Israeli media: The IDF raises the level of alertness as a joint operation with the US against Iran approaches Israeli media reported that the army has not yet reached peak alertness, but is ready to enter into a conflict within hours if the decision is made, while the US continues negotiations to prevent war. The estimates cited in the report expect Iran to fire missiles at Israel and Hezbollah to fire at northern Israel. The report says that Israel and the US have an understanding about a joint military operation, but the purpose of the war remains unresolved.