IDF Chief of Staff Warns of Increased Escalation Potential
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned on Wednesday that the potential for escalation has increased due to numerous alerts and the sensitive period. He conducted a situation assessment at the Central Command, approved operational plans for Judea and Samaria, and emphasized thwarting terrorism. Zamir stated that forces have been reinforced, including the deployment of Division 98, and readiness levels have been raised. He also condemned nationalist crime and assured that the IDF will facilitate the olive harvest while ensuring security.
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- IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned of increased potential for escalation across all fronts.
- Zamir conducted a situation assessment at the Central Command on Wednesday.
- Division 98 was deployed to Judea and Samaria to strengthen security and stability.
- The IDF is prepared for broad offensive operations against any threat to Israeli civilians.
- Zamir condemned nationalist crime and violence against innocents.
- The IDF will ensure security during the ongoing olive harvest.
Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir stated on Wednesday that the potential for escalation has increased due to numerous alerts across all fronts and the sensitive nature of the current period. He made these remarks during a situation assessment and operational review at the Central Command.
During his visit, Zamir and other commanders observed the area of the Judea Brigade, reviewed operational challenges in the region, and discussed the missions of divisions operating in Judea and Samaria. He also approved plans for ongoing operational activities, emphasizing the importance of thwarting terrorism and maintaining stability in the area.
"To enable better operational control of the area, we have reinforced the forces in all sectors, including deploying Division 98 to the area to strengthen security and stability," Zamir said. He added that forces have been reinforced, readiness levels raised, and the IDF continues to prepare for attempts to surprise them. Zamir stressed the need for vigilance and readiness on all fronts, maintaining freedom of operation, and swiftly thwarting threats, stating, "We are pursuing and fighting terror everywhere. The IDF is highly prepared to move to broad offensive operations against any party that tries to harm Israeli civilians."
Zamir also addressed nationalist crime, stating that violence against innocents does not reflect the Israeli or Jewish spirit and must be condemned and eradicated. He noted that the IDF will continue to operate to allow the olive harvest to proceed while maintaining public order and the security of all populations in the region during this sensitive time.
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