IDF Chief of Staff Warns of Escalation Risk Across All Fronts
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir warned that the potential for escalation has increased across all fronts due to numerous warnings and the current sensitive period. He conducted a situation assessment in the Central Command and approved plans to bolster operational activity and troop presence, including deploying Division 98. Zamir emphasized the IDF's high readiness for offensive operations against any threat to Israeli civilians and pledged to protect the ongoing olive harvest.
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- IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned of increased escalation potential across all fronts.
- Forces have been reinforced in all sectors, including the deployment of Division 98.
- The IDF is highly prepared for broad offensive operations against threats to Israeli civilians.
- Zamir emphasized the need for vigilance and readiness during the sensitive period.
- The IDF will ensure the ongoing olive harvest proceeds safely.
- Violence against innocents was condemned and vowed to be eradicated.
Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir conducted a situation assessment and operational review at the Central Command on Wednesday, accompanied by senior officers including the commander of the Central Command, Maj. Gen. Avi Blott, and commanders of various divisions and brigades operating in Judea and Samaria. The commanders observed the area, reviewed operational challenges, and discussed missions in the region. Zamir approved plans for continued operational activity, emphasizing the importance of thwarting Palestinian terrorism and maintaining stability in Judea and Samaria.
"Given the numerous warnings across all fronts and the sensitivity of the period, the potential for escalation has increased," Zamir stated. He explained that to improve operational control, forces have been reinforced in all sectors, including the deployment of Division 98 to strengthen security and stability. "We have reinforced forces and raised the level of readiness, and we continue to prepare for attempts to surprise us," he added.
Zamir stressed the need for vigilance and readiness on every front during this sensitive time, to maintain operational freedom and swiftly thwart threats. "We are pursuing and fighting terror everywhere. The IDF is highly prepared to move to broad offensive operations against any entity that tries to harm Israeli civilians," he declared.
He also addressed the ongoing olive harvest, stating that violence against innocents does not reflect the Israeli or Jewish spirit and must be eradicated. The IDF will continue to operate to enable the harvest to proceed while maintaining public order and the safety of all populations in the area.
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