[IDF Chief of Staff: Military on 'Highest State of Alert'] Golden Finance reports that on May 20, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Zamir stated that the military is currently on the 'highest state of alert,' fully prepared for any developments, and will continue to carry out operations. On the same day, the IDF issued a statement saying that Zamir held a meeting with all division-level commanders to assess the readiness of the troops and the progress of multi-front operations. During the meeting, Zamir noted that in recent years, the IDF has carried out 'systematic, forceful, and methodical strikes' against Iran and its allies. Currently, the IDF is strengthening forward defensive deployments in all combat zones along the borders and will continue to operate on multiple fronts in the future. Zamir also stated that to accomplish various missions and alleviate the pressure on reservists, the IDF needs to expand the size of its active personnel, calling this a 'critical issue' for the operational capability of the military. (CCTV News)