The IDF reminded that Israel's defense is not flawless.

While stressing that the IDF acted to prevent threats to the state, spokesman Daniel Hagari said that the instructions remain unchanged for now. If necessary, the army will update the instructions and notify the public of any changes. It is important that citizens know where the nearest safe house is and act responsibly.

Hagari stressed that the IDF is on high alert in the air, at sea and on land, and is prepared for any threat. He also added that if the situation changes, the Home Front Command will send out an alert to citizens' phones. Journalists asked the spokesman about preemptive strikes, to which he replied that the army will carry out any directive from the political leadership.

Iran may attack Israel as early as Monday, August 5, three sources reported. Hagari also commented on the situation in the Philadelphi Corridor area in the southern Gaza Strip. He noted that the IDF is completely destroying underground infrastructure and has prepared several alternatives in the event of a deal with Hamas regarding control of this area. On August 4, a meeting was supposed to be held between the Prime Minister and the heads of security agencies regarding threats from Iran and Hezbollah.