Because of the elections: IDF special units turned into urban inspectors | Avi Ashkenazi

The article reveals that the military operation in Hebron, which began after a deadly attack in which two soldiers were killed, turned into a public relations operation ahead of the elections. The IDF demanded its cessation, but Netanyahu and Katz refused. The forces confiscated four weapons and 25 illegal vehicles.

The article reveals that the IDF military operation in Hebron, which began about ten days ago following a deadly attack in which two soldiers were killed, turned into a public relations operation ahead of the elections. The IDF demanded about a week ago to stop the operation, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz refused the request. Military sources say the operation had no real operational value, as the method of operation allowed terrorists to leave the area and remove weapons. The forces confiscated 25 illegal vehicles and four weapons, including a toy gun. The IDF was forced to delay the announcement of the operation's end for hours for fear of the political echelon's reaction, and only after the Arab world published withdrawal videos did an official announcement come out. The forces left the neighborhood this morning, partly to prepare for the 'Chayei Sarah' Sabbath, during which tens of thousands of visitors are expected to arrive in Hebron.