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Samaria Regional Council Head Urges IDF Chief to Cancel Troop Cuts in West Bank Settlements

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Samaria Regional Council Head Urges IDF Chief to Cancel Troop Cuts in West Bank Settlements
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 19 minutes ago

What happened

Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, has urgently requested IDF Chief Eyal Zamir to cancel planned troop reductions in Judea and Samaria settlements, warning these cuts would severely weaken local security and leave many posts unmanned amid ongoing conflict.

  • 01Yossi Dagan urges IDF Chief to cancel planned cuts to Border Defense Soldiers in West Bank settlements.
  • 02Dagan warns troop reductions will create significant security gaps and leave settlements vulnerable.
  • 03He highlights that many security posts have been continuously manned since the war began.
  • 04Dagan calls for a professional discussion with military and civilian officials to find alternatives.
  • 05He stresses the importance of maintaining security forces to protect residents and prevent risks to life.

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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

SrugimRight · Hebrew10 minutes ago
Samaria Regional Council Head Urges IDF Chief to Cancel Troop Cuts in West Bank Settlements
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew19 minutes ago
Samaria Council Head Urges IDF Chief to Cancel Drastic Reduction of Security Troops in West Bank Settlements

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