IDF Central Command Chief Knew of Settler Jericho Entry, Sources Claim
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
IDF Central Command Chief Major General Avi Blott allegedly knew about settlers' plans to enter homes near Jericho and requested they not inform sector commanders until they were settled. This contradicts the IDF's official statement that the entry was uncoordinated. Blott denies the claims, and the IDF spokesperson called them false.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- IDF Central Command Chief Avi Blott allegedly knew of settlers' Jericho entry plans beforehand.
- Sources claim Blott asked settlers not to update commanders until they were in place.
- The IDF stated the settlers entered homes without prior coordination or knowledge.
- Blott denies the claims, stating the meeting was about unrelated matters.
- The IDF spokesperson called the claims "false."
Major General Avi Blott, Commander of the IDF's Central Command, was aware of settlers' intentions to enter homes on the outskirts of Jericho the day before the move, according to information obtained by "Haaretz" and security sources familiar with the matter. The sources claim Blott met with those involved and asked them not to update sector commanders until the settlers were established in the area. This contradicts the IDF's statement that the settlers entered the homes without prior coordination or knowledge from the army.
Senior security officials confirmed some details, including preliminary discussions between the settlers and military personnel. Blott denies these claims, stating the meeting concerned unrelated matters. The IDF spokesperson stated, "The claims are false."
