Israel braces for possible Iran-backed multi-front attack

Israeli military chief Zamir launched a surprise drill on September 6, 2026, testing the IDF's readiness for a sudden, complex, multi-front scenario. This comes amid reports that Iran is planning a coordinated attack on Israel using proxies like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis, potentially on the scale of the October 7 attack. The drill, dubbed 'Dawn 2.0', is part of preparations ahead of the October 7 anniversary. Meanwhile, the IDF and Shin Bet dismantled a Hamas terror cell in the West Bank, and the IDF struck a Hezbollah command center after a drone attack on troops.