The Chief of Staff, Major General Hertzi Halevi, arrived today at the Bekaa and Valleys Brigade, where there was a preliminary investigation into the recent operational events in the Central Command Sector, IOS and the Bekaa. IDF forces continue the hunt for the terrorists who carried out the attacks in Hawara and the Bekaa, in the preparation of the forces for defense and countermeasures Terrorism The four reinforcement battalions assigned to the IOS division continue their mission in the seam line, in defensive and offensive activity.
The Chief of Staff said that “the recent attacks and incidents took a heavy toll on us, and we are investigating and studying them. We will thwart terrorism of any kind, and we will continue to use all operational and intelligence measures in order to capture the terrorists.” The Chief of Staff condemned the violence against IDF soldiers and security forces and added: “The IDF is responsible for security in Judea and Samaria. The serious calamities in Hawara after the serious attack will also be thoroughly investigated.”