IDF Chief of Staff Warns of Escalation Risk on All Fronts
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned Wednesday of an increased risk of military escalation on all Israeli fronts due to numerous alerts. The IDF has reinforced its military presence, deploying the 98th Division to Judea and Samaria and maintaining high readiness for offensive operations. Zamir also condemned violence by Israelis against Palestinians during the olive harvest, calling for its eradication.
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- IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned of increased security escalation risk on all Israeli fronts.
- The IDF has reinforced its military presence, deploying the 98th Division to Judea and Samaria.
- Zamir stated the IDF is ready for large-scale offensive operations against threats to Israeli civilians.
- He stressed the need for constant vigilance and swift neutralization of all threats.
- Zamir condemned violence by Israelis against Palestinians during the olive harvest.
- He called for the eradication of such violence by all available means.
The Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Eyal Zamir, issued a stark warning on Wednesday regarding an increased risk of security escalation across all of Israel's fronts. During a visit to the Central Command headquarters, accompanied by its commander, General Avi Bluth, Zamir highlighted a rise in alerts and stressed the necessity of maintaining the military at a high state of readiness.
"Given the numerous alerts on all fronts and the sensitivity of this period, the risk of escalation has increased," Zamir stated. In response to these threats, the IDF has bolstered its military deployment, notably by positioning the 98th Division in Judea and Samaria. This move aims to enhance the army's presence and improve its response capabilities to potential attacks.
Zamir emphasized the need for constant vigilance and the swift neutralization of any threat. He also addressed the situation in Gaza, stating, "We continue to fight terrorism everywhere. The IDF is at a high level of readiness to move to large-scale offensive operations against anyone who attempts to harm Israeli civilians." He asserted that the army must retain its freedom of action on all fronts.
Furthermore, Eyal Zamir commented on violence perpetrated by Israeli residents against Palestinians in Judea and Samaria, particularly during the olive harvest season, a period often marked by heightened tensions. He assured that the IDF would continue to facilitate the harvest while ensuring public order and the safety of all residents. "Harming innocents and committing violence reflects neither the Israeli spirit nor the Jewish spirit," he declared, calling for such acts to be condemned and eradicated "by all means available to the State of Israel."
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