Chief of Staff at Jordan Border: IDF Must Be Ready for Surprise

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Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir toured the eastern border and the outposts of Division 96, which guards the Jordan Valley, today. During the visit he stressed the implementation of the lessons of October 7, strengthening defensive and offensive capabilities, and the strategic importance of the Jordan Valley for Israel's security.

Zamir said that alongside the demand for intelligence warning, the basic posture of IDF forces must be ready for rapid change and surprise. According to him, high alertness must be maintained in every sector, threats must be anticipated, and the borders and civilians must be protected.

The division's mission, as Zamir formulated it for its commanders, is to maintain stability in the sector and foil terror threats, while preparing for a range of scenarios. Against the backdrop of the construction of the new engineering barrier along the Jordan border, the army is thickening the defensive line in front of the communities.