I am concluding a tour at the (IDF) Judea and Samaria Division,
including a situation assessment which was attended by
the Commanding Officer of (Israel’s) central command,
during which I have ordered a continued state of high alert
in the area given the recent incidents over the course
of the recent time-period. Over the course of the past day,
Israeli security forces, the IDF, and Shin-Bet have apprehended
a number of suspects in the Tapuah Junction terror attack.
We will reach the terrorists and settle the score with them.
I continue to pray for the recovery of the injured still hospitalized
in serious condition. Our security forces are prepared
for any scenario and will continue to use any means necessary,
wherever necessary, to protect the safety of the citizens of Israel.
The IDF, the Israel Civil Administration, and all of our security
personnel have been working quietly, subtly, but intently, over the past
few months, to meet their mission (to keep the quiet).
Along-side these efforts, we are further continuing to do
everything possible to help the Palestinians move their economic
and public health conditions forward, which is a mutual interest,
and I suggest that no organization attempt to sabotage these efforts.
Because, whoever tries to do so, will face the force of the IDF.
The Foreign Ministry, at the directives of Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi,
is preparing to transport emergency aid to India, medical aid that is
intended to save lives of Indian citizens who are current contending
with the terrible corona pandemic which is raging there.
In coordination with the Prime Minister’s Office, National Security
Council, Health Ministry, Finance Ministry and additional
Israeli Civil organizations, we are preparing to liftoff aid
that includes oxygen ventilators and containers,
as well as other life-saving equipment.
India is considered to be one of the most important countries
for Israel, among our best friends, both globally and in the Asian
and Pacific theaters. We are proud that I know
to extend its hand to our great friend to the east,
and extend to the citizens of India wishes of quick recovery
and to emerge quickly out of the corona crisis
which they now are experiencing.