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In first, IDF using ‘Eitan’ APCs to bolster West Bank operation in Tubas area
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
An 'Eitan' armored personnel carrier is seen during an IDF operation in the West Bank, in the Tubas area, in a photo cleared for publication on February 3, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
In a first, the IDF is using “Eitan” armored personnel carriers in the West Bank, during an operation in the Tubas area.
A small number of Eitan APCs are being used by the Bislamach Brigade for supply, extraction, and other missions, according to the military.
The IDF says the APCs are not replacing other methods of mobility; rather, they are bolstering the existing systems.
The Eitan is an eight-wheeled, lightweight vehicle that combines technologies from the Merkava tank and the Namer APC. It began serial production in 2022.
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