangerous pre-war complacency. Officials warn Israel must be ready for a sudden, unexpected conflict even as funding disputes stall reforms. With Tehran boosting defense spending, are Israel’s warning sirens being ignored?
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