"There are many Indians in the field": Smotrich opened a travel agency in the West Bank, and the IDF prepares for an explosion
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich launched a tourism project in Judea and Samaria, including tours of settlements, outposts, and farms established during his tenure. Meanwhile, the IDF is preparing for a particularly tense period due to the Sukkot holiday, the olive harvest season, and the proximity to elections, amid fears of attacks and security escalation.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich launched an extensive tourism project in Judea and Samaria, including organized tours of settlements, outposts, and farms established during his four-year tenure. According to the report, tens of thousands of tourists are expected to participate in the tours, which aim to present to the public what Smotrich sees as a settlement revolution he led in the field. The IDF, on the other hand, is preparing for a particularly tense security period. The military warns of an accumulation of several factors: the Sukkot holiday, the olive harvest season, and the proximity to elections. The main concern is attacks, including copycat attacks or those stemming from incitement. The IDF seeks to concentrate efforts and increase presence in the field to prevent these scenarios. The gap between Smotrich's civilian-political initiative and the military's heightened security readiness creates a complex picture of the situation on the ground.