IDF steps up Gaza ops., prepares for Hamas attacks ahead of Israel election
The IDF has intensified operations against Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza, aiming to prevent disruptions to upcoming Israeli elections. Security officials are particularly concerned about potential infiltration attempts and rocket fire.
Why it matters
Military escalations during election periods highlight the complex intersection of national security, regional conflict, and democratic processes in Israel.
The IDF has intensified operations against Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in the Gaza Strip over the past two weeks, eliminating an average of two to three field commanders and operatives per day amid concerns over potential attempts to disrupt Israel's upcoming elections, a security source told Walla on Wednesday.According to the source, some of those targeted were on their way to carry out operations against IDF forces.IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, who visited the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, also addressed heightened security tensions ahead of the October 27 election."Our goal is to thwart every threat and enable democratic elections to take place without external influence," Zamir said.The number of targeted killings declined over the past 24 hours due to intelligence gaps rather than instructions from Israel's political leadership, according to the source.Defense Minister Israel Katz has instructed security forces to expand intelligence-gathering operations ahead of the…
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