Netanyahu Visits West Bank Border, Warns Enemies of Strong Response

By אהרן וסרמן

Translated & summarized from JDN by baba

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the seam line in Samaria, receiving security briefings and warning enemies against testing Israel. He declared that the IDF would control the area, previously a "terrorist stronghold," and vowed a powerful response to any threats. Netanyahu also mentioned ongoing efforts to establish settlements in the region, emphasizing national security.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the seam line in Samaria and warned enemies of Israel.
Netanyahu stated that the IDF would control the area, previously a "terrorist stronghold."
He assured that Israel is prepared for "any scenario, including turning guns around."
The Prime Minister mentioned the establishment of over 104 settlements and farms in the area.
Netanyahu addressed a reported High Court of Justice petition regarding the return of residents to Tulkarm.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the seam line in the Samaria region on Sunday, accompanied by the Defense Minister, the National Security Advisor, and the Commander of the Central Command. IDF, Shin Bet, and Border Police commanders briefed the Prime Minister on defense efforts for the seam line communities and ongoing operations in nearby villages to apprehend terrorists, confiscate weapons, and neutralize threats.

Netanyahu stated that the area, previously the former refugee camp of Tulkarm, was a "terrorist stronghold" that the IDF cleared under his directive. He addressed a reported High Court of Justice petition to return residents, asserting, "These are not residents, these are terrorists." He declared 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 said. He warned that enemies might test Israel ahead of elections, but assured that Israel is prepared for "any scenario, including what is called turning guns around." He added that the IDF presented a "strong and robust" plan for Gaza and cautioned enemies against testing Israel, promising a response of unimaginable power. Netanyahu concluded by stating that Israel is establishing settlements in the area, with over 104 settlements and many farms, to ensure national security.