High Alert: Israeli Army Begins Preparations for Election Day

The Israeli Chief of Staff conducted a situation assessment ahead of next Tuesday's election and announced strict measures for all units starting next Thursday, according to the Hebrew newspaper "Yedioth Ahronoth" published today.

According to the newspaper report, "It was decided to reinforce forces in the West Bank, while Netanyahu released a video from an air force base stating: 'We have the readiness and capability to strike our enemies whenever necessary.'

"Yedioth Ahronoth" stated: "The Israeli army is preparing for next week's election day in a state of high alert. On Monday afternoon, the military spokesperson announced that following a situation assessment conducted by Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, it was decided to impose a curfew on all army units starting Thursday."

Participating in the comprehensive situation assessment were the head of the Operations Directorate, the head of Military Intelligence, the commander of the Northern Command, the commander of the Central Command, the commander of the Southern Command, and the commander of the Home Front Command.