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Israeli Army Chief Assesses Eastern Border Security
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir visited the eastern border with Jordan to assess operational readiness and inspect the new 96th Regional Division, "Gilad." Accompanied by Central Command Commander Maj. Gen. Avi Blout and other senior officers, Zamir toured positions along the border and inspected the ongoing construction of a border barrier.
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- 01IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir visited the Jordan border on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to assess operational readiness.
- 02Zamir inspected the new 96th Regional Division, "Gilad," which was established based on lessons learned from the October 7th terror attacks.
- 03The 96th Division is responsible for guarding the border with Jordan from the Syrian tri-border area to south of the Dead Sea.
- 04Zamir described the Jordan Valley as Israel's eastern defensive wall and essential for national security and strategic depth.
- 05Central Command Commander Maj. Gen. Avi Blout and other senior military officials accompanied the Chief of Staff during the border tour.
- 06Zamir inspected the ongoing construction of a border barrier and reviewed operational challenges with sector commanders.
- 07The Chief of Staff met with Jordan Valley Regional Council head David Elhayani to praise cooperation in strengthening security and Jewish communities.
During the visit, Zamir described the Jordan Valley as Israel's eastern defensive wall and a crucial element of national security and strategic depth. He emphasized that the creation of the 96th Division, which is tasked with guarding the border from the tri-border area with Syria down to the region south of the Dead Sea, stems from lessons learned since the October 7th terror attacks.
Zamir met with commanders to review operational challenges, issuing directives to enhance defensive concepts and maintain law and order. He also met with David Elhayani, head of the Jordan Valley Regional Council, to praise the cooperation between the military, the council, and local residents in strengthening security and Jewish communities in the region. Zamir stressed that security relies on a combination of military strength, civilian cooperation, and Jewish communities.
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