The IDF has reportedly declared an exit freeze in Judea and Samaria and is stepping up preparations for a broad operation, according to reports.
The IDF has declared an exit freeze for troops in Judea and Samaria, stepping up preparations for a broad operation, according to reports. The move, reported on Friday, marks the latest escalation in a 24-hour period of heightened military activity in the region. As The Zioneer reported on Thursday, July 23, at 16:26 Jerusalem, the IDF had begun reinforcing troops after two attacks, deploying an additional battalion to northern Samaria, and the Chief of Staff ordered further reinforcements. Later that day, three attacks were reported in less than 24 hours, prompting the Israel Police and Border Police to reinforce Samaria to prevent revenge attacks. The security establishment identified the Palestinian leadership's intent to 'ignite the area,' and the IDF was preparing to launch a new operation.
The current exit freeze for troops suggests an imminent large-scale military action, though the scope and duration have not been confirmed. The development comes amid ongoing security concerns. As The Zioneer reported on July 4, the security establishment was placed on peak alert in Judea and Samaria over discovered Hamas mass-assault plans. The current operation preparations may be related to that threat, though no official confirmation has been made.
The report of the exit freeze is based on a single source and has not been independently verified. The specific operation remains unconfirmed, and the extent of the freeze for troops has not been detailed.
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