Rocket fire from Jenin, riots and refusal: A day after the shooting, the IDF is not too excited about the launch from the refugee camp, saying that it is only a propaganda experiment for TikTok. The IDF says the rocket flew only 97 meters away and was devoid of explosives. Those who fired have no organizational identity; Hamas disavowed the launchers.
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The IDF emphasizes that rocket fire is not the most significant threat in Judea and Samaria, and the main threat is armed terrorist squads from a drive-by vehicle.
Regarding the riots by settlers, they said that the IDF has intelligence that these actions are pushing for escalation. On Sunday, the chief of staff spoke with all the brigade commanders, who noted to him the serious phenomenon and the difficult events they are dealing with on a personal, professional and operational level. Arson, shooting, stone throwing and violence against commanders.
IDF in Jenin, photo: AP
The IDF notes that in the Turmus Aya incident, they were deployed in seven villages, and this was the eighth village. The brigade commanders noted that a very large number of soldiers are needed to deal with the phenomenon. It is impossible to stop such incidents without senior commanders, because of the dilemmas facing Israeli civilians. There are brigade commanders who haven't gone home in weeks, whose children see what they say about them on TV.
Smoke rises over the village of Turmus Ayya following arson attacks by settlers, Photo: AP
An event like what happened in Urif upon entering the mosque and tearing up the Koran can create escalation. Some operational activities were postponed because the forces were diverted to deal with Jews. These events can have an impact on a broad escalation and harm the IDF and threaten the reputation of commanders.
On refusal due to the legal reform, they said: In the army, a clear distinction is made between "refusal" and petitions and calls not to serve. Refusal is only when someone is called to report and he does not come. In such a case, it will be dealt with by command, on a case-by-case basis. The IDF stresses that it will not deal with petitions, declarations and letters. A senior military source noted that any attempt to persuade or cause serving regulars or permanent personnel to refuse is unacceptable.
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