The Israeli military is preparing for a broad operational activity in the area of the village of Tel in the Samaria Brigade, following a terror attack earlier today. Forces have been ordered to impose a curfew on exits and reinforce troops across the sector, according to reports.
The IDF has imposed a curfew on exits and is reinforcing troops across the sector near the village of Tel in the Samaria Brigade, as part of preparations for a broad operational activity following the terror attack this morning that killed 32-year-old Benayahu Mellet. The measures, announced by the military in the past hour, mark the latest escalation in a rapid series of security steps taken since the attack.
Within minutes of the attack, The Zioneer reported at 13:13 Jerusalem that the IDF had imposed a lockdown on exits in the Central Command area and warned against retaliation. Shortly thereafter, the curfew was expanded to the entire Judea and Samaria sector, and the IDF Spokesperson officially confirmed a halt to troop leave and preparations for extensive operations. Prime Minister Netanyahu convened a security consultation with the IDF chief, Shin Bet director, and other senior officials, vowing to 'act with force against the terrorists and their senders.'
The military has also deployed additional forces ahead of Mellet's funeral, citing high tensions and calls for revenge, as The Zioneer reported at 13:26 Jerusalem. Over the past week, the IDF has arrested more than 80 wanted suspects across the region, and overnight nine were arrested, according to the military.
The specific scope of the anticipated operation and its targets have not been detailed, and the IDF has not issued an official statement beyond the curfew and reinforcement measures. The military has warned against any retaliatory attacks against Palestinians, saying such actions would divert resources from counterterrorism efforts.
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