Israeli Air Force Commander Tomer Bar announced today, Thursday, that "the army is ready for war," adding, "If a war breaks out in the north with Iran, we can handle it." From the border with Lebanon, Tomer Bar stated, "The attack in Yemen was targeting the entire Middle East." Earlier, Israeli officials indicated that "the army is prepared for a major ground operation in Lebanon." In turn, the Israeli Broadcasting Authority confirmed that "the army is preparing before the ground maneuver in Lebanon to carry out strong air operations."