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Netanyahu Warns Enemies From Israel's Border With Samaria

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Israel's seam line in Samaria, warning adversaries against testing the nation and vowing a powerful response. He asserted that the IDF would maintain control of the area, previously a "terrorist stronghold," and emphasized ongoing settlement construction. Netanyahu stated Israel is prepared for all scenarios, including 'turning barrels,' and will continue to secure the nation from the Jordan River to the sea.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Israel's seam line in Samaria, warning enemies against testing the nation.
Netanyahu vowed a powerful response to any aggression, stating Israel is prepared for all scenarios, including 'turning barrels.'
He asserted that the IDF would maintain control of the area, formerly a 'terrorist stronghold,' and not an 'Arab army.'
The Prime Minister highlighted ongoing settlement construction, noting over 104 settlements and farms are being established.
Netanyahu emphasized Israel's security commitment, guarding from the Jordan River to the sea.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the seam line in Samaria on Tuesday, accompanied by the Defense Minister, the National Security Advisor, and the commander of the Central Command. During the visit, IDF, Shin Bet, and Border Police commanders briefed the Prime Minister on defense efforts for communities along the seam line and counter-terrorism operations in nearby villages. These operations include arresting terrorists and confiscating weapons.

Netanyahu stated that the area, previously the former refugee camp of Tulkarm, was a "terrorist stronghold" that the IDF "cleaned up" under his direction. He addressed a reported High Court of Justice petition to return residents, asserting, "These are not residents, these are terrorists." He emphasized that the Israel Defense Forces would control the area, not an "Arab army west of the Jordan River."

"We are minutes from Netanya, minutes from the coastline. The narrow waist of Israel will no longer be narrow. We are guarding from the Jordan to the sea. Our state, our control," Netanyahu declared. He warned adversaries against testing Israel, especially with elections approaching, stating, "We are prepared for any scenario, including what is called 'turning barrels.' The IDF presented me and the Defense Minister with a strong Gaza plan. In such a case, I do not suggest our enemies try us. You will encounter power you have not dreamed of."

Netanyahu also highlighted ongoing efforts to establish settlements, noting that over 104 settlements and many farms are being built in the area, underscoring the commitment to Israel's security.