Israel Raises Military Alert Over Possible Iran, Hezbollah Escalation: Report

Israel’s military has increased its alert level in recent days, citing concerns over potential escalations involving Iran or Hezbollah in Lebanon, according to Israeli public broadcaster KAN. The alert comes less than two weeks before the country’s general election on Oct. 27. While there is no confirmed intelligence suggesting Iran or Hezbollah plans to attack Israel, the military is preparing for the possibility of heightened conflict on multiple fronts.

The Israeli military is closely monitoring developments following recent missile and drone tests by Iran, which have raised tensions in the region. Officials have described the current period as “sensitive,” emphasizing the need for vigilance. An unnamed Israeli security official told KAN, “We are working so that we are not caught by surprise.”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to convene the security Cabinet on Thursday evening with senior officials to discuss the situation. A source familiar with the matter described the meeting as routine, noting it had been planned in the context of ongoing security tensions. KAN reported that recent public warnings from Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and military Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir could contribute to miscalculations by adversaries, influencing the decision to raise the alert level.

“Given the growing warnings on all fronts and the sensitivity of the current period, the possibility of escalation has increased,” the source said. KAN previously reported on Oct. 10 that Israel was preparing for a scenario in which war with Iran could resume before the election, including the potential for U.S. approval of a unilateral Israeli attack.

Separately, KAN cited a CNN report indicating the U.S. military had developed new plans to target Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites if President Donald Trump ordered combat operations to resume. The plans reportedly include the use of the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb, known as the “mother of all bombs,” the most powerful non-nuclear weapon in the U.S. arsenal.

Israeli media have reported that Washington and Tel Aviv have been considering resuming attacks against Iran. Reports also suggest Netanyahu may take military action against Iran, Lebanon, or Gaza before the Oct. 27 election. Channel 12 reported that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call with Netanyahu, though no details were provided about the conversation’s content or its connection to Israel’s military preparations or potential tensions with Iran.

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