Following a terror attack in Samaria, the IDF has halted soldiers' leave, reinforced forces, and is preparing for a large-scale operation in Judea and Samaria, according to a report.
The IDF has officially halted soldiers' leave and reinforced forces across Judea and Samaria, as confirmed by the IDF Spokesperson at 13:33 Jerusalem, following the fatal terror attack near Havat Gilad earlier today. The military is preparing for a large-scale operation in the sector, though its scope and specific targets have not been detailed. The victim of the attack was identified as Binyahu Malet, 32, by i24NEWS.
Beginning at 13:13 Jerusalem, the IDF Central Command imposed an exit lockdown, which was rapidly expanded to the entire Judea and Samaria sector. The military warned against retaliatory attacks on Palestinians, citing fears of copycat and price tag attacks. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a security assessment with the IDF chief, Shin Bet director, Military Intelligence chief, and National Security Council head. Overnight, troops arrested nine wanted suspects, and over 80 suspects have been detained in the region over the past week, according to the IDF. The halt to leave and operational preparations were confirmed by the IDF Spokesperson at 13:33.
The Zioneer previously reported that the IDF had reduced offensive activity in the region due to the Palestinian matriculation exams, and that a security assessment had warned of expected fireworks and gunfire across Judea and Samaria over the weekend following the release of exam results.
The timing, duration, and specific targets of the planned operation remain unannounced. The IDF has not yet provided further details on the operational plan.
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