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Yeshiva World News · Oct 19, 2026

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IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has ordered a suspension of leave for troops beginning Thursday, October 22, ahead of Israel’s October 27 elections. Additional forces are being placed on alert, with reinforcements planned in Shomron and Binyamin and across other fronts. The move comes amid heightened security concerns ahead of the vote. The IDF says the preparations are intended to ensure the elections take place safely.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has ordered a suspension of leave for troops beginning Thursday, October 22, ahead of Israel’s October 27 elections. Additional forces are being placed on alert, with reinforcements planned in Shomron and Binyamin and across other fronts. The move comes amid heightened security concerns ahead of the vote. The IDF says the preparations are intended to ensure the elections take place safely.

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