IDF Chief of Staff Warns of Escalation, Boosts Forces in West Bank
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned of potential escalation in the West Bank due to increased security alerts and deployed Division 98 to bolster forces. He stated the military is prepared for broad offensive actions against any threats to Israeli civilians. Zamir also condemned violence against innocents during the olive harvest and affirmed the IDF's role in ensuring security and enabling the harvest. The Chief of Staff also marked the anniversary of Operation "Shuvim LeGibram," praising efforts to rescue hostages.
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- IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned of potential escalation in the West Bank.
- Division 98 has been deployed to the West Bank to increase forces and readiness.
- The IDF is prepared for broad offensive operations against threats to Israeli civilians.
- Zamir condemned violence against innocents during the olive harvest season.
- The IDF will ensure security during the olive harvest while maintaining public order.
Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir warned on Wednesday of a potential escalation in the West Bank, citing a rise in security alerts across all fronts. He announced that the IDF has deployed Division 98 to the area as part of a reinforcement effort to increase readiness.
During a situation assessment at the Central Command, Zamir stated that the increased alerts and the sensitive nature of the current period have heightened the potential for escalation. He emphasized that the military is prepared to transition to broad offensive operations if there are attempts to harm Israeli civilians. "We have reinforced forces and raised the level of readiness, and we continue to prepare for a situation where they try to surprise us," Zamir said, urging vigilance in all sectors.
Zamir also addressed the ongoing fight against terrorism, asserting that the IDF is highly prepared for extensive offensive actions against any entity that attempts to harm Israeli citizens. He condemned violence against innocent people, particularly during the olive harvest season in the West Bank, stating that such acts do not reflect Israeli or Jewish values and must be eradicated.
The Chief of Staff affirmed the IDF's commitment to enabling the olive harvest while maintaining public order and security for all populations in the region. He also noted the one-year anniversary of Operation "Shuvim LeGibram" (Returning to Their Borders), highlighting the mission to retrieve hostages, the living and the deceased, as a central objective during the war and commending Division 98's role in hostage rescue operations.
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