First Publication | The Chief of Staff Decided on a Leave Freeze in the IDF on Election Day

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has decided to impose a leave freeze in the military on election day, amid concerns that terrorist organizations may attempt attacks to influence the voting. The IDF has increased operational activity across all sectors.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has decided to impose a leave freeze in the IDF on election day, as first reported by N12. The decision was made following an assessment that raised the possibility that terrorist organizations might attempt attacks on election day to influence the results. Ahead of the elections, the IDF has increased operational activity and changed the nature of defensive operations across all sectors: Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and the Jordan border. The military is monitoring intelligence information regarding intentions of terrorist organizations to carry out attacks. These developments follow the Chief of Staff's statement two days ago about heightened alertness ahead of the elections.