IDF Chief Stresses Need for Constant Readiness During Jordan Border Visit
- On Wednesday, Gen. Eyal Zamir visited the eastern border with Jordan to inspect military posts and a barrier under construction, emphasizing readiness against potential threats.
- Zamir toured a sector assigned to the 96th Gilad Regional Division, which monitors the frontier stretching from the Israel-Jordan-Syria tri-border area southward past the Dead Sea.
- Calling the Jordan Valley 'Israel's eastern defensive wall,' Zamir described the area as an 'essential component of our national security and strategic depth' amid IDF reinforcements.
- The military chief stated forces must be prepared for 'rapid change and surprise,' as the division applies lessons from the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack to address infiltration threats.
- Accompanied by senior officers including Central Command head Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth, Zamir met with leaders of the Jordan Valley Regional Council to strengthen regional security cooperation.
10 Articles
10 Articles
IDF Chief of Staff Stresses Need for Constant Readiness During Jordan Border Visit
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said Wednesday that Israeli forces must remain prepared for sudden developments and unexpected threats across all fronts, even when intelligence alerts are available. Zamir made the remarks while touring a sector assigned to the recently established 96th “Gilad” Regional Division along the border with […]
Cleveland Jewish News
Jewish News SyndicateIDF chief: Troops must be ready for 'rapid changes and surprise'
Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said on Wednesday that the military must be ready for "rapid change and surprise" on all fronts, speaking during a visit to the country's eastern border.
The Israeli Army Chief of Staff called for Eyal Zamir, Wednesday, to keep forces on the border with Jordan on high alert, considering that control of the Jordan Valley was a "essential element" of Israeli national security...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 83% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
