[Israeli Army Chief of Staff approves combat plans on different fronts and requires the army to maintain combat readiness] The Israel Defense Forces issued a statement on August 12 local time, saying that on that day, the Israeli Army Chief of Staff Halevy assessed the situation on different fronts and approved the corresponding combat plans. Halevy also said that the army must continue to maintain a high level of combat readiness and strive to be well prepared for offense and defense. The Israeli Army Deputy Chief of Staff, Director of the Intelligence and Operations Bureau, Commander of the Northern Command, Commander of the Air Force, Commander of the Homeland Defense Command and other senior officials attended the meeting that day.