IDF Deploys 98th Division to West Bank Amid Elevated Regional Escalation Risk
The IDF said Chief of General Staff Zamir ordered additional forces to the West Bank. It said multi-front readiness and anti-raid preparations were raised, with forces on high alert and prepared for broad offensive operations.
The Israel Defense Forces said on the 14th that Chief of General Staff Zamir ordered additional forces to the West Bank during a Central Command situation assessment and operations briefing. Zamir pointed to rising attack alerts across fronts and an elevated risk of regional escalation. The IDF said the 98th Division has been deployed. Readiness for multi-front operations and preparations to counter raids have been increased, with forces on high alert and prepared to launch broad offensive operations against any forces seeking to harm Israelis.