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IDF Chief of Staff Warns of Escalation Potential in West Bank

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IDF Chief of Staff: Military Ready for Broad Offensive Operations

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Hebrew · Sole source

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir announced the military's high readiness for broad offensive operations due to increased threats. He conducted a review at the Central Command, noting heightened escalation potential during the olive harvest season. Forces have been reinforced, including the 98th Division, to ensure security and stability. The IDF will act against any threats to Israeli civilians and facilitate the safe continuation of the olive harvest.

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  • IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir stated the military is ready for broad offensive operations.
  • Zamir cited increased threats across all fronts and heightened escalation potential.
  • Forces have been reinforced, including the 98th Division, in the Central Command area.
  • The IDF will ensure the security of civilians during the olive harvest season.
  • The military is prepared to act against any entity threatening Israeli civilians.

Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir stated that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are on high alert and prepared for extensive offensive operations due to increased threats across all fronts. During a situational assessment and operational review at the Central Command, alongside Commander Major General Avi Blot and other officers, Zamir noted that the current period, coinciding with the olive harvest, presents a heightened risk of escalation. "Given the abundance of warnings across all arenas and the sensitivity of the period, the potential for escalation has increased," Zamir said. He added that forces have been reinforced in all sectors, including the deployment of the 98th Division to the area to bolster security and stability. "The IDF is highly prepared to transition to broad offensive activity against any entity that attempts to harm Israeli civilians," Zamir declared. He also affirmed the military's commitment to ensuring the olive harvest can proceed safely while maintaining public order and the security of all populations in the region.

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