Netanyahu Visits West Bank Border, Warns of 'Turning Cannons' Scenario

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the seam line in the West Bank on Sunday, accompanied by the Defense Minister, National Security Advisor, and Commander of the Central Command. IDF, Shin Bet, and Border Police commanders briefed the Prime Minister on defense efforts for communities along the seam line and ongoing operations in villages to apprehend terrorists, confiscate weapons, and neutralize threats. Netanyahu stated that the area, which includes the former Tulkarm refugee camp, was a "terrorist stronghold" that the IDF had cleared under his direction. He dismissed suggestions from the High Court of Justice (Bagatz) to return residents to the area, calling them "terrorists" and asserting that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) would control the territory. "There will be no Arab army west of the Jordan River, there will be the Israel Defense Forces," Netanyahu declared, emphasizing that Israel's narrowest point, near Netanya, would no longer be vulnerable. He affirmed Israel's control from the Jordan River to the sea. The Prime Minister also addressed current threats, warning enemies against testing Israel, especially with elections approaching. He stated that Israel is prepared for all scenarios, including what he termed a "turning cannons" situation, and that the IDF presented a "strong and powerful plan" for Gaza. "In such a case, I do not suggest our enemies try us. You will meet a power here you have not dreamed of," he warned.