IDF's 98th Division Concludes West Bank Command Mission
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
The IDF's 98th Division has completed its command mission over the "Yehuda" and "Etzion" brigades in Judea and Samaria. During its deployment, the brigades conducted over 1,500 counter-terrorism operations, arresting 140 suspects and seizing 35 weapons. Two soldiers were killed preventing an attack. The division will now become a General Staff reserve, focusing on readiness.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The IDF's 98th Division concluded its command mission over Judea and Samaria territorial brigades.
- Over 1,500 counter-terrorism operations were conducted, resulting in 140 arrests and 35 weapons seized.
- Two Israeli soldiers were killed while preventing a major terrorist attack.
- The division's operations ensured the safety of hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Cave of the Patriarchs.
- The 98th Division will now serve as a General Staff reserve, enhancing overall readiness.
The special headquarters of the IDF's 98th Division concluded its mission commanding the "Yehuda" and "Etzion" territorial brigades in Judea and Samaria on Sunday, November 8. The headquarters was established on September 25 to enhance command, control, defense, and offensive capabilities in the region. During its deployment, the division's staff applied combat experience from various fronts, integrating lessons learned from ground operations in Gaza and Lebanon. Under the division's command, the "Yehuda" and "Etzion" brigades conducted over 1,500 counter-terrorism operations, arresting more than 140 suspects and seizing approximately 35 weapons. This effort aimed to counter terrorism while allowing civilians to maintain normal lives. Two soldiers, Senior Sergeant Ron Yonatan Reitman and Sergeant Yuval Shay Svilem, were killed in the "Yehuda" brigade during a clash, an event that prevented a significant attack on Israeli citizens. According to the IDF spokesperson, their actions ensured the safety of hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Cave of the Patriarchs during the Sukkot holiday and the preceding weekend. Enhanced security measures and inter-organizational cooperation facilitated this. The 98th Division and the Judea and Samaria Division collaborated closely, conducting joint exercises and sharing operational experience. The 98th Division will now serve as a General Staff reserve, focusing on readiness for other potential scenarios.