Political echelon approves extensive offensive operations in Judea and Samaria

The political echelon has approved a series of significant offensive operations in several areas in Judea and Samaria, aimed at thwarting terrorism. The decision comes against the backdrop of the recent wave of Arab terrorism and the understanding that the Judea and Samaria arena has become particularly explosive. The security establishment is preparing to expand offensive operations in the area in the coming period. Ahead of the holiday season, there is an understanding that "what was is not what will be," and that there is a need to move from defense to initiative. "We will not go on the defensive because the Arabs will want to carry out attacks against us; we will initiate, we will attack, we will thwart," a security source told Channel 14. Since the beginning of the war, both at the top of our forces and at the top of the political echelon, the Judea and Samaria arena has been placed at the bottom of the priority list. Now, there are voices demanding that many more resources and capabilities be allocated to this arena, in order to meet all the tasks required to thwart terrorism and ensure the security of the settlers.