Military intelligence officer: "The situation could deteriorate within hours"

The ceasefire between the US and Iran expires this evening. Israeli forces are preparing for any scenario amid uncertainty over Iran's nuclear program. Defense Minister Israel Katz and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir have ordered the army to prepare for possible actions. Military intelligence has updated its warning models. An intelligence officer said the situation could worsen within hours, days, weeks, or months.

The ceasefire between the US and Iran, signed two months ago based on a memorandum of understanding, expires this evening. The parties have not reached a final agreement on Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz. Israeli forces are preparing for any scenario: Defense Minister Israel Katz and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir have ordered the army to prepare for both defensive and offensive actions. Military intelligence has updated its warning models and target database, and coordination with the US military has been strengthened. A senior military intelligence officer said the situation could deteriorate within hours, days, weeks, or months. The memorandum, signed in June, provided for an immediate cessation of hostilities, but the agreements began to unravel. On July 7, Trump stated that the agreement had ended. The 60-day period did not mean an automatic end to the ceasefire, but key issues remain unresolved.