IDF steps up West Bank security ahead of Yom Kippur
Troops have questioned about 930 suspects, arrested about 230 wanted people and seized more than 100 weapons, the IDF said.
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IDF steps up West Bank security ahead of Yom Kippur
IDF steps up West Bank security ahead of Yom Kippur. Tensions rise in the West Bank as IDF prepares for thousands of visitors after Yom Kippur and during Sukkot; hundreds questioned, dozens arrested; Nahal troops seen in Huwara with advanced Eitan APCs
Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has ordered the reinforcement of forces in the Northern, Central and Southern Commands in preparation for the holiday. A senior commander will be stationed in each sector, the Air Force will place more armed aircraft on alert, and the Navy will increase the number of missile ships at sea.
Israel: The head of the IDF Genstab, Eyal Zamir, ordered a substantial increase in the operational readiness and number of troops in the run-up to Yom Kipur – in the northern, central and southern military districts.
In preparation for the fasting day, the IDF raises an alert in all sectors: infantry forces will be reinforced, pentagonal aircraft will be on high alert, and more missile ships will be sent to sea. Each sector will be attended by a senior commander
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