IDF Chief of Staff Dramatically Reorganizes West Bank Command Structure
In a significant move not seen since the early 2000s, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi has decided to activate the 98th Division command in the West Bank, assigning it responsibility for the Judea and Efrat brigades. This reorganization aims to bolster command and control, enhance defensive and offensive capabilities, and respond to recent escalations in the region.
The 98th Division, recently placed on alert, will now operate concurrently with the existing West Bank Division, which will retain its current area of responsibility. The IDF stated that this decision was made in light of recent security incidents and the need to increase security during a tense period.
This strategic shift occurs amidst ongoing IDF operations in the West Bank and a notable increase in attacks. The Central Command continues to assess the operational situation, with the West Bank Division serving as the primary regional formation. Recent events include the killing of Natanel Shokron near Neve Tzuf on Yom Kippur eve and a severe injury to a reservist soldier in a ramming attack near a checkpoint in Binyamin on Wednesday.
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