Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a security consultation Friday afternoon with the Defense Minister and other senior officials following the deadly terror attack near Havat Gilad in Samaria, according to a report by Sraya Harush. The Zioneer earlier reported that the consultation included Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, and Shin Bet Director David Zini.
This afternoon, journalist Sraya Harush reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a security consultation with Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, and Shin Bet Director David Zini following the deadly attack near Havat Gilad in Samaria. The report adds a new source to the confirmation chain, reinforcing the attendee list that was already detailed by the Prime Minister's Office and N12 earlier in the day.
The security consultation has been tracked by The Zioneer throughout the day. Initial reports at 08:22 Jerusalem saw the PMO announce that Netanyahu would convene the defense minister and chief of staff, followed by N12 reports confirming the specific attendees. By 13:32 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that the consultation included Katz, Zamir, Zini, and National Security Adviser Shmuel Ben Ezra. The latest report by Harush reiterates the core participants as Katz, Zamir, and Zini, consistent with earlier confirmations.
The consultation was held against the backdrop of heightened security tensions, including ongoing concerns regarding Iran, as The Zioneer reported earlier this week. Netanyahu has stated, 'We will act with force against the terrorists and their senders,' and the IDF has reinforced forces in the sector and halted troop leave. The attack itself has prompted a broad security assessment involving top defense officials.
The operational outcomes of the consultation remain under assessment, and no specific decisions or follow-up actions have been publicly detailed beyond the initial statements of a forceful response. The situation on the ground remains tense, with IDF operations continuing in the area.
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