Israeli Military on High Alert During Holiday Season
The Israeli military has bolstered its defenses across the country to ensure readiness during the holiday season, spanning from September to mid-October. This move follows a 'multi-front assessment' and comes after past incidents where adversaries exploited reduced troop presence to launch attacks.
The Israeli military has ramped up its defense operations by reinforcing air, land, and naval units nationwide. This strategy, implemented during the Jewish New Year starting September 22, is based on a 'multi-front assessment' to maintain vigilance. Combat soldiers in training are assigned both defensive and offensive roles throughout this period.
The military chose not to disclose whether these measures are preemptive or in response to specific threats. Earlier reports indicated the military has ceased its tradition of allowing unit-wide leave during holidays, opting instead for heightened alertness.
This change in policy was influenced by findings from an investigation that revealed Hamas capitalized on reduced troop numbers to mount an attack on October 7, 2023, during a Jewish holiday. The military's decision aims to avert similar vulnerabilities in the future.
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