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MG Avi Bluth

Major General Avi Bluth is the Commander of the IDF Central Command, responsible for the security and operational activity in the Judea and Samaria region and the Jordan Valley.

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Major General Avi Bluth serves as the head of the IDF Central Command, a pivotal role in Israel's security apparatus that oversees the complex and often volatile landscape of Judea and Samaria. His command is responsible for countering terror infrastructure, protecting Israeli communities in the region, and maintaining stability along the seam zone and the eastern border with Jordan. Bluth's leadership is characterized by a security-first approach, emphasizing rapid response to emerging threats and close coordination between regional brigades and the Judea and Samaria Division.

In June 2026, MG Bluth has been at the forefront of managing a significant escalation in domestic terror. Following a multi-scene rolling attack on June 7, 2026, which struck the communities of Kochav Yair, Tzur Yitzhak, and Sal'it, Bluth personally arrived at the scenes to oversee the initial investigation and the deployment of forces. His command has been tasked with conducting extensive searches for fleeing suspects and coordinating with the Israel Police and special units like the Matzada unit and the Ephraim Brigade. During this period of heightened tension, Bluth maintains direct operational contact with the IDF Chief of Staff, ensuring that Central Command's activities are integrated into the broader multi-front defensive strategy of the State of Israel. His tenure reflects the ongoing challenge of balancing civilian life in Judea and Samaria with the necessity of proactive counter-terrorism operations.

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