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IDF to more than double West Bank forces before holidays

8/28/2026

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Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir announced expanding West Bank forces ahead of the fall Jewish holidays.
The deployment will more than double the pre-October 7 force from about 11 battalions to 15-20 battalions.
Zamir added the Golani Brigade and Paratroopers Brigade to counter rising Jewish extremist attacks.
Zamir said the IDF operates with “empty coffers,” harming readiness.
The Finance Ministry delayed a NIS 15 billion transfer and may postpone another NIS 25 billion.

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Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir announced expanding West Bank forces ahead of the fall Jewish holidays.
The deployment will more than double the pre-October 7 force from about 11 battalions to 15-20 battalions.
Zamir added the Golani Brigade and Paratroopers Brigade to counter rising Jewish extremist attacks.
Zamir said the IDF operates with “empty coffers,” harming readiness.
The Finance Ministry delayed a NIS 15 billion transfer and may postpone another NIS 25 billion.