From IDF to deploy reinforcements in West Bank for High Holidays
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Ahead of the upcoming Jewish holiday season, the IDF is bolstering its West Bank division with eight additional companies, according to military officials.
After their deployment tomorrow, the Judea and Samaria Division will be staffed by the equivalent of 23 battalions.
The additional forces will remain in the West Bank until after the holidays in mid-October.
The move comes amid tensions in the West Bank following a deadly attack in Jerusalem earlier this month carried out by two Palestinians. Another deadly attack took place at Allenby Crossing this week, though that area is under the responsibility of the 96th “Gilad” Division.
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