Amid security tensions: IDF launches unusual operation across the West Bank

The IDF has launched an unusual operation across Judea and Samaria amid security tensions and international criticism. The military reports that approximately 220,000 dunams of olive groves have been harvested, and that most activities are proceeding as usual despite isolated friction points.

Amid security tensions and international criticism, the IDF has launched an unusual operation across Judea and Samaria. The military reports that approximately 220,000 dunams of olive groves have already been harvested, and that most coordinated harvesting activities, conducted under force protection, are proceeding as usual without unusual incidents. The IDF says that friction points gaining traction in the media constitute only a few percent of the harvesting areas. "All forces are deployed along the length and breadth of the sector for optimal protection, counterterrorism, and prevention of friction incidents," the military stated. IDF forces will continue to operate in the area to counterterrorism and ensure the protection of Israeli citizens.