IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz: “The past two years have seen a regional shakeup, and over the recent year, Israel has faced security challenges, such as Operation Pillar of Defence, through to other operations this year…During my tours over the past weeks, and in recent days specifically, I am observing a very high state of readiness in all sections of the IDF…I’m seeing good, sharp people in every place, all ready to carry out any mission when required. The Israeli nation can count on us.”