Jerusalem, Feb 20, 2026 (AFP) - Israel army says on 'defensive alert' regarding Iran but no change to public guidelines

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The Israeli army said it was on "defensive alert" as the United States threatens potential military action against Iran, but insisted there were no changes in its guidelines for the public. "We are closely monitoring regional developments and are aware of the public discourse concerning Iran. The (Israeli military) is on defensive alert," army spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin said in a video statement published Friday. "Our eyes are wide......

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