A senior IDF officer said the scale of terrorism in the West Bank has increased since the start of Operation Rising Lion, citing semi-military terror cells and lone attackers, according to a report.
A senior IDF officer has warned that terrorism in the West Bank has escalated since the launch of Operation Rising Lion in June 2025, describing a rise in both semi-military cells and lone-wolf attackers. The officer's assessment, reported Sunday, underscores ongoing security concerns in the area. In recent days, the security establishment has flagged fears that West Bank Palestinians could join a multi-front campaign, as The Zioneer reported on July 24. The IDF has also bolstered forces in the West Bank following the attack in the village of Tell, with Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir vowing to reach all involved. The current warning suggests that despite operational gains, the threat picture remains elevated.
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