Accra:Jordan Valley Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir stated during a tour on the border with Jordan that the army must prepare for "rapid changes and surprises" on all fronts.
According to Maan News Agency, Zamir made these remarks while inspecting a sector under the responsibility of the new Regional Division No. 96, known as "Gilead," accompanied by several senior officers.
Zamir highlighted the necessity of intelligence warnings and emphasized the importance of the army's readiness for rapid changes. He stressed maintaining a high level of vigilance in every sector to anticipate threats and ensure the protection of borders and civilians.
Additionally, Zamir described the Jordan Valley as having significant "historical, Zionist and security importance," referring to it as "Israel's eastern defensive wall" and "a fundamental element of our national security and strategic depth." He noted that Division 96, which oversees the border area from the border triangle between Israel, Jordan, and Syria to south of the Dead Sea, including a sector in the West Bank, exemplifies applying lessons from October 7.