IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin on Monday night doubled down on prior IDF statements that Israel has no intention of intervening in the Iranian protest situation, viewing them as an internal matter.
Defrin seemed concerned about persistent rumors that the IDF would attack Iran due to the protests.
He appeared to want to avoid Tehran attacking Israel simply because of imaginary worries.
Rather, he said Israel is on heightened alert to respond to any potential Iranian surprises, but will not fire first at this time.
This follows similar statements made yesterday by IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, who affirmed his view that the wave of Iranian protests and crackdown by the regime is an internal Iranian matter that does not relate to Israel.
If Tehran attacks Israel, the IDF plans to strike back with immense power to ensure the country is safe and secure, Zamir warned.
Israel closely following Iran's ballistic missile threat
Beyond the ongoing Iranian protests, Israel's defense establishment continues to closely follow Iranian attempts to rebuild their ballistic missile threat against Israel.
There is no expectation of the Islamic Republic reaching a red line more dangerous volume in the near future, but that situation could also change in the coming months if Iran acquires additional technological capabilities.
Zamir held several regular situation update meetings regarding the developments in Iran.
The IDF is maintaining its highest readiness should the Islamic Republic make good on threats to strike the Jewish state, and continues to work creatively to bring additional new capabilities to the table.