IDF spokesman:

IDF spokesman:

The 98th Division Headquarters completed operational preparation and began commanding two brigades in Judea and Samaria

In accordance with the directive of the Chief of Staff, Major General Eyal Zamir, the 98th Division Headquarters completed earlier today (Friday) the operational preparation to accept responsibility for the Etzion and Yehuda Brigades in Judea and Samaria, and began commanding them.

The Judea and Samaria Division and the 98th Division, and within the territorial divisions, will work in partnership in defense and attack to increase security and counter terrorism.