Fewer drones, more forces: the change on the border with Jordan

The IDF is reinforcing its forces along the Jordanian border: an additional regular battalion has been deployed in the southern Arava and the Cheetah battalion has been strengthened. The commander of Division 80 reports a significant decrease in drone smuggling following operations against the responsible cells.

The IDF is reinforcing its forces along the border with Jordan, while simultaneously reporting a significant decrease in drone smuggling in the Arava region. Major General Israel Friedler, commander of Division 80, presented the changes in the sector during a meeting with the head of the Central Arava Regional Council, Meir Tzur, and the council staff. During the meeting, Friedler stated that Battalion 55 of Brigade 215 recently joined the Eilot Magen area, south of the Central Arava, and that the Cheetah battalion was also reinforced. According to the division commander, there has been a significant decrease in the scope of smuggling recently, following IDF operations against the cells responsible. The council head thanked the division commander for the activity and cooperation, and clarified that the council will continue to assist the IDF as needed.