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IDF Division 98 Completes West Bank Operational Mission
The IDF's 98th Division concluded its operational command mission over the Yehuda and Etzion territorial brigades in Judea and Samaria on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The division's special headquarters had been established on September 25 to enhance command, control, defense, and offensive capabilities in the region.
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- 01The IDF's 98th Division completed its command mission over the Yehuda and Etzion territorial brigades in Judea and Samaria on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
- 02Forces under the division's command conducted over 1,500 counter-terrorism operations, arresting more than 140 suspects and seizing 35 weapons.
- 03Two IDF soldiers, Sergeant Major Ron Yonatan Reitman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Suilem, were killed in clashes while preventing a major terrorist attack.
- 04The division's security operations successfully protected hundreds of thousands of visitors at the Cave of the Patriarchs during Sukkot and Shabbat Chayei Sarah.
- 05The 98th Division was deployed on September 25 to apply combat lessons and experience gained from operations in Gaza and Lebanon.
- 06Following the mission, the 98th Division will serve as a General Staff strategic reserve to enhance its readiness for future deployments.
During its deployment, the division applied combat experience and lessons learned from ground operations in Gaza and Lebanon. Under its command, the brigades conducted over 1,500 counter-terrorism operations, which resulted in the arrest of more than 140 suspects and the seizure of approximately 35 weapons.
Two IDF soldiers, Sergeant Major Ron Yonatan Reitman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Suilem, were killed in clashes within the Yehuda brigade's area of operation. Their actions prevented a significant terrorist attack against Israeli civilians and ensured the safety of hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Cave of the Patriarchs during the Sukkot holiday and the Shabbat Chayei Sarah weekend.
Following the completion of this mission, which was conducted in close cooperation with the Judea and Samaria Division, the 98th Division will now serve as a General Staff strategic reserve to focus on enhancing its readiness for future operations.
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