Israeli army chief says 'signifiant operations' underway in the West Bank

Herzi Halevi, the chief of staff of the Israeli army, said on Monday that his forces are planning for continued fighting in the West Bank and Lebanon, as the ceasefire in Gaza comes into effect.

“Along with the intense defence preparations in the Gaza Strip, we must be prepared for significant operations in Judea and Samaria in the coming days in order to preempt and capture the terrorists before they reach our citizens,” Halevi said in a statement, using Judea and Samaria in reference to the West Bank.

Moreover, Halevi instructed Israeli forces “to formulate plans for continued fighting in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon”.