IDF Secures Thousands Visiting Joshua and Caleb Tombs in Palestinian Village

Thousands of Israeli civilians were permitted to visit the tombs of Joshua and Caleb in the Palestinian village of Kifl Haris during the Sukkot holiday, with the approval of the Central Command of the IDF. Security forces, including the IDF's Ephraim Brigade, the Judea and Samaria District Police, and the Border Police, secured the site and the thousands of worshippers who arrived from across the country.

The operation involved extensive security measures to ensure the safety of the visitors at the burial sites, which are located in an area under Israeli control within the West Bank. The IDF released footage documenting the event, showing the large number of worshippers present and the security presence.

This annual pilgrimage, facilitated by the military, allows Israelis to pray at the tombs during the Jewish holiday. The presence of Israeli forces and civilians in the Palestinian village is a recurring event during this period, managed by the security apparatus.