Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the defense establishment to take action to evacuate unauthorized outposts established in Area B of Judea and Samaria following pressure from the American government, Yedioth Ahronoth reported Sunday morning.
According to the report, the defense establishment estimates that there are currently about 100 unauthorized outposts throughout Judea and Samaria, approximately 15 to 20 of which were established in Areas A and B. Officials familiar with the details told the newspaper, “There are clear instructions from the National Security Council to evacuate outposts, certainly those located in Area B."
The report further stated that defense officials believe the issue of particular concern to the prime minister is pressure from the US administration, which is worried about the expansion of construction at outposts in Area B. According to those officials, Netanyahu also instructed ministers to refrain from making statements against IDF commanders and to give them their backing.
At the same time, the defense establishment is warning of a significant increase in the number of alerts regarding planned terrorist attacks and attempted attacks in Judea and Samaria. According to the report, security forces thwart dozens of attacks every week, some of them at very advanced stages of preparation.
Against the backdrop of the heightened tensions and preparations for the Tishrei holidays, the IDF is expected to reinforce Judea and Samaria with at least two additional battalions, while the headquarters of another division has also been placed on alert in case it is required to deploy to the sector.
No comments:
Post a Comment