Is Iran trying to disrupt the elections? IDF prepares for full leave freeze

The IDF is preparing to impose a full leave freeze on regular, reserve, and career soldiers throughout the election week. The decision has not yet been finalized but is taking shape following the Chief of Staff's directive. A military source stated that the preparation is not due to a concrete threat but stems from readiness given the sensitivity of the period.

The IDF is preparing to impose a full leave freeze on all regular, reserve, and career soldiers during the election days. The decision has not yet been finalized but is taking shape following the directive of Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. According to indications, the freeze will begin towards the end of the week and continue for several days after the elections on Tuesday, so that all soldiers will have to vote at military polling stations. A military source stated that the preparation is not due to an immediate concrete threat but stems from readiness and vigilance given the sensitivity of the period. The IDF Spokesperson emphasized that an alert order has been given for additional ground forces to be on standby. The headline asks about Iranian disruption of the elections, but the body of the article does not provide information linking the preparation to Iran.