Israel Strengthens Military Presence During Jewish New Year
The Israeli military has bolstered its defenses across air, land, and sea for the Jewish New Year. This move follows a decision to end unit-wide leave during holidays after an investigation revealed that Hamas exploited reduced troop numbers for an attack during a previous holiday.
Amid the Jewish New Year celebrations, Israel's military has heightened its security measures, deploying air, land, and naval forces nationwide.
The move comes after Israeli media disclosed that the military had ceased its long-standing practice of granting unit-wide leave during holidays. This change was prompted by a military investigation which revealed that Hamas utilized the decreased troop presence to mount an attack on October 7, 2023, during a Jewish holiday.
The Jewish New Year commenced on Monday, September 22 and will conclude on Wednesday, underscoring the importance of fortified national security during significant cultural events.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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