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IDF Brass Wants Out of Hebron Post-Election, Netanyahu and Katz Disagree
Senior IDF officers believe the Hebron counter-terrorism operation should conclude after the upcoming Israeli elections, citing diminishing returns and increased tensions. However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz are pushing for the operation to continue.
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What happened
- 01IDF Central Command officers want to end the Hebron operation post-election, citing diminishing results.
- 02Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz insist on continuing the Hebron counter-terrorism operation.
- 03A dispute has arisen between IDF leadership and the political echelon over the operation's continuation.
- 04The operation involved evacuating hundreds of families and searching structures in Hebron.
- 05Security officials see parallels to past operations in Jenin, Tulkarm, and Nur al-Shams.
- 06Hamas infrastructure was uncovered in Hebron, with investigations into foreign direction ongoing.
The military command has reportedly clashed with the political leadership over the matter, with officers advocating for withdrawal and ministers demanding continued presence. The operation has involved evacuations and searches but has yielded limited weaponry so far.
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