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Samaria Council Head Urges IDF Chief to Halt Cuts to West Bank Defense Forces

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jul 3, 2026

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Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, has called on IDF Chief Eyal Zamir to stop planned reductions to Border Defense troops in West Bank settlements, warning the cuts would create security gaps and endanger residents. Dagan urged a professional review to find alternatives and stressed the forces' vital role in protecting civilians amid a sensitive security situation.

01Samaria Council head Yossi Dagan demands halting cuts to Border Defense troops in West Bank settlements.
02Dagan warns reductions will create operational gaps and leave settlements unprotected.
03He calls for a professional discussion with military and civilian authorities on alternatives.
04Dagan stresses the forces' critical role in securing residents and transportation routes.
05The appeal follows a C14 report revealing the IDF's plan to reduce these forces.
06Dagan urges IDF Chief Eyal Zamir to prioritize residents' security and cancel the cuts.

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