IDF chief Halevi tours scene of attack, instructs army to bolster forces in area

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi tours the scene of the Eli shooting attck on June 6, 2023. (IDF)
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi tours the scene of the Eli shooting attck on June 6, 2023. (IDF)

Military chief Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi tours the scene of the terror shooting attack near the West Bank settlement of Eli.

According to the Israel Defense Forces, Halevi is holding an assessment with the head of the IDF’s Central Command, Maj. Gen. Yehuda Fox, the head of the army’s West Bank division, Brig. Gen. Avi Blot, and Shin Bet and police officials.

IDF spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says Halevi instructed to bolster the area with more forces, carry out arrest operations in the area, and advance the demolition of homes of Palestinian terrorists accused of carrying out deadly attacks.

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