The commander of Israel's special forces visited Hebron on Tuesday following a series of shooting attacks on the neighboring settlement of Kiryat Arba, according to a report by Ofer Ohana. Ohana criticized the visit, saying the commander did not halt the attacks or confiscate weapons, and instead displayed force and arrogance, providing a tailwind to terrorists.
The visit by the commander of Israel's special forces to Hebron on Tuesday came amid a wave of shooting attacks targeting the Jewish settlement of Kiryat Arba, located adjacent to Hebron. The report, published by Ofer Ohana, a commentator often critical of the military's handling of security in the West Bank, described the commander's arrival with a convoy of armored vehicles and armed personnel. Ohana asserted that the visit did not lead to any arrests or weapon seizures, and charged that the display of force effectively emboldened Palestinian attackers. The IDF has not commented on the report. The West Bank has seen a rise in shooting attacks on Israeli vehicles and communities over recent months, with Kiryat Arba repeatedly targeted. The visit underscores the military's ongoing efforts to address the security situation while balancing operational presence with political sensitivities.
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