The IDF is raising its readiness to the highest level during the upcoming Sukkot holiday, which began on Monday evening. IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir held a situational assessment Monday morning with members of the General Staff Forum. He instructed those in attendance that defensive effort will be the main effort until the end of the holiday week. Tensions high on SukkotThe Jewish holiday of Sukkot, which will continue until Monday, comes amid intense ceasefire negotiations between