IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir apologized to the Israeli public after the military failed to notify civilians in advance of a large Hezbollah rocket and drone barrage on northern Israel last night.

In a video statement released following a visit to the IDF Northern Command, Zamir acknowledged that the public received unclear guidance despite intelligence indicating the attack was being prepared.

�Yesterday, an intelligence warning emerged. Following it, we prepared for incoming fire, carried out strikes, disrupted Hezbollah�s intentions, reinforced the air defenses, and thwarted most of the threat. Most of the launchers were neutralized within minutes,� Zamir said.

The IDF chief said that confusion developed among the public regarding the Home Front Command�s defensive instructions.

�Yesterday evening, a sense of lack of clarity arose among the public regarding the defensive guidelines. If there was a mistake, and my starting point is that there was, I, as chief of staff, am responsible for everything,� he said.

Zamir emphasized the importance of public trust in the military.

�Public trust is the most important asset of the IDF, and if it has been harmed, I regret it; we will investigate and learn,� he added.

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