Colonel A, the outgoing head of the Planning Department in the IDF Operations Directorate, said Sunday that Israel must maintain operational freedom in Judea and Samaria to prevent a repeat of the October 7, 2023, massacre. The statement echoes similar warnings by other security officials in recent weeks.
The outgoing head of the IDF Operations Directorate's Planning Department, Colonel A, stated Sunday night that preserving freedom of operation in Judea and Samaria is essential to prevent a future October 7-style attack. The remarks were made without attribution to a specific media outlet.
The warning comes amid a series of similar statements from security officials in recent weeks. As The Zioneer reported on June 27, the Israel Police Judea and Samaria District commander warned in an internal briefing that an October 7-style attack could occur in the West Bank, though not on the same scale. Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan also warned of a potential repeat from Judea and Samaria in an interview late last month.
Colonel A did not provide additional details on specific threats or operational measures.
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