The President of the State at the Lebanese Border: "Prepared and ready for any scenario"

Twice in two weeks: the Chief of Staff tours the border

Earlier today (Wednesday), Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi toured the length of the northern border, for the second time in two weeks. Halevi toured the "Galile" formation (91) together with the commander of the Northern Command, Major General Uri Gordin and the commander of the "Galilee" formation, Lt. Col. Shay Klapper.

In the IDF spokesperson's statement, it was said: "As part of the visit, the Chief of Staff (Halevi) toured the obstacle that has been constructed along the border in recent days, and its construction has advanced tens of kilometers in recent months. The commanders presented the Chief of Staff with the defense perception in the area and the reinforcement of security for the residents of the north. Additionally, a situation assessment was conducted during which the commanders reviewed recent events and presented a variety of measures employed by the division to disrupt and thwart attempts to violate sovereignty in the border area."

The visits also come against the backdrop of a document exposed in 'Srugim,' written by a soldier who recently completed his reserve service on the northern border. The document points to a chain of deficiencies and flaws in the positions adjacent to the fence, and its conclusion is that they are vulnerable to an attack by Hezbollah, as the positions are not prepared for combat at a level that matches the threat.