IDF to Present West Bank 'Turned Barrels' Plan to Cabinet
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The IDF will present its "Pakmaz" plan for a "turned barrels" scenario in the West Bank to the cabinet. Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered a general closure of the West Bank and Gaza crossings on specific dates due to security assessments.
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- IDF to present West Bank 'turned barrels' plan to cabinet.
- Defense Minister ordered West Bank and Gaza crossings closure.
- Closure dates set for October 5 and 7 for goods.
- Essential health workers from West Bank will be allowed passage.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will present the Central Command's operational plan to the cabinet for dealing with a "turned barrels" scenario in the West Bank. This plan, codenamed "Pakmaz," addresses potential escalations and unrest in the region. The presentation comes after Defense Minister Israel Katz accepted the IDF's recommendation to impose a general closure on the West Bank and close the Gaza Strip crossings to goods on October 5 and 7, based on security assessments.
Essential health sector workers from the West Bank will be permitted to cross, as will passages related to state commitments to the High Court of Justice (Bagatz) or needs concerning the seam area. The "turned barrels" scenario, previously reported, refers to a situation where Palestinian security forces might turn their weapons against Israeli forces or targets.
The cabinet meeting will also involve discussions on the broader security situation, with the defense establishment briefing ministers on the operational plans. The decision to close the crossings and impose the closure reflects ongoing security concerns and the need for preparedness against potential threats in the West Bank.
