No Delay Demanded: MK Avi Maoz Calls for Broad Military Operation in West Bank

Following a deadly attack in the West Bank settlement of Gilead, in which Benyahu Malat was killed, MK Avi Maoz, chairman of the Noam party, urged an immediate large-scale military operation across Judea and Samaria. Maoz emphasized that the operation should focus on seizing weapons caches and dismantling terrorist infrastructures throughout the region. He warned against waiting for further attacks and called on the IDF to act proactively, stating, "The IDF must immediately launch a weapons collection and counter-terrorism operation throughout Judea and Samaria. Just like in Gaza, we must not fall again into complacency."

Maoz advocated for a more aggressive policy toward terrorist groups to prevent additional attacks and restore security for local residents. He argued that recent developments necessitate a shift from reactive, isolated responses to a comprehensive, proactive campaign targeting terror hubs and weapon stockpiles. His call follows a series of attacks in the West Bank over the past week, culminating in the fatal shooting of Malat. Maoz’s demand represents a political push for a wider military approach, though the IDF has not yet responded publicly to his proposal.