IDF Chief of Staff Warns of Increased Escalation Potential Amidst Multiple Threats
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned on Wednesday of an increased potential for escalation due to multiple alerts and the current sensitive period. He announced that forces, including Division 98, have been reinforced in Judea and Samaria to enhance security. Zamir stated the IDF is prepared for broad offensive operations against anyone threatening Israeli civilians and stressed the importance of eradicating violence against innocents. The military is also ensuring security during the olive harvest season.
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- IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned of increased escalation potential due to multiple alerts.
- Division 98 has been deployed to Judea and Samaria to bolster security and stability.
- The IDF is on high alert for broad offensive operations against threats to Israeli civilians.
- Zamir condemned violence against innocent people, calling for its eradication.
- The military will ensure security during the olive harvest season.
- Division 98's role in hostage rescue operations during the war was praised.
Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, warned on Wednesday that heightened alerts across various fronts, coupled with the sensitive nature of the current period, have increased the potential for escalation. During a situation assessment at the Central Command, Zamir stated that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have reinforced their forces, including deploying Division 98 to Judea and Samaria to bolster security and stability in the region. "We have reinforced the forces and raised the level of readiness, and we continue to prepare for a scenario where they try to surprise us," Zamir said. He emphasized the need for vigilance and preparedness on all fronts during this sensitive time, to maintain operational freedom and swiftly thwart threats.
Zamir highlighted that alongside ongoing counter-terrorism operations, the military is prepared to expand its campaign. "We are pursuing and fighting terror everywhere. The IDF is on high alert to transition to broad offensive operations against any entity that attempts to harm Israeli civilians," he stated. The Chief of Staff, accompanied by senior commanders including the Commander of the Central Command, Major General Avi Blout, and commanders from the Judea and Samaria Division, Division 98, and Division 96, conducted a tour and reviewed operational challenges and divisional missions. Zamir approved plans for continued operations, stressing the importance of thwarting terror and maintaining stability in Judea and Samaria.
Addressing the olive harvest season, Zamir also spoke about the protection of Arab populations in the region. "Harm and violence against innocent people do not reflect the Israeli and Jewish spirit, they must be condemned and eradicated with all the tools available to the State of Israel," he declared. He added that the IDF will continue to operate to facilitate the olive harvest while maintaining public order and the security of all populations. Zamir also noted the one-year anniversary of Operation "Returning to Their Borders" and praised Division 98's role in hostage rescue operations, stating that the mission to return hostages, both living and deceased, has been the guiding principle throughout the war.
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