IDF Division 98 Concludes West Bank Mission, Prepares for Future Operations
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
IDF Division 98 has completed its mission in the West Bank, conducting over 1,500 counter-terrorism operations and arresting more than 140 suspects. The division also provided security for hundreds of thousands of civilians visiting the Cave of the Patriarchs. It is now preparing for future assignments and will serve as a strategic reserve force for the IDF.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- IDF Division 98 completed a West Bank mission with over 1,500 counter-terrorism operations.
- More than 140 suspects were arrested and 35 weapons seized during the division's deployment.
- The division provided security for hundreds of thousands of civilians at the Cave of the Patriarchs.
- Division 98 integrated lessons from Gaza and Lebanon into its West Bank operations.
- The division will now serve as a strategic reserve force for the IDF.
Division 98 of the IDF has concluded its operational deployment in the West Bank, a mission that began before the High Holidays to reinforce forces in the area. During its tenure, the division conducted over 1,500 counter-terrorism operations, leading to the arrest of more than 140 suspects and the seizure of approximately 35 weapons. The IDF stated that the division implemented its accumulated operational experience from various fronts, integrating lessons learned from operations in Gaza and Lebanon.
In addition to counter-terrorism efforts, the soldiers faced difficult operational events. The division worked closely with the Judea and Samaria Division, engaging in mutual operational learning processes and joint exercises. The IDF emphasized that the division's activities aimed to ensure that "terrorism meets the army and civilians live their routine."
During the Sukkot holiday and the recent "Chayei Sarah" weekend, Division 98 provided security for hundreds of thousands of Israeli civilians visiting the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, in cooperation with various organizations. The division is now preparing for its next assignments, with the IDF noting that Division 98 will serve as a strategic reserve, focusing on enhancing its readiness for additional scenarios.
