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Monday, July 3, 2023
Following security assessment, Gallant says IDF ‘dealt heavy blow’ to terror groups in Jenin
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (2nd from right) meets with IDF chief Herzi Halevi (left) and other senior military officials, July 3, 2023. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says the army operation in the West Bank city of Jenin “is progressing as planned,” according to remarks issued by his office.
“In the past few hours, we dealt a heavy blow to the terror organizations in Jenin and managed to record impressive operational achievements,” Gallant says following an assessment he held with IDF chief. Lt. Gen Herzi Halevi and other senior officers.
He says the troops “will receive full support to do whatever is necessary and to operate on the ground and in the air, in order to protect the citizens of Israel and preserve full freedom of action throughout [the West Bank].”
