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IDF: The Chief of the General Staff at the eastern border: “Alongside the need for intelligence alerts, IDF troops must maintain a constant state of readiness for rapid changes and unexpected developments. In every sector, we must remain highly vigilant, stay ahead of threats, and ensure the protection of our borders and civilians” “The Jordan Valley holds historical, Zionist, and security significance. The Jordan Valley is the State of Israel’s eastern defensive shield, and maintaining control over it is an essential component of our national security and strategic depth” “The 96th Division, established during Operation ‘Rising Lion,’ is a practical example of implementing the lessons of October 7th. The IDF is strengthening the pillars of its security doctrine by enhancing defensive and offensive capabilities along the borders. As part of this effort, the division is deploying along a forward line of military posts ahead of civilian communities and improving its intelligence collection and lethality capabilities” The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, visited the eastern border today (Wednesday), in the area of the 96th Division, alongside the Commander of the Central Command, MG Avi Bluth; the Head of the Manpower Directorate, MG Dado Bar Kalifa; the Commander of the Ground Forces, MG Nadav Lotan; the Head of the Technology and Logistics Directorate, MG Rami Abudraham; the Head of the Borders and Seam Zone Directorate at the Ministry of Defense, MG Eran Ofir; the Commander of the 96th Division, BG Oren Simcha; the Ministry of Defense's Eastern Border Project Coordinator, BG (Res.) Mordechai Benita; and additional senior commanders During the visit, the Chief of the General Staff toured military posts along the Jordanian border and the barrier currently under construction in the division's area of responsibility. He also held a situational assessment with commanders regarding the operational challenges in the sector and issued directives for implementing the defensive doctrine and strengthening operational readiness. The Chief of the General Staff emphasized to commanders their responsibility to strictly uphold law and order and protect the security of all populations living in the sector. The Chief of the General Staff met with the Head of the Jordan Valley Regional Council, David Elhayani, and expressed his appreciation for the cooperation between the Central Command, the division's troops in the Jordan Valley, the regional council, and local residents in strengthening security in the area. The Chief of the General Staff also met with female troops from the newly established 909th Field Intelligence Collection Battalion and expressed his appreciation for their meaningful military service. In addition, the Chief of the General Staff visited the Halutzim pre-military leadership program in the Jordan Valley, near the site of the former Beit HaArava kibbutz, and spoke with the program's participants. From the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir: “The 96th Division is a tangible example of implementing the lessons of October 7th on the ground. The IDF is strengthening the pillars of its security doctrine by enhancing defensive and offensive capabilities along the borders. As part of this effort, the division is deploying along a forward line of military posts ahead of the communities and improving its intelligence collection and lethality capabilities. The eastern border is a significant sector for our security and is of the highest strategic importance. Our mission is to maintain stability in the sector, thwart terrorist threats, and simultaneously prepare for a wide range of scenarios. Alongside the need for intelligence alerts, IDF troops must maintain a constant state of readiness for rapid changes and unexpected developments. In every sector, we must remain highly vigilant, stay ahead of threats, and ensure the protection of our borders and civilians. The Jordan Valley holds historical, Zionist, and security significance. It is the State of Israel's eastern defensive shield,