Israeli Army Chief Warns of Escalation, Orders Readiness for Wide Offensive
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Israeli Army Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned of increased security escalation across fronts and ordered the army to be ready for a wide offensive. He announced the deployment of additional forces, including the elite 98th Division, to bolster security. Zamir also stated the army would secure the olive harvest season in the West Bank while maintaining public order.
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- Israeli Army Chief Eyal Zamir warned of increased security escalation and ordered readiness for a wide offensive.
- The army is at its highest readiness level to counter any party targeting Israeli citizens.
- Additional military forces, including the elite 98th Division, will be deployed to bolster security.
- The army will secure the olive harvest season in the West Bank while maintaining public order.
The Chief of Staff of the Israeli Army, General Eyal Zamir, announced on Wednesday a significant increase in the likelihood of security escalation across multiple fronts. He stated that the army is at its highest level of readiness to launch a "wide-ranging offensive operation" against any party that targets Israeli citizens. Zamir made these remarks during an extensive security situation assessment and operational review at the Central Region Command, attended by the region's commander, Major General Avi Blot, and other senior military leaders. The meeting focused on plans to address a notable rise in sensitive security alerts.
As a measure to enforce stability, Zamir confirmed that additional military forces and reinforcements would be deployed to all sectors. Notably, the elite "98th Division" will be integrated into operations under the Central Command to enhance security and territorial control.
In a separate context, General Zamir addressed the ongoing tensions coinciding with the olive harvest season in the West Bank. He affirmed that the army would continue its efforts to ensure the smooth progression of the harvest, while strictly maintaining public order and the safety of all residents in the area, preventing any friction.
