The Israeli military says it is deploying additional forces to the area near the village of Tell in Judea and Samaria, ahead of the funeral of 32-year-old Benayahu Mellet, who was killed in a terror attack this morning. A military official cited high tensions, calls for revenge, and online incitement, saying the army's primary objective is to prevent further violence and maintain order.
Friday's terror attack near the village of Tell in the Samaria region of Judea and Samaria left Benayahu Mellet, 32, dead. The attack sparked a series of operational responses from the Israeli military.
As The Zioneer reported earlier today, MDA confirmed Mellet's death at 09:25. The senior political echelon convened at 11:39 to consider offensive operations, and at 12:30 the IDF announced preparations for a new military operation in the area. At 13:23, the IDF imposed a curfew and began preparing for a large-scale operation, according to The Zioneer's earlier bulletin.
The current update at 13:25 adds that the IDF is deploying additional forces ahead of the funeral, citing high tensions, calls for revenge, and online incitement. A military official said the army's primary objective is to prevent further violence and maintain order. The funeral of Mellet is expected to draw large crowds.
The situation remains fluid, with the IDF on high alert. It is not yet clear whether the planned large-scale operation will be executed, or if the political echelon has made final decisions on offensive measures.
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