Gaza Tensions: Israeli Military to Boost Forces Along Strip’s Border. Israel Prepares for Escalation
- War propaganda.
- Gaza Tensions: Israeli Military to Boost Forces Along Strip’s Border.
by Yaniv Kubovich, https://www.haaretz.com/
Israel prepares for escalation, deploys Iron Dome fearing rocket fire
The Israeli army announced Thursday it was significantly boosting its forces in the south, citing its policy to “thwart terrorism and prevent penetration into Israel along the Gaza border fence.”
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The decision was made after a situation assessment by IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot and senior IDF and Shin Bet officials. The army’s decision was made ahead of the expected demonstrations on Friday along the border, out of concern over a possible escalation. The reinforcements will include snipers, infantry and armored forces, which will be deployed along the fence and tasked with thwarting infiltration attempts into Israel.
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The army is also preparing for mortar and rocket fire from Gaza at Israeli communities near the border, which could lead to a wider escalation, and therefore is deploying Iron Dome anti-rocket defense systems. A statement by the IDF Spokesperson Unit added that “the IDF is ready for different scenarios.”
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