On election morning: IDF launches operation to destroy 'martyr' monuments in Judea and Samaria

On election morning, the IDF launched an operation to destroy monuments dedicated to martyrs in the Nablus area, in cooperation with the Border Police and Shin Bet. Palestinians report demolitions in the villages of Rujib, Azmut, Madama, and Beit Furik. The operation is expected to continue for several days.

On the morning of election day in Israel, the IDF launched a widespread operation in the Nablus area of Judea and Samaria, during which forces are destroying monuments dedicated to martyrs commemorating terrorists. According to the military's statement, the activity is being carried out in cooperation with the Judea and Samaria Border Police and the Shin Bet, and is intended to thwart terrorism as part of a campaign that will continue in the coming days. Palestinians report the destruction of monuments in the villages of Rujib, Azmut, Madama, and Beit Furik. The operation is taking place alongside activity by the Paratroopers Brigade and the Maglan unit in Hebron, and the IDF expresses concern over attempts to carry out additional attacks on election day. Ynet's defense commentator, Ron Ben Yishai, reported that a dispute between Prime Minister Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir regarding the continuation of the operation in Hebron is among the factors behind their conflict.