Netanyahu Warns Enemies Against Testing Israel Near Elections
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the seam line in Samaria, warning enemies against testing Israel ahead of elections and stating the IDF is prepared for all scenarios, including offensive actions. He asserted Israeli control over the territory from the Jordan River to the sea and criticized a High Court of Justice petition concerning the return of residents to the area, calling them "terrorists." Netanyahu also highlighted ongoing security operations and the continued establishment of settlements.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned enemies against testing Israel, especially near upcoming elections.
- Netanyahu stated the IDF is prepared for all scenarios, including offensive actions he called 'turning cannons around'.
- He asserted Israeli control over the territory from the Jordan River to the sea.
- Netanyahu referred to individuals seeking return to the area as 'terrorists' and not residents.
- Security officials briefed Netanyahu on efforts to protect communities and conduct counter-terrorism operations.
- The Prime Minister reaffirmed Israel's commitment to security and continued settlement expansion.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the seam line in the Samaria region on Tuesday, accompanied by senior security officials, including the Defense Minister, National Security Advisor, and Commander of the Central Command. During the visit, Netanyahu received an update on security preparations in the area and issued a stern warning to "terrorists" not to test Israel, especially with elections approaching.
Netanyahu stated that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are prepared for a variety of scenarios, including what he termed "turning cannons around," indicating readiness for offensive actions. He emphasized the proximity of the region to central Israel, noting it is "minutes from Netanya, minutes from the coastline." He asserted that Israel's "narrow waist" would no longer be narrow and that Israel controls the territory from the Jordan River to the sea.
The Prime Minister also addressed the ongoing legal proceedings regarding the return of residents to the area, referring to them as "terrorists" rather than residents. He declared that the IDF would control the area, not an "Arab army west of the Jordan."
During the visit, IDF, Shin Bet, and Border Police commanders presented their efforts to protect the communities along the seam line, including counter-terrorism operations in villages, the arrest of militants, and the seizure of weapons. Netanyahu highlighted the successful operation in the former Tulkarm refugee camp, describing it as a "terrorist stronghold" that the IDF "cleaned up" under his government's directive.
Netanyahu concluded by reaffirming Israel's commitment to security and continued settlement expansion, mentioning the establishment of over 104 settlements and numerous outposts in the area. He reiterated that Israel would continue to defend its security and expand its presence along the seam line and throughout the country.
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