
2026-10-19 13:59 UTC · The Times of Israel
IDF chief puts military on highest alert, orders leave freeze, ahead of Oct. 27 vote
Lead
Eyal Zamir instructs military to have more senior officers present in command centers; West Bank forces boosted, but seen unlikely to thwart settler violence
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